Relationships
Fellas: 9 First Date Tips that Will Make Sure You Get a Second Date
You're on the first date and it is going well. You know you are attracted to her and you want to impress her. But, it's hard to gauge how she is feeling about you. And so you're trying to figure out how to finesse things into a second date. Don't worry...I've got you...
Annoying Habits that Wives (and Husbands) Need to Let Go
In order to make married life truly “work”, it requires responsibility, dedication, communication, and compromise on both parts. No one is saying marriage is always easy, it isn’t, but there are things that can help lighten the load. And this includes letting go of...
10 Things I Learned About Marriage from Watching the Obamas
When I look at relationships that I aspire to resemble in my own marriage, I look no further than our President and First Lady. To me, the Obamas are the epitome of a healthy, loving, marriage. As President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle conclude their last days...
Have We Lost Our Sense Of Community: “Sunday Soul” Finds A Way Back
Do you know what love looks like? Not romantic love or self- love, but the kind of selfless love we show to one another as human beings. One of the greatest traditions in the African-American community is taking care of and looking out for one other. Kids growing up...
How to diffuse conflict in a relationship before it goes too far
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to bet that conflict is common within all of your relationships. Marriage, like any relationship, isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result, conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you...
How to Diffuse Conflict in a Relationship BEFORE it Goes Too Far
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to put out there that conflict is common in all relationships. Marriage like any relationship isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you take...
I Love You but I Don’t Always Like You
*This post was inspired by conversations with some good friends, all of whom have been married for over 15 years. I’ve said before how complicated love can be. Anyone who has ever been in love can understand what I mean when I say you can love someone even when you...
Run Fast! These 3 Types of Toxic People Must be Immediately Removed from Your Life
Most people want to feel close, both physically and emotionally connected to one another. But ironically, there is nothing more complicated and difficult than our relationships with others. While this might sound cold, and while relationships are vital for a full and...
When the Kids are Away, the Parents can Play!!!
It's summertime, the weather is amazing, and there is so much to see and do. The good news is, you've just dropped the kids off at summer camp, or with relatives and you are FREE. Now what do you do? If you're like me your first reaction is to feel a combination of...