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How Smiling Determines How Long You Stay Married

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Very interesting article on CNN.com about what makes marriages work over the long haul.
Babies and boredom are primary suspects in breaking up relationships, and some research has indicated that less smiling in past photos indicates a general sense of unhappiness that may lead to an erosion of marriages.

Black Marriage Day

Monday, February 9th, 2009

I’ve never heard of this, but its definitely something I’d love to be a part of. Black Marriage Day is coming in March, and there are a lot of interesting and educational components to this organization promoting marriage and unity in the black community.

Strengthening marriages is important for all people, but its particularly important in [...]

Stress Test

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Here’s one sure-fire way to know if your spouse is stressed out.
Check your own heart rate.
Chances are, if you are walking around on pins and needles, wondering about the course of your relationship, or just a lot hungrier lately, chances are your woman is feeling out of place. Especially if you’ve got a good woman [...]

Preparing for Sex and the City

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

I have to admit, I did become a fan of ‘Sex and the City’ before I met my wife, but the debates about the show’s themes were not as poignant or as meaningful before her. The movie debuts tomorrow, and while I would prefer that my wife make it a girls night out event, I’ll [...]

Husband Training? Really?

Friday, March 21st, 2008

So here’s an email that I just received a couple of minutes ago about a radio broadcast revolving around love, marriage and everything in between.
Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair Presents
Amy Sutherland – Secrets of Life, Love and Marriage AND
Peggy Spenser, MD and Sheila Kay – Living it up over 40
When Amy Sutherland wrote about [...]

Nothing Says Matrimony Like A Redskins Garter

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Courtesy of the Deuce of Davenport, you and your spouse can show your team spirit, even on the most sacred day of your life!
How? With NFL wedding garters! Some of them even handmade!
I wish I would’ve approached my wife with this idea. “Honey, you know how you like the Ravens? Well, a lot of the [...]

New Look For 60 Days To Heaven

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Considering that I’m not the decorator in this relationship, I hope you all enjoy the new look of the site. I know it’s not flashy, but it’s a nice change of pace and should suit what I’m trying to accomplish.
I’m sure my wife will be thrilled when she sees this three months from now.

Football Night in a Marriage

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

If you are lucky, you can find a woman who doesn’t mind watching sports, especially when it comes to football. Of all the reasons why I think I’m the luckiest man in the world, in the top 25 easily is the fact that my wife is in to and intuitive about football.
The only problem is, [...]

Six Months In

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Today is the six-month anniversary of my wedding day, and it doesn’t even seem like it’s been six weeks. Amongst all of laughter, good times, and house buying, it seemed more like an extended game of Monopoly than the beginning of the rest of my life. I have to say, the great times have far [...]

Five New Year’s Resolutions for Marriage

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Like most people, I make New Year’s resolutions to try to improve my life at the beginning of every year. But maturity has taught me that sweeping goals never get done until you master the baby steps. Losing weight, writing that book, calling your friends more often, and making more money all start with a [...]

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