Football season has arrived and we all know a die hard fan who's going to support their team through hell and high water. You know, the one who doesn’t miss a game, even travels for them when they can; who rushes home after church to see some football. What if that superfan happens to be your spouse? You may feel on some Sundays like you are invisible. Maybe your spouse … [Read more...]
What Your Man is Really Doing When He Has The House To Himself!
It’s Friday and she is going away with the girls for the entire weekend! I’m thinking to myself…Oh it’s about to go down!!! She gives me a hug and a kiss and says “I love you!” and walks out the door. Suddenly the ceiling opens up, the sun begins to shine in, and I begin jamming in my head to the beats of the HBCU marching band. I’m high stepping! I’m playing air drums! … [Read more...]
A Secure Spouse Is Not Afraid of Space
I love my husband dearly, but sometimes I need some space. And sometimes he does too. One of the biggest misconceptions about marriage is that you have to always be under each other. Imagine the energy and paranoia that comes from trying to keep your spouse on a short leash. Where is she/he? Where have you been? Why did you leave me? How come you don't want me to … [Read more...]
Thou Shall Not Lose Thyself In Thy Marriage In 2012
By Franchesca Lane-Warren As we go into the New Year many women around the nation are contemplating strategies to make their marriages and families better. Some of us have resolved to cook more, while others vow to get rid of the "mommy look" and polish up their personal styles. However before we consume our time looking to better ourselves on the outside let's first resolve … [Read more...]