In real estate the one word that is heard most is location, location, location! The reason is the better the location of the property, the better chance it has to sell, which is the primary goal. Well in marriage, the one word you must remember is communication, communication, communication! The reason is the better the communication; the better chance your marriage has to … [Read more...]
Does Your Spouse Come First in Your Marriage?
If you tuned in to HLN on television today and saw Ronnie and Lamar’s segment with Kyra Phillips on Raising America (#RaisingAmerica) you may have seen a great discussion on Giuliana Rancic’s statement to Us Weekly regarding her marriage. "We're husband and wife, but we're also best friends, and it's funny because a lot of people, when they have kids, they put the baby first, … [Read more...]
I’m Struggling to Become A More Submissive Wife
OK, my tongue is about to start bleeding. I'm biting down on it, trying not to say anything "flip", especially in front of the kids. You see, I'm practicing submission. Yes, I said "practicing" because I haven't always been generous in this aspect of my marriage. If you recall in one of my first BMWK posts, I shared with you some magical things that happened for me and how I … [Read more...]
I Would Hate To Be Married To Someone Who…
I would hate to be married to . . . Someone who thinks they know everything. Someone who is never pleased, no matter what I do. Someone who criticizes more than compliments. Someone who laughs at me and not with me. Someone who talks more than listens. Someone who is rude and disrespectful to me and others. Someone who thinks they're perfect. Someone who is … [Read more...]
What's That One Thing Your Spouse Did?
by Aja Dorsey Jackson A few years ago, Amerie had a popular song called "One Thing". In this song, she sings about one thing that her man does that has her pretty much strung out on him. Amerie never quite reveals what that "one thing" is for her, but today I want to reveal what that one thing is that my husband does that gets me every time. He cooks. It may not seem … [Read more...]
News and Entertainment Roundup 11/02/2009
Rev. Al Sharpton's Ex-Wife and Daughter Arrested On Friday night the daughter and former wife of Al Sharpton were both arrested in New York City following a traffic stop. Supposedly a dispute broke out after they were stopped for running a red light in the city. For the full story check out Essence.com. Michael Steele Considers Upcoming Elections A Vote On His … [Read more...]
Are You Ready For Some Football?
by Tara Pringle Jefferson I usually hate football season because my husband is a die-hard fan. He loves the San Francisco 49ers, but will watch any game, any team, any time, no matter their record or chances of reaching the Superbowl. The first few seasons we were together, I whined and complained about being a football widow. He, in turn, ignored me, and watched games … [Read more...]