Relationships

There have always been a ton of opinions and suggestions on what is required to have a sustainable, long-lasting relationship. Patience, forgiveness, compromise, communication, and commitment are understandably major requirements for healthy relationships. Somewhere along the way, things like tolerating disrespect, long-suffering, embarrassment, sticking it out and making it work …

The holidays. It’s the season of giving and sharing. Days and nights will be spent in the malls and online to find the perfect gift. There are gifts that make us happy, and there are gifts that we will never forget. This holiday season, don’t just share gifts,  share an …

Depending on who you ask, sex is an important factor in a relationship. But what happens the sex is so great, but the person you’re involved with is so wrong?  Let’s say you’ve been dating someone for a while and you begin to notice all the signs that they are …

Many of us have been in relationships where we have been lied to and cheated on. Apparently, when the special man in your life cheats, it doesn’t mean that his feelings for you have changed. According to men, they can cheat on you with no attachment from the other party. …

Relationships can be difficult if you don’t make time for one another. Often times, we get so consumed with work, kids, and just life itself.  Although we are busy from time to time, a getaway is usually what a couple needs. The getaway will give you both the opportunity to …

I want to ask you something, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest score, how well would you rate the current level of satisfaction you feel with your life? I know it seems like a weird question, but it shouldn’t be. Have you ever even thought about …

It’s become common nature in our community to shout out, wear t-shirts, pretty much support any family and friends who commit crimes and go to jail. Knowing that their actions, in many cases, were wrong and probably against your personal morals. Where do Family and friends draw the line…if there …

Marriage can be such a beautiful thing! But realize that there are a lot of behind the scenes processes that aren’t as glamorous as the ring and the proposal. Major life decisions are involved like buying a house, deciding prenup or no prenup, joint bank accounts and MANY other factors.  …

As the holidays begin approaching, many will be spending time with their loved ones, while others may choose to be alone for the holidays.  Although many may feel that you’re supposed to spend the holidays with your family and friends, some people just want to be left the hell alone. …

A committed and married man in and of itself should be the ultimate no-go zone for single women, but that’s just not always the case. There’s a certain allure to forbidden love that can be very appealing and while both parties share responsibility for their actions, there are some things …

How can someone with no children have an opinion on parenthood or how to raise kids? Usually, the first response from someone without kids is, “Well, I helped with my brother and sister” or the classic, “I have nieces and nephews”. THEY ARE NOT THE SAME! They aren’t YOUR offspring! …

Have you found yourself in a relationship and realized that you’ve only stuck around because of how long you’ve been together?  All relationships are going to have their ups and downs, but when you seem to have more downs than ups, then it’s time to rethink your current situation. Often …

You’ve spotted this special person across the room and you know that this is the person you want to pursue. You do everything to get their attention and once you do, you decide to take the next step. Welcome to the first date! After dating for a while, you’ve done …

According to fairy tales, first comes love, then comes marriage, insert a couple of kids and boom; happily ever after. In the real world, what starts off as a beautiful journey between two people can quickly turn into an unexpected adventure or even a nightmare. The wide-eyed optimism and enthusiasm …

By definition, Polygamy is the practice of having more than one wife or husband at a time. Now, it’s not a popular practice in western culture by any means based on certain religious beliefs, societal norms, and personal preferences. If you even mention Polygamy in a sentence most people will …