A few weeks ago I spoke on a panel addressing dating, relationships, and all of the craziness that comes along with love. I thought I was prepared to address every possible question, but when someone asked me what were the things I wish I knew before I got engaged, it took me a moment to gather my thoughts. I hadn't thought about that before, but there were a plethora of things … [Read more...]
10 Songs I Guarantee You Will Hear at a Wedding this Year!
Looking for the top wedding songs to play on your special day? Summertime and living the life is easy. The weather is warmer, nights become longer, and love is on full display in the form of weddings. Having jumped the broom last summer, I must say something that can make or break a wedding, is music. Top Wedding Songs You're Sure to Hear at a Wedding Make Sure to Have … [Read more...]
2nd Wives Club – The Three #1 Reasons I Appreciate Being Wife #2
My husband was married once before. And he enjoyed a five year marriage with his first wife Geneisha. However, during their 2nd year of marriage, she was diagnosed with cancer. Three years later she won her battle and transitioned to be with our heavenly Father. In the early stages of our courtship, my husband struggled with what he thought others may think of him … [Read more...]
Singles: 11 Dates You HAVE to Do this Summer
There's no better time to be in love, than the summer. After hibernating all winter, it's time to get out and enjoy the easy living that comes along with summer. Here are 11 dates you have to do this summer: Local free events. Summer welcomes plenty of outdoor festivals, parades, and concerts. The cherry on top, is most of the time they're FREE. Of course you'll have to pay … [Read more...]
5 Fool Proof Rules for a Healthy Argument with Your Spouse
My husband and I, along with the help of my mom, came up with 5 rules for a healthy argument with your partner. Know your partner's "conflict language". Thanks to author Gary Chapman, some of us are aware of our spouses love language. However, are you aware of how your partner effectively handles conflict? Maybe they need a moment alone to refrain from saying something … [Read more...]
Why I Chose to be on TLC’s Reality Show “Virgin Coaches”
Before I got married I wrote a post entitled "30 Year Old Virgin: Why I'm Waiting for Marriage to Have Sex". It. Went. Viral. I still can't believe I was actually scared to hit publish and even contemplated deleting the entire post. Boy am I glad I pressed pass my fears and realized God wanted me to share my story. The next morning I woke up to a variety of tweets and comments … [Read more...]
Trip to the Altar: 7 Signs that He’s the One
The other day I was thinking about some of the relationships I was in, that DIDN'T work out. One would think I wouldn't have been so blinded by "love" to recognize these guys clearly weren't "the one" for me. I guess in my case, it took meeting "the one" for me to recognize the difference from God writing my love story versus a bootleg script crafted by Yours Truly. Stevie is … [Read more...]
Trip to the Altar: A Lesson From My Broken Family
This past Christmas was spent with my soon to be in-laws. It was the first time I celebrated a major holiday without my family, and it was bittersweet. Don't get it twisted, I LOVE my future in-laws. The way they've accepted me and love me, is nothing but a blessing from above. However, I couldn't ignore the feeling I felt deep in the pit of my stomach or the tears that I … [Read more...]
Trip to the Altar: I Want a Marriage More Beautiful than My Wedding
I have a confession: before I got engaged I pretty much had my entire wedding planned on Pinterest. Another confession: before I even MET my fiancé, I had an idea of what my wedding would look like. I Dreamed of My Prince I know I'm not the only one. Girls dream about being a beautiful bride all the time. Once we become women, we realize we're one step closer to having our … [Read more...]
Trip to the Altar: My Name is Nikki
A few weeks ago BMWK featured my surprise engagement video on their site. Now, allow me to formerly introduce myself. My name is Nikki, and I am the Chief Editor of www.nikkiandthecity.com. As a writer, I've had the opportunity to be featured on Huffington Post, ESSENCE, and JET, to name a few. However, the greatest day of my life occurred on January 4th, 2014, when Stephen … [Read more...]