Arguments are a part of marriage. You can’t avoid all of them and really, you shouldn’t try to. Just because you argue doesn’t mean anything is wrong in your marriage. Siblings argue, friends argue, even co-workers argue. It’s natural because you are in close contact with another person. But sometimes an argument can be so intense with your spouse, that you may consider walking … [Read more...]
3 Ways Insecurities Can Harm Your Marriage
We all want to think highly of ourselves, as we should, especially when it comes to marriage. We want to know that our spouses don’t want anyone else but us. We should walk in the confidence that we have nothing to worry about when it comes to our spouse because we know we got it going on right? Well not everyone feels like this and I’m going to tell you how insecurity can harm … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Friendship is Important in Your Marriage
My husband and I have been married for 17 years and he still makes me laugh all the time. Sometimes I just look at him and shake my head because he is so crazy. We talk daily about everything and we know we have each other’s back. We regard each other as best friends and feel friendship is important in all marriages and below are four reasons why. [imagebrowser id=356] … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Avoid Growing Apart In Marriage
I’ve heard of couples who divorce because they have grown apart and wondered what they could have done to save the marriage. Some of them grew apart after the kids left home, some grew apart while they still had kids at home, and some of them have no kids at all. I think a couple who has grown apart can make their way back to each other if they want to. So I’ve come up with … [Read more...]
3 Reasons the Grass May Be Greener on the Other Side
Everyone has heard the saying about the grass is greener on the other side. Or is it? Don’t allow anyone's relationship to make you question yours. No two people or relationships are the same, so don’t try to mimic anyone else’s because you really don’t know all there is to know about their relationship. While you are thinking about someone else’s relationship, consider these … [Read more...]
Don’t Hide Money! Read the Other 3 Ways to Avoid Having Money Ruin Your Marriage
Money is one of the all-time reasons couples get divorced. Either someone is not making enough, spending too much or not paying bills. There are probably several reasons couples fight and/or divorce over money. I thought I would share some tips that will hopefully help someone come to an understanding about money. Decide on how many bank accounts you are going to have. You … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Reap What You Sow in Your Marriage
We’ve all heard the saying that, “You reap what you sow” and most may believe that it’s true. I am one of those believers. I feel that if you want something, you should give something. To me it’s a law of reciprocity. Therefore, I believe however you want your spouse to treat you, that’s how you should treat your spouse. I’ll give you five examples. [imagebrowser … [Read more...]
How Non-Negotiable Qualities Can Help Identify Your Future Spouse
In our society, we like to reject the thought of being able to fall in love with just one look simply because, it is not realistic. I could easily tell you many stories of people who fell in love with just one look, but also many whose love was cultivated over time through friendship. In Song of Solomon 4:9 we enter into the middle of a romantic moment of two lovebirds, “You … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should Know About Marriage
You may have received a lot of advice from different people regarding marriage, whether you are single, engaged or already married. I didn’t receive a lot of advice before I got married. But I have received some wise nuggets from a few family members over that last 17 years of my marriage. I will share what I was told and some things I had to learn on my own. Keep God in … [Read more...]
Are You Being A Help Meet in Your Marriage?
We’re living in a time when it’s all about you and only you. Through social media we see posts everyday about where YOU are, what YOU’RE doing, what YOU brought, where YOU’RE on vacation this week, what car YOU’RE driving, etc. etc. and with this “all about me” hoopla going on, most folk are thinking only about themselves and that’s including married folk. See, a lot of us … [Read more...]
3 Ways I Hustle for My Marriage Like I Hustle for My Money
Many times, people always talk about how they are out hustling to make money. They work constantly to be successful and there is nothing wrong with it. I applaud everyone that's on their grind working to achieve their goals. While I was thinking about the topic, I began to wonder if married folk are hustling for their marriage. So I'm going to share three ways to hustle for … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Ruin Your Marriage
There are many book and articles on how to have a great marriage. I've even written a few of them. So, now I'm going to do the opposite and share what I've learned about behaviors that can possibly ruin your marriage. Infidelity isn't the only thing that can ruin a marriage. There are several seemingly small things that can creep into your marriage and harm it. So, hopefully … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Marriage is Better than Shacking
Shacking up is not the same as being married. Some think the only difference is a piece of paper. But that piece of paper holds a lot of weight. It is proof that you are bound together legally and God recognizes the union. Below are five reasons marriage is better than shacking. God ordains marriage not shacking. Marriage is a covenant between you, your spouse and Him. … [Read more...]
Is It Bragging to Say You Love Your Spouse on Social Media?
I had no idea that professing ones love for their spouse on social networks would be frowned upon by others. In fact, sometimes it can totally piss people off. I have recently been made aware that some people do not appreciate this. I am told that married people who express their love this way are bragging, pretending to be perfect and/or must be fronting. This reaction … [Read more...]
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Say “I Do”
Is the person you are dating looking like he or she may be the one? Do you feel the relationship is heading towards marriage? Well, before you start trying on wedding dresses and tuxedos, sampling wedding cakes and practicing your first dance for your wedding, there are some things you need to know before you say “I do." 1. Your wedding will not reflect your marriage. Just … [Read more...]