Marriage certainly isn’t easy. While the honeymoon stage will have you coasting through bliss and harmony, things can get tough when you begin to factor in handling financial hardship, the obstacles of cohabiting and getting over humps. It can be painful to confront the possibility of divorce, and many internalize shame over their marriage “failing.”… Continue reading 9 Stages of a Dying Marriage
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10 Common Marriage Reconciliation Mistakes To Avoid After Infidelity
Repairing a marriage after a fracture as deep as infidelity is no small feat. It takes a gracious amount of humility, compassion, and resilience. The healing is certainly not linear, and while some stages may be hopeful, others may be tougher to get through. If you’re working towards healing after cheating, here are 10 common… Continue reading 10 Common Marriage Reconciliation Mistakes To Avoid After Infidelity
100 Anniversary Messages for Husbands To Keep the Spark Burning
After the wedding vows are sealed, expressing romantic sentiments can become difficult for some. Still, finding new and thoughtful ways to celebrate each anniversary with your husband is a meaningful endeavor. Even decades into marriage, honoring each milestone speaks volumes about a steadfast union and the remarkable journey you may have weathered as partners. When… Continue reading 100 Anniversary Messages for Husbands To Keep the Spark Burning
How To Conduct a Marriage Audit: 12 Questions Every Couple Should Reflect On
No matter how profound the love is, marriage takes work. It isn’t always easy to share your most intimate space with someone, and while the connection may burn with passion in the beginning, it can take a bit of a hit once you coast into a level of comfort. However, the labor of its investment… Continue reading How To Conduct a Marriage Audit: 12 Questions Every Couple Should Reflect On
30 ‘I Statements’ To Help You Resolve Conflict Effectively
Used as a way to affirm how someone feels, “I statements” are phrases that can instantly help to elevate our communication with others in a non-confrontational manner. Whether used during an argument or as a way to express emotion through conversation, “I statements” aid the process of expressing one’s feelings, thoughts and needs while taking… Continue reading 30 ‘I Statements’ To Help You Resolve Conflict Effectively
Here’s What the Obamas Taught the World About Marriage
When it comes to marriage, there is one thing that every couple can agree on: it is not easy. The “for better or for worse” vows that every couple takes is harder than it seems. The Obamas have been reminding the public lately that marriage is more than the dresses and the parties. It is… Continue reading Here’s What the Obamas Taught the World About Marriage
Trading Places: More Wives Are Becoming Breadwinners, Study Finds
A new Pew Research Center study shows married women are beginning to earn more money than their husbands. According to the study, Black wives, in particular, are significantly more likely to be the breadwinner in their marriages. Statistically, men are still considered the breadwinners in opposite-sex marriages but the number of women earning the same… Continue reading Trading Places: More Wives Are Becoming Breadwinners, Study Finds
Exclusive: Meet The Washington’s, Creative Producers Behind Your Favorite Hollywood Shows And Celebrities
The Washington’s have had the opportunity to dance and create with some of the biggest names in the industry. Rihanna, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and many more! They have worked on numerous tours, shows, and awards events, including the 2021 BET Awards and Billboard Awards, and most recently the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Performance. … Continue reading Exclusive: Meet The Washington’s, Creative Producers Behind Your Favorite Hollywood Shows And Celebrities
Fashion Designer Andrea Pitter Is The Knot’s Spring 2021 Cover Star
Andrea Pitter is not just a Black designer, she’s disrupting old conventions and championing us while she’s at it.
The Power of Black Love, According to These 4 Couples
In honor of ‘Black Love Day,’ these four couples share the beauty of Black love and how they exemplify it every day.