myTakes: Marriage & Weddings
Living a Double Life
In the public eyes, I am a loving mother to my kids, a faithful wife to my husband, a wise teacher to my students, and a God fearing woman to my church, and a dedicated wife to a pastor. To everyone who knows me, I am the...
Destination Dreams - A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Perfect Wedding Getaway
Introduction: Destination weddings have become increasingly popular for couples seeking a unique and memorable way to tie the knot. Planning such an event, however, requires careful consideration and meticulous...
I’ve started to grow more and more worried about when I will settle down and have children
As a traditional person I always thought I’d marry young. I was always very maternal and nurturing wanted to be a mother from a very young age. I always knew I would marry when I wanted to have children. It’s probably for...
Top 5 Unique Themes and Ideas for Indian weddings
Indian weddings are known for their grandeur, vibrancy, and colorful celebrations. From the Mehndi to the Sangeet to the actual wedding ceremony, Indian weddings are a unique and joyous celebration of love and unity. To...
The Importance of Pre-Marriage Counseling
Pre-marriage counseling is an important step for couples who are planning to get married. It is a process of education and guidance that helps couples to understand and work through any issues or concerns they may have...
How to Plan a Wedding: A Step-by-Step Guide
Planning a wedding can be a stressful and overwhelming task, but it doesn't have to be. With the right plan in place, you can enjoy the process and create a memorable wedding day that reflects your style and personality....
Marriage: Is it Really in Favor of Men?
Marriage is often viewed as an institution that primarily benefits men, but is this really the case? In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the legal and societal norms surrounding marriage and how they can be...
What are the benefits of marriage for men these days?
I have seen this debate on GAG for more than 5 years. So I thought I would provide some insight on this subject. YES....marriage can provide a number of benefits for men. It's true that young men associate marriage with...
Guys never spend a lot of money on a wedding.
Guys, if you are going to get married (BAD IDEAS) Make sure it's you she's in love with and not the party of the wedding. If she not willing to help the two of you save money to start your life together, then she not in...
Is humanity really only comprised of two beings, both being broadly distributed among many individual organisms?
Does it seem to be that there are two natures at work in humanity as a whole, and that both are resident in any given individual? Can such a thing be? One nature being the aspect of a person which is seemingly...
10 years of bliss
“I don’t need no man telling me what to do”. - Woman ”I don’t want a woman taking my stuff in a divorce.” -Man I see this, and other variants posted here constantly. If I had been on a site like this when I met my now...
The two things that make somebody worth marrying
There are two traits that make somebody marriage material. They are: 1. Compatibility 2. Selfless Concern and Commitment If somebody has that, you should marry them and if you have that, and they are interested in...
Should men also get promise rings or engagement rings? Or should we just do away with engagement rings all together?
I've seen so many posts by women complaining about their engagement ring: "He "only" paid (enter amount here).... "The stone isn't big enough".. And, whatever other complaints they have🙄 It really got me to thinking why...
The Things that Make or Break a Relationship & Marriage
MONEY - how it's spent, saved, budgeted, invested. What role does it play in power dynamics including who does what chores? Interior decorations? Food? Etc. KIDS - do you want kids? How many? How far along into the...
For Black men, marrying a White woman never ends well.
DISCLAIMER: This post is not meant to offend anyone, but is purely an admixture of my opinion, observations and statistical data. This isn't meant to be some "woke" take in case you're looking for one, but a more...
Should guys help their wives around the house if they both work
This should be interesting reading. Girls can show this to their husbands. Go for it girls! A friend came to my house for coffee, we sat down and talked about life. After a while I interrupted the conversation and said to...
What marrying a Registered Nurse (RN) taught me about being in love.
This myTake is inspired by all the doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who have and still are working towards bettering patient outcome during the Covid-19 pandemic. Also inspired by new myTake from @DizzyDesii To...
What Cosmopolitan and Beauty magazines get wrong about dating
In one of Steve Harvey’s books, he says, if a guy compliments you at the gym on your fitness routine, you should say “thanks I like to keep healthy,” and not “thanks, I like to look good .” He says when you oversell your...
Never marry the enemy!
I clipped the quoted comments from a different message board, but I think it defines what most men want in a wife, but modern women are largely uninterested or incapable of providing. "A man is looking for a partner, a...
Where Do Your Values Lie?
Look at the man in the photo. Tall. Handsome. Well-dressed. Confident. ...Right? Most women, when asked who they would want to marry, would probably describe someone like that. That man is Ray Kroc, the person who...
