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The Enemy of the State of Your Mind

By silentforamoment on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 | 1 Comment

The spring of 2009 was surreal. In the midst of a high risk pregnancy and a less-than blissful honeymoon of a marriage, I was at war. I was at war with family, friends, and enemies. I deemed my husband, his mistress, and anyone who knew about his affair as the enemy. I prayed even though […]

Success

By silentforamoment on Monday, April 1st, 2013 | 1 Comment

…does not come easy when you’re in a toxic relationship. As a matter of fact, when it becomes unbearable and uncontrollable some times you have to let things go. The best thing to do at that point is to give the issues of a bad relationship to God. One of two things will happen: 1. […]

When is Enough, Enough

By silentforamoment on Monday, August 27th, 2012 | 2 Comments

I asked this question in a therapy session, but didn’t get the answer I wanted. I asked friends and family, but they advised “enough” had been the first red flag during the dating process. Truth is, no one can truly tell you when enough is enough. Only you know your limits and when that final […]

…an Excerpt from “Ask No Questions, Tell No Lies”

By silentforamoment on Monday, July 30th, 2012 | No Comments

Thomas and Jonni stopped when they entered the cafeteria. Jonni surveyed the room to see if she recognized anyone. Only one woman caught her attention, but she ignored her. Darnell’s ex-girlfriend was probably here just getting a prenatal checkup. Jonni sighed and turned around. “He’s not in here so I’m going to head to the […]

Why Men Cheat…From a Man’s Viewpoint

By silentforamoment on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 | Comments Off

Communication is key factor in any relationship. Understand the message and in turn make sure you’re sending a clear message yourself. I’m reminded of an argument with my spouse that should have gone in a totally different direction than it did all because he misunderstood my message. From that one misinterpretation, it skyrocketed into a […]

Marriage Counseling

By silentforamoment on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 | Comments Off

Most marriages cannot survive an affair. Divorce, abuse, resentment, and other negative consequences are the aftermath of divorce. What do you think? Is it possible to trust your mate after an affair and start over? I think it is possible to heal and if both parties are willing to make the marriage work, it is […]

Just Why Do Women Leave Men?

By Kristie Ronalds on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 | No Comments

If you’re a man and worried that the special woman in your life might leave you, then you need to read the following advice. The question of why women leave men starts back to the dawn of relationships. Many guys think they have got the answer, however , you can be surprised.

80/20 Rule

By silentforamoment on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 | Comments Off

What are your thoughts on a man or woman leaving their current relationship to begin another? You may think that it is a cowardly way to deal with real life issues that are in your present relationship. But for the most part, your mate believes the “grass is greener on the other side” if they […]

Respect Your Man

By silentforamoment on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 | No Comments

If you are a strong-willed, independent woman relinquishing control to someone can be very difficult. It’s not something that you WANT to do, but it is something that you NEED to do if you are married or are planning to get married. Why? Two words: divine order. Ladies, our husbands were put in a position […]

The Good Husband

By silentforamoment on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 | Comments Off

Have no fear ladies, chivalry still exists. There are still men who tell their wives to just wake up and they’ll do the rest. George Bailey’s still “lasso the moon” for their wives. Not every relationship ends in divorce. Wives do actually have a fighting chance of being number one in their spouses’s life and […]