Celebrate Positive Marriages!
The topic of divorce seems to dominate conversations these days, with the focus on the purported 50% of couples who have experienced it. However, it is important to acknowledge that the other 50% of marriages are thriving. In a world filled with beautiful love stories and enchanting weddings, it is crucial to discuss what happens after the honeymoon phase ends and the journey of married life begins. How does one navigate this new chapter? Were there any lessons or guidance imparted? Did you turn to literature for insights? Or did you observe your parents' marriage as a reference point? Taking proactive measures to equip oneself with the knowledge and skills needed to sustain a successful marriage becomes imperative.Many individuals enter into the institution of marriage without actively seeking knowledge or guidance. While some may have attended pre-marital classes or sought counsel from religious figures, others may have simply engaged in open discussions and future planning with their partners.
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November is seen as the month of giving thanks for everything and to everyone in your life. This is why the Thanksgiving Holiday was created and why families and friends love to gather together to share a meal on that day. To celebrate one another and to share the things they are thankful for. That’s what my family does around the ‘Thanksgiving’ table. It’s tradition. And…..It’s one of my favorite days for cooking and gathering with my family.
Read full storyFinding Fun things Couples can do during the Summertime
When most people think of summertime, they usually imagine splashing in the cool water; eating ripe, juicy, fresh fruit; sitting by the lake holding with a picnic basket; lying on the beach; licking cold, sweet, yummy ice cream. Some people don’t enjoy the hot summer weather but prefer colder weather. For the most part, people enjoy the warm summer sun. It’s so much easier to pull out something light and easy to wear. It’s so much easier to just walk outside without a coat or hat or gloves. It’s so much easier to get out and do something without a lot of planning or worry. There’s so much to see and do so just pick something and go! Here are a few simple things that you can try out.
Read full storyHelping Couples Create Shared Vision and Goals for a Prosperous New Year and New Two!
Whew! We made it through another year of this crazy pandemic! Is it over? Who knows, but, we are still here, so we all still have purpose and things to accomplish on this earth.
Read full storyPositioned to Win in Marriage, Business and Wealth
Many of us have the misconception that business and marriage together as a couple will lead to a poor mixture. Do you also think the same? Every married couple has some issues, fights, and other things going on in the relationship. For couples who are business owners, this can present unique levels of problems, even if they are not sharing the same business. Whenever we think about money in a relationship, the first thing that comes to mind is spending, which leads to frustration.
Read full storyMake Fun Memories on Family Vacation
Links in this message are not affiliated with other companies. You can try to do it another way, but if you really want to relax on vacation, you may need to travel. Sometimes you need to leave the commonly inhabited and/or frequented environment and enjoy new air; pack your bags and take time out to enjoy your family, kids and friends.
Read full storyTaking Your Spouse For Granted
Link in article leads to free downloadable checklist from our company Marriage Built 2 Last. Every marriage has its own challenges. One of the most common issues that couples face is the feeling of being taken for granted.
Read full storyConfident Couples: Creating a Strong ‘We-ness’ in Love and Life
Do you want to make a strong we-ness in your love and life? It is essential for a healthy love life and to become that Confident Couple. I believe everyone should try to create a strong we-ness in their personal love life. By achieving a solid relationship, you can have a healthy mix in your love and professional life. This can happen by achieving better communication which is always the key to creating strong relationships. Keep in mind that we-ness is another name for a strong, connected, positive relationship.
Read full storyMarriedBizPreneurs: Married Plus an Entrepreneur Healthy Mix
In the month of May, we are addressing the big issue of mixing Marriage plus Entrepreneurship. We call it MarriedBizPreneurs. MarriedBizPreneur means someone in your marriage has a business; whether it is one of you, each of you have a separate business, or if you run a business together. It can be difficult to know how to prioritize marriage commitments and business commitments and know how and when to separate the two.
Read full storyRomance Really Starts with the Heart
Yes, you have finally discovered the lady of your dreams, but you want to be able to keep her as well. If you're not sure how to romance your lady, here are a few pointers. Being romantic is not something that all men are naturally gifted at. However, the fact that you are here, reading this to learn how to romance a lady, indicates that you are on the right route and are prepared to put up the necessary effort!
Read full storyActs of Kindness to Love on Your Partner
Simple acts of kindness are worth a thousand words! It is possible to express your feelings without saying anything at all by sending a modest letter, a loving embrace, or an unexpected invitation to the movies.
Read full storyAppreciation for Your Spouse Goes a Long Way
The skill of praising your partner is not something to be taken lightly. Do you recall when you first began dating and how you complimented one another all the time? You never neglected to complement one another on even the simplest of meals or express gratitude for bringing out the garbage. Now that your spouse has become something ordinary and familiar, it's possible that you've forgotten to express gratitude for the beautiful person who shares your life with you. Practicing thankfulness is a wonderful way to enhance the connections of a relationship, and it is well worth your time to get into the practice of doing so. Begin with something simple: express gratitude and compliments to your mate.
Read full storyLoving the One You're With Strong and Long
As we look forward to celebrating National Couple Appreciation Month and National Romance Month in April, we first celebrate love. During the month of April, we will celebrate very special love for couples who don't mind telling the world how great their love is. Love is desired by everyone even when they don’t openly express it. Black love has always been considered a special kind of love. Black couples love hard. Since the very beginning, they have had a ‘ride or die’ type mentality. Women of color often say ‘I stand by my man’. And black men are quick to say, ‘this is my Queen’ and I am her ‘King’. Their bond in a relationship is like none other.
Read full storyCelebration of Black Marriage Day and Its Importance
Couple's wedding dayPhoto by Junior Karrick DJIKOUNOU from Pexels. Many individuals agree that marriage is the cornerstone of strong families, communities, and nations, but many also feel that it comes at a great price and is fraught with difficulties—particularly for Black couples in America. The focus of the upcoming annual National Black Marriage Day, among other events, will be on commemorating and upholding this sacred institution via education, information, and promoting the benefits of marriage.
Read full storyHealthy Marriages Matter
Couples enjoying the fire pitPhoto by Thirdman from Pexels. For various individuals, marriage may imply a variety of things. Some people consider marriage to be nothing more than a piece of paper (a contract). (In reality, according to the Pew Research Center, almost 4 in 10 Americans believe that marriage is no longer necessary.) Others consider marriage to be a lovely but potentially unattainable ideal, for various reasons. And for others, marriage is still a goal, but it hasn't materialized yet for a variety of reasons. (According to further Pew Research findings, around 6 in 10 Americans who are not married wish to get married.)
Read full storyMaking Love Last and Keeping It Thriving
Love is a powerful emotion that can change the course of a person's life. It can make people do things that they never thought they would. Love can be a powerful emotion, but it doesn't last forever on it’s own. In order to make love last forever, there are some things one must do.
Read full storyBe my Lover, Not My Boss
The idea of love as a parent is one that is very special but not romantic. It's one that is expected and assumed, and generally comes natural. Parenting requires a lot of responsibility and commitment to take care of the child and to help them grow into an adult who can take care of themselves.
Read full storyValentine's Day Gifts to Show Love and Care
Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love. It's a day to show your loved ones just how much you care for them. Valentine's day is celebrated in many different ways all over the world, but it always has the same meaning, show love to your sweetheart. And yes, we know that you do that all the time anyway. But, just like other special days of the year, this day is set aside for some 'extra' love!!
Read full storyThere is Purpose in Your Relationship
The purpose of marriage can seem like a complicated one. Many believe it is to provide emotional and physical intimacy. Some believe it is about accomplishing something bigger than the two of you, while on this earth. It is more than making your partner happy. We believe that God puts two people together in matrimony for a reason. It is important for them to figure out what that reason is when they become one in marriage.
Read full storyVision Helps Couples Build a Healthy, Happy Relationship
Vision brings purposePhoto by Los Muertos Crew from Pexels. Marriage is a lifetime commitment that changes from time to time and people. Sometimes it is difficult to keep up with the rapid changes that happen in a marriage. So, setting goals can help keep the marriage on track when things get tough.
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