There’s an unspoken rule that men are supposed to pay for the first date, and possibly beyond, but why not women? There are people hold a traditional view that men should be the pursuer at the beginning of a relationship. Therefore it is often perceived that a man should pay for the dates since they […]
How to Handle Relationship Arguments in Public?
You can’t always control when and where you have conflict. So what do you do when faced with a possible conflict in public? Disagreements or arguments are bound to happen within relationships. Though there are varying degrees of disputes. Disagreements are bound to happen, because people are different and have differing points of view that […]
How to Achieve Oneness in Marriage
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh (Gen. 2:24). Oneness in marriage is critical to a successful marriage, but achieving it can be difficult. The main reason it can be so hard is because of individualism (the habits […]
The Importance of Family & Friends while Married
How critical are family and friends to the success of a marriage? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. In our last podcast we examined the value community plays while single […]
The Value of Family & Friends while Single / Dating
How important are the family and friends around you while single or dating? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. Hopefully, you are mindful to surround yourself with positive people. The […]
Combatting a Don’t Love Them %@# Mentality
Is it a sign of weakness for a man to open up his heart to a woman? Don’t Love Them Hoes, is a catchphrase coined by Snoop Dog in the 90’s. This phrase and its thought permeated throughout much of hip-hop, and American culture. The idea behind this phrase promoted a “Playa’s Mentality“. Women are […]
Tips to Having Confidence While Dating
Who hasn’t been somewhat nervous on a date? I believe being nervous isn’t a bad thing. There is a sense of humility that comes with being nervous, and with that humility people should learn to lean on God for strength. Unfortunately, the levels of nervousness people feel are not the same; nor is how they […]
In Pursuit of Love, What is LOVE?
When is the last time you really thought about what is love? People in all walks of life are in pursuit of love within relationships, but what is that exactly? Some in their pursuits are chasing passion, while others are desiring happiness, but is happiness. Many people consciously or unconsciously build their idea of love […]
Relationship News 6/3: Evaluating Relationship Advice given by Celebrities
Can you trust relationship advice given by celebrities? Relationship advice comes in all types of shapes and sizes. It also comes from all types of people. Not everyone who gives relationship advice is qualified to give it, and not all relationship advice is helpful. Yet what happens when people we admire, look up to, or […]
Should you Kiss on the First Date?
Who hasn’t seen a movie or heard of a first date ending with a kiss, but should it? There is a thought, that if a date goes well it should end with a kiss, and if not the date is possibly a failure. Not everyone takes this position, but there is a cultural norm for […]