I have always been blessed to be surrounded by some amazing girlfriends in my life. Yes, as the seasons of life change, some have come and gone; some by choice and some by force. But one thing is for certain: we all need a good girlfriend (or two or many) in our lives. There are just some conversations and places that are meant for girlfriends and not necessarily for our … [Read more...]
Give Wifey Something To Come Home To
When my wife is out I worry, not about what she is doing or who she is with, but whether or not she is safe. There are many times when she loses track of time or thinks that because she's out with a group she is safe. But it doesn't work that way. As a spouse I believe it's our jobs to keep each other updated on our whereabouts, exactly for the reasons many would figure it … [Read more...]
What If Your Spouse's Best Friend was of the Opposite Sex?
I will start this post off by being completely honest in answering this question; I would definitely find it a bit of a challenge if my husband's best friend happened to be another woman. This subject was presented courtesy of my husband who had a detailed discussion on the topic during his last barber shop visit. I contemplate the dynamics of a best friendship. The people … [Read more...]
Who’s the Other Woman in Your Husband’s Life: Appropriate vs Get Real Lady
by Charli Penn-Watkins, I've blogged in the past about my total willingness to accept that my husband has a "work wife" in his life. I know her. I trust her. And, she has proven time and time again to have both his back and OUR back! (That's three thumbs-up in my book.) That said, there are a few other women he has encountered through his work life that I'd much rather not … [Read more...]