I'm amazed that many of the divorced women I work with knew before they got married that they were about to marry the wrong man. Some of them knew it on their wedding day; others saw signs when they were in the courtship phase. But all of them had one thing in common: Their fairy tale ended as a nightmare! I want to help you avoid marrying the wrong person by sharing with … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Tell if He’s Marriage Material
The man you marry will be of your choosing. I know you will choose wisely. The five traits listed here only begin to touch the surface of this subject, yet these are big ticket items. The list is not all inclusive but something to think about as love comes knocking on your door. Your boundaries and standards will determine if he is marriage material. When Mr. Right comes … [Read more...]
3 Tips that Will Enhance Your Dating Life
One of the greatest pleasures of being single is dating. It can be a lot of fun and adventure if you are willing and committed to enjoying the process. Having a good dating life boils down to a few key points. If you implement these points into your dating habits, you will find that dating doesn’t have to seem like you’re out to chase the man or woman of your dreams like you … [Read more...]
Singles: 5 Things That Separate A Potential Spouse From A “Dateable”
I just love the Happily Ever After FB Fan Page. The comments are always thoughtful and lead to a great dialogue. A recent comment inspired me to write this piece. One of the readers, Tammy, talked about the confidence of a wife featured in one of our couple's spotlight. She stated that the presence or absence of confidence is exactly what separates a potential spouse from … [Read more...]
The Single Life: Seven Dating Resolutions That Lead to Marriage
Recently, I made a resolution to break up with someone. Well, we weren't technically together. He said we were dating, but our relationship didn't exactly fit the definition. He was friendly, funny and fine, but beyond that, I didn't think we had much in common. And for the first time, I lowered my expectations to avoid loneliness during the holidays. My friends encouraged me … [Read more...]
“Don’t Ever Marry A Woman Who Doesn’t Have A Father”
After blessing us last year with a few posts on her journey to the altar, writer and cultural critic Jonesi is back with a guest post for you to enjoy. Check it out! by Jonesi Everyone is entitled to their own opinions regarding love, relationships and marriage. Standards even. But while reading the article, "What Black Men Think (When They Think About Women)", in the … [Read more...]