First Comes Marriage

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith: 'We Are Still Together' - Yahoo! Movies

2011-08-24T00:24:00.000-05:00

Whew!!! The thought of this was starting to depress me...Glad/Hope it's not true. Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith: 'We Are Still Together' - Yahoo! Movies: Back in 2008, Will opened up about his marriage during a visit to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," and at the time, said "divorce is not an option." "What I found is divorce just can't be an option," Will told Ellen at the time. "It's really that

I've Been Busy!

2011-03-22T23:29:00.000-05:00

I have really been having lots of fun lately! I am learning so many new things and I am excited about the endless possibilities! Stay tuned

The FIVE Love Languages

2009-07-27T04:21:00.004-05:00

Who knew there were five love languages! And all of this time I have only spoken one. So, I am reading this new book, "The five love languages:How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate" by Gary Chapman. And since I am also reading 4 other books, it's going a little slow. I hope that once I get into reading it I will not put it down until I have read it completely. But in the meantime,

Michael Josephson Commentary: Tell Someone They’re Valued 625.3

2009-07-06T15:49:00.001-05:00

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Can the Obama's Help Save the Black Family?

2008-11-07T23:36:00.001-06:00

.flickr-photo { }.flickr-frame { float: left; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } 20081104_Chicago_IL_ElectionNight0981, originally uploaded by Barack Obama. Black love is a beautiful thing. Black love can be a powerful thing...Is it possible that our newly elected President and his beautiful wife may positively

She's Back....

2008-10-28T05:26:00.002-05:00

I am back. I am the sleepless super mom of a new baby boy who is not so new anymore but certainly cute as can be! Weighing in at 6lbs.7oz Aidan James arrived live and in living color on April 14th! Now weighing in at 15.5 lbs he and big brother are my daily dose of joy and sunshine.I've been eager to get back to blogging and have perused many blogs lately but have now become motivated enough to

Defending the Cave Man

2007-08-21T02:07:00.000-05:00

Men are hunters and women are gatherers. At least that's what the Caveman said. If you and your spouse need a little laughter in your life, I encourage you to see the One Man Show...Defending the Caveman. As the older lady sitting next to my husband said, It is worth 15 years of therapy. I along with everyone else laughed until I cried! Too bad I didn't think of this....I would be RICH! If you

THE PAINT CAN..

2007-08-12T00:10:00.000-05:00

A newlywed couple wanted to join a church. The pastor told them, "We have special requirements for new parishioners. You must abstain from sex for an entire month." The couple agreed and, after two-and-a-half weeks, returned to the church. When the Pastor ushers them into his office, the wife is crying, and the husband is obviously very depressed."You are back so soon...Is there a problem?" the

NO! SEX DOES NOT CURE A MIGRAINE!

2007-08-10T23:39:00.001-05:00

Sorry folks for my absence... I've been a little uninspired...but I had a conversation with another wife the other day and she said...!$!@@ Put that in your blog.... So here it is...What the Wife Says: This migraine really has me feeling bad. I think I will get to bed early.What her Husband Hears: My head sorta hurts, I think I need some sex.What the Wife Does: Puts on her night gown with her

Let's Talk About Talking!

2007-07-09T00:59:00.000-05:00

Do you find that you and your spouse have time to talk? I don't mean just question and answer...do you actually talk?Remember when you were dating how you stayed on the phone for hours rambling about nothing! What you doin'? Nothin'. What you doin'? Back then, you were trying to impress one another by doing whatever you thought you had to do to keep that person's interest.Well, for those of us

Is your marriage a success?

2007-06-25T23:38:00.000-05:00

A marriage can consist of many successes but undoubtedly will experience some challenges. The key is going from one to the other without losing your enthusiasm for your marriage. What do you do to ensure that you and your spouse are having a successful marriage? How often do you evaluate and reevaluate? What do you do if your marriage is not experiencing success?Streaming Faith Daily

2007-06-22T00:41:00.000-05:00

This was a statement I read recently in an article published in the New York Times. I am curious to know if you agree or disagree with this statement?One of the main reasons there are so few black marriages is that there are so many black men who are financially incapable of supporting a family.Signed,Married to a black man who is incapable of being incapable.

Ask God to Guide Your Relationships

2007-06-19T05:15:00.000-05:00

This was an email I received from a great friend, who I know is struggling in her relationship. How timely it is! I think it is important that when entering a relationship, you must decide early on what you can(negotiable) and can not (non-negotiable) live with. Then pray that something that was not revealed previously does not reveal its' ugly head! Non-negotiables should be deal breakers. What

How-to tips that can strengthen a marriage

2007-06-01T03:37:00.000-05:00

It's a rare marriage that doesn't have some rough spots that could use a little work. Here is #1 of 14 tips found on the "Good News" website that can help you revitalize your marriage and strengthen the bonds of love. Ask yourself what drew you to your mate. Think back to the time you first met your husband or wife and you just knew that he or she was the right one for you. So you pulled out all

My secret is out! He smacks me.

2007-06-01T02:30:00.000-05:00

Recently, a close friend of mine and a blogger 'neophyte' asked me since blogging is so public, was I sure that I wanted the world to know that I was having marital problems? My question to her was, "Who in the world is married and does not have problems?" And isn't that the point? There are lots' of people who are married and having 'problems' but would never admit it. There are many of us,

SAVE MONEY. MARRY IN TEXAS.

2007-05-31T05:48:00.000-05:00

A look at some notable bills that made it, and some that didn't, in the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature.Passed, awaiting action by governorMarriage fee: Increases the Texas marriage license fee from $30 to $60 but waives the fee and a 72-hour waiting period for couples who take a premarital education course. Wow, could Texans be on to something? Wonder what the research says on the

COMMUNICATION

2007-05-31T05:01:00.000-05:00

Yep! Communication is the #1 cause of divorce. I would categorize it as the number one cause for "premature divorce". Meaning couples would have a greater chance of succeeding in marriage earlier in their relationship if only they would master the skillfull art of communicating! So if you thought one of the other 'issues' would be the #1 cause, let me explain to you how communication leads the

Celebrating 4 years in July!

2007-05-29T05:38:00.000-05:00

If you would have asked me five years ago where would I be? Married would not have been on the top of the list. But, I's married now! And four years later, we are still trying to figure it out. What is the number one cause of divorce?Infidelity, finances, children, creative differences, religous differences, political differences, boredom, sex, updrades, death, sickness or communication?