Continuing on last week’s list of do’s and don’ts to support someone going through a separation or divorce… Don’t ask too many probing questions. Let them share what they want and ask supportive questions to show you’re interested and listening. When they have the energy or the time they will share what they are ready […]
The Death of Divorce- Part 2
To stay or walk away… What do you do when someone you know has chosen to leave a marriage or is being left? You may have your own thoughts about it. When those from outside the relationship try to support a person through separation or divorce they can mistake their good intentions and their defeated […]
The Death of Divorce
Divorce is death. It’s the death of who you wanted to be. It’s the death of your plans and who you thought you were. It’s letting go of specific dreams for your future and accepting the death of a relationship. It’s a time to grieve and reflect on your past choices and your future path. […]
Dating with Intention
When the topic of dating comes up people have very different ideas of what dating should look like. Do you just hang out and see what happens? Do you base everything on physical attraction and work hard to make everything else fall into place? Or do you start talking about marriage and get accused of […]
Do Men Emotionally Prepare For Relationships?
How do women and men differ in preparing for a relationship or marriage? Let me get straight to the point. I’ve noticed women are naturally inclined to think about and prepare mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for a relationship and marriage. Women are fed blatant messages to be better, be fit, be lovely, be smart, successful, […]
A woman’s “place”
I had to get this off of my chest. Having just finished writing a book for young black women I know I’ll have to get used to people outside of my circle of friends knowing what I think. Thank you to those that have been reading my blogs, sharing and supporting me with your encouragement. […]
