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At What Point is the Risk of Adultery the Highest?

By guestalexandra on Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 | No Comments

Adultery is the engagement in sexual activity by a married person with someone other than her/his spouse. …adultery is one of the

My Woman-Ogling, Lusting Husband Makes Me Sick

By guestsuzanne on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 | 3 Comments

It is a fact that men will always find some women attractive, regardless of their marital status. Married men, on the other hand, are expected to stop flirting or lusting for other women. They also must do their best to keep their interactions with women…

OWN

By silentforamoment on Monday, September 17th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Own up to your mistakes. Own up to the bad choices that you’ve made. Own up to the selfish need to be right. Own up to the fear of being alone. Own up to the fear of rejection. Own up to the fact that you love him, but he doesn’t love you. Own up to […]

Love

By silentforamoment on Friday, August 31st, 2012 | 2 Comments

It’s innocent and pure. Never tainted. It’s not or the happy feeling after you have . But what if that love you have for your mate could be redirected for a better desire to please them? You may not be one of those people who enjoy public displays of affection. I know some people who […]

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 […]

Waiting

By silentforamoment on Sunday, June 17th, 2012 | No Comments

Dilemma: Waiting is a gift. It takes a special person to wait, especially one who has patience wrapped in a plastic bag of perseverance. We’re in a microwave popcorn society. Everything has to be right now, quick, fast, and in a hurry. Even our high-speed internet is considered slow if it doesn’t navigate 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 Session

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

Him: She is a good woman, but she doesn’t forget anything I’ve done wrong. Pastor: What did you do wrong? Him: I had an affair, and now she’s not with me at all. Pastor: That explains why she hasn’t forgotten anything. A woman won’t ever forget, but it is her choice to forgive you. Her: […]

Happy Mother’s Day

By silentforamoment on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 | Comments Off

There’s no experience necessary to be a mom. The pay is minimal and the workload is strenuous. There is heavy lifting involved. Your heart may hurt. Your back and feet will be sore. You will meet a few gray hairs that like to stand out to prove their existence. There are no off days. You […]