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Prejudice - A Slow Acting Poison

Prejudice is a slow acting poison that weighs our relationship down with a string of disagreements. This month's article addresses how prejudice can slowly dissolve your relationships and gives guidance on how to avoid this. #LetsTalkRelationships #LTR

       According to Dictionary.com prejudice is any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable. However, prejudice tends to be mostly seen and used in unfavorable contexts. At the very core of all human disagreements is prejudice on both sides. In relationships, one or both people form opinions about the other person based on what they understand and believe to be true. For…

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Engagement: What's The Big Deal?

What's The Big Deal about getting engaged? Is it a bad idea for a woman to propose to a man? Can people skip the engagement ritual and just get married? These questions and more are answered in this weeks article. #LetsTalkRelationships #Engagement

       I’ve been browsing social media and every now and then I come across videos of women proposing to men. I find these videos popping up a bit more often than ever before. And I’ve been observing the interesting responses in the comments below them, especially from women. The general consensus of our relationship culture is that at the time of engagement it should always be the man proposing…

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How Do People Fall In Love?

How Do People Fall In Love? Is that a question you have ever asked? Have you ever given it thought? This weeks article breaks it down. Hopefully understanding the process of falling in love can help us remain in love. #LetsTalkRelationships #FallInLove

       We have all at one point or another been in love. It’s a euphoric feeling that captures our entire bodies when interacting with a person we are attracted to. Some people fall in love upon meeting a person. Other people fall in love as they come into a deeper understanding of a person. However it happens for you, this article is going to pick apart the process event by event, act by act.…

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Reconciliation: Break Up Or Make Up? (Pt.5)

Reconciliation is the act of restoring a relationship. This final article of the "Should We Break Up Or Make Up?" article series gives guiding principles that undergird the process of reconciliation. Enjoy and be blessed #LetsTalkRelationships #MakeUp

This is the final article of the series. So far I have spoken about conditions under which break ups should be considered. This week’s article is intended to balance the scale and provide you with reasons and principles to apply if you want to make up with your partner. Romantic relationships are like roller-coaster rides. There are highs and lows, twists and turns. Even when we come off the ride…

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In-Laws: Break Up Or Make Up (Pt.4)

Your In-Laws can be a blessing or a curse to your marriage. Should your parents influence how you feel about your spouse? Who's side should you take if your parent and your spouse are at odds? This weeks article addresses these questions and more.

       I love my parents and you probably love yours as well. We may feel eternally indebted to our parents because of all they have done for us. A lot of what we are now, good and bad, is because of our parents. So it must be very hard to mentally handle when things aren’t going well between you and your in-laws. Because you know how important they are to your spouse.

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Money: Break Up Or Make Up? (Pt.3)

Money is essential to our quality of life, whether we merely survive, or thrive. So it's no surprise that differences in money management styles can cause friction in relationships. This weeks article is about money differences. #LetsTalkRelationships

       In the previous article, I did my best to explain whether or not unfaithfulness should end your relationship. That was a tricky one. I understand if you didn’t agree with all my recommendations. This time I’ll be talking dollars and cents. Money is among the top 3 reasons for divorce. I’m sure most of us can understand why. Unfortunately, love can’t be used as currency to pay bills, buy…

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Unfaithfulness: Break Up Or Make Up? (Pt.2)

Infidelity: Break Up Or Make Up? (Pt.2) This weeks article address unfaithfulness. If your partner was unfaithful to you. Would the reasons behind their mistake make you think twice about ending the relationship? #LetTalkRelationships

       In the previous article “Should We Break Up Or Make Up (Pt1)”, I focused on abuse as the main circumstance that warrants a break up. However, there are other issues like unfaithfulness, money and in-laws that make people ask “should we break up or make up? I’ve been asked to write on these other issues that bring couples to this crossroad. The previous article simply got too long for me to…

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Should We Break Up Or Make Up? (Pt1)

Should We Break Up Or Make Up? This is a question many couples ask themselves when they have reached their limit regarding how difficult the relationship is. This weeks article will help you decide which is the better path to take. #LetsTalkRelationships

       Romantic relationships, they come beautifully packaged with butterflies, roses, ice cream and conversations we hope never end. They give us hope for a bright and love-filled future. They distract us from the less important things and make us do awe-inspiring things. When in a happy relationship we feel valuable, desired and precious right up until we don’t anymore. We hit the ground as…

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Anxiousness is the Enemy of Patience

Anxiousness is the Enemy of Patience. This weeks article is being directed toward my Christian brothers who are on the verge of getting married. The advice presented here is crucial if you are eagerly anticipating sex with your wife-to-be. #LTR #Patience

       When I browse my Facebook and Instagram newsfeed I see pictures of many couples. All of them looking sweet as if their relationship has them on cloud 9. It’s so easy for a single person to see the barrage of happy-looking couples and begin to yearn for a spouse of their own. But if the statistics are true about 10% of the Christian couples we see on social media are having an ice-cold sex…

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Effective Communication Is Key

This weeks article is about effective communication. If you are having a hard time communicating with your partner. This article may help you to reflect on some of the mistakes that have been driving a wedge between you and your partner. Be Blessed

       In the past whenever I was starting a new relationship I laid down a rule that is extremely important to me. I would say, “I’m not a mind reader, please you must clearly state your expectations. It is not fair for you to be upset with me for not meeting expectations that I know nothing about.” Typically women agree with this rule but tend not to follow through in the long run. Then before…

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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

This weeks article is geared toward my brothers. It focuses on teamwork. If you are not yet married and are seeking a wife read this article. Consider keeping a keen eye out for the traits described. So that you can chose wisely a help mate for yourself.

       I have often heard it said, “behind every great man there is a great woman”. According to this Business Insiderarticle, statistics show that married men are more successful in their careers than their single counterparts. Why is that? Wouldn’t a single man who doesn’t have the distraction of family life be able to get better results in his career? It would seem that being independent isn’t…

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Online Dating may just be

This weeks article is about online dating. It encourages singles to consider online dating, while sharing the possible pitfalls of online dating as well. The journey from single to married is a tricky one. There is nothing wrong with employing virtual help

       Dating is the process by which two people repeatedly agree to meet at a specific place and time to enjoy each other’s company. It is through the process of dating that we get to know people. Eventually, after some feelings have developed between us and the person we have been dating. We make the decision to be in an exclusive dating relationship or courtship. From here people typically…

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Boundaries Protect Our Relationships

Setting boundaries show that your respect yourself and you respect your partner. When left up to the whims of our emotions that fluctuate like the ocean. We are more vulnerable to acting out of character or being a door mat for people to step on. #LTR

       There are many relationships out there that are struggling all because certain guidelines were not adhered to. A husband flirted with another woman on Facebook. A wife criticised her husband’s upbringing. A husband took longer than usual to come home without communicating why. A wife put pepper in the dinner even though her husband expressed that he doesn’t like spicy food. The main reason…

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Pessimism is a Pesky Pest

Pessimism is the nasty weapon we often use to crush the spirits of those we claim to love. This weeks article is meant to help you understand the power of your words. Negative speech tends to yield negative results. #LetsTalkRelationships #PessimismHurts

       Pessimism is a pesky pest that creates problems in relationships where there is no reason for them. When people assume the worst they inadvertently communicate their perception of their partner. A bad assumption is never encouraging and can crush the morale of the spouse who has nothing but good intentions. 

       Pessimistsare people who always think and speak negatively. They may…

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Jesus Christ T-shirt

Jesus Christ died on a cross to save us from our sins. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ. If you have confessed with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus has died and risen for your sake, then you are saved. If you are proud of Jesus Christ and your salvation, then this shirt is a great way to communicate to others that you are a proud…

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Elusive Satisfaction T-Shirt

       Greed is a sin that can be just as subtle as pride. Our relationships often suffer because enough effort isn’t put into controlling our appetites and desires. We think getting more of what we want will make us content, but if left unchecked greed only gets greedier. Let this shirt remind all who see you in it that they need to reflect on how their appetites are affecting their…

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Love vs. Lust Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt

Love vs. Lust Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt

       Love is the act of doing something toward someone else for their benefit. Lust is a selfish desire to take what we see and use it for our own pleasure or benefit. This shirt will help you remind the people around you that there is a difference between the two and that they should be careful not to get them mixed up.

This t-shirt is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. It feels soft and…