No one ever wants to hear bad news about their health. Whether you go to the doctor for a routine visit or you're forced to see a specialist because of a specific new ailment, most of us desire a positive outcome. But what do you do if you're suddenly faced with sickness in your marriage? It was July 15, 2018 when my friend Chloe found out she had breast cancer. Though a … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Men: Rev. Run and Tyrese Give 7 Essential Tips for Marriage Success
On this week’s episode of "It’s Not You, It’s Men," Rev Run and Tyrese posed the question: "We’re Married, Now What?" People are excited about the idea of marriage, but they have no idea what marriage is all about. Forty-five percent of divorcees surveyed admitted they had unrealistic expectations of marriage. With the divorce rate at an all-time high, how can you have a … [Read more...]
Are These 5 Marriage Vows Hazardous To Your Relationship?
Marriage today is tricky. It seems as if many have lost sight of the meaning and purpose of marriage and only view it as a relationship of convenience instead of a covenant with God. Many individuals want to get married. However, their desire stems from wrong motives such as loneliness, a need for daily assistance, financial responsibilities, or the next item on their bucket … [Read more...]
Are We Really Supposed To Stay Married “Until Death Do Us Part”?
I'm sure this question surfaces frequently for certain couples. Particularly on days when tempers are flaring and both partners are struggling to see eye to eye. It is said the only constant is change. I wonder how much of this applies to marriage. People tend to change their careers, where they live and work, and sometimes, unfortunately, they do change their mind about … [Read more...]
9 Unspoken Rules About Marriage that Speaks Volumes
When I took my wedding vows before God, I meant every word. I plan to love, honor and respect my husband until death parts us. I know he meant them, too. The vows we make, before God and the people we love most, serve as a spoken promise to each other. You can even call them rules, really. It’s like we are saying, “these are the rules we plan to play by so this thing can … [Read more...]
Three Surprising People Men May Have to Protect Their Wives From
The definition of PROTECT is: to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction. So many times as men we are told that our role is to protect our wives and family by any means. Although we may think that this duty comes naturally because of our testosterone or alpha male status, the truth is that many of us have confused protecting with how "hard" or tough we … [Read more...]
What Motivates You to Make Your Marriage Work?
I have said it before and I will say it again, marriage requires effort. Loving someone and making them a priority comes with its own set of challenges. Whenever marriages hit those rough patches there are usually certain factors that help the couple stay focused on solution building. Without specific motivators the couple may sometimes consider taking other drastic … [Read more...]