VIDEO: There are a lot of things that can contribute to the success and downfall of your relationship. One of the books that we’ve been re-reading lately is Fighting for Your Marriage by Howard J. Markman, Scott M. Stanley, and Susan L. Blumberg. They talk about 4 destructive patterns that can occur in relationships. Today, we […]
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Many years ago, a friend of mine walked up behind another friend who had just returned from two tours of duty in Viet Nam with the Marines. The vet didn’t hear my friend until she was right behind him. His training kicked in, and he whirled and struck out with a karate chop. Fortunately, he […]
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By Barnett Brickner The difference between a bad fight or a bad marriage and a bad fight or a good marriage is learning to fight fair. You can have an overall good marriage even you have a bad fight. Actually, couples who fight in a productive way and end the fight right, report more marital […]
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By Dwayne L. Buckingham All women, including Black women, should be afforded the opportunity to achieve marital satisfaction if desired, regardless of the nature of their childhood experiences. However, decades of research have shown that childhood experiences can affect children throughout their childhoods, extending into their adulthoods. Previous research literature about the marital satisfaction for […]
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By Team BLAM If you’re black, under 40, and have some awareness of urban vernacular you’ve probably heard or used the term “wife beater”. Yup “WIFE BEATER”…terminology referring to a sleevless shirt, A-shirt, or tank top that has been seen being worn by men who are volatile, eruptive, violent, and abusive to women. “Wife Beater”….women […]
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By Stephany Alexander Abusive men are often survivors of abuse themselves. Signs of an abusive man can range from emotional, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. Frequently an emotionally abusive man is also a verbally abusive man or a combination of all abuse types. A sign of an abusive man can usually be found after a […]
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By Aiyana Ma’at Are you emotional? Are you a pessimist? Are you a downer? Better yet do you feel negative, upset, or down more often than you’d like to admit? I’d be lying If I didn’t say that I am absolutely 100% an emotional person. It serves me well in some ways and in other […]
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By Ilex Bien-Aime I always strive to be transparent with my wife but I realized that maybe I am not being transparent with myself. Maybe it’s easier for me to point out all of the negative traits that she brings to the table and inadvertently gloss over my own. Could I be the one who […]
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By Lisa Are you ready for some F O O T B A L L ! Dat, Dat, Daa Dat Dat, Daa… (ESPN Theme Song) So, the football season officially began Thursday, September 8th, and for all you football fans out there, many of your days and nights will be dominated by the NFL and […]
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Video: I am in desperate need of your help. I’m sure everyone says this for the most part but I really trust the both of you with advice more than I trust some of the closest people in my life. Please Help Me!!! Relevant info and brief history: I am 28 years old and live […]
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4 DANGER signs that WILL DERAIL your RELATIONSHIP
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Communication, Conflict Management/byVIDEO: There are a lot of things that can contribute to the success and downfall of your relationship. One of the books that we’ve been re-reading lately is Fighting for Your Marriage by Howard J. Markman, Scott M. Stanley, and Susan L. Blumberg. They talk about 4 destructive patterns that can occur in relationships. Today, we […]
Build A Better You: Choosing To Respond Instead Of React
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byMany years ago, a friend of mine walked up behind another friend who had just returned from two tours of duty in Viet Nam with the Marines. The vet didn’t hear my friend until she was right behind him. His training kicked in, and he whirled and struck out with a karate chop. Fortunately, he […]
Are You Fighting Fair In Your Marriage?
/in Becoming One, Conflict Management/byBy Barnett Brickner The difference between a bad fight or a bad marriage and a bad fight or a good marriage is learning to fight fair. You can have an overall good marriage even you have a bad fight. Actually, couples who fight in a productive way and end the fight right, report more marital […]
Can Black Women Achieve Marital Satisfaction? Participate In A Research Study Aiming To Answer This Very Question.
/in A Woman's Point Of View, Becoming One, Communication, Conflict Management, Love & Marriage/byBy Dwayne L. Buckingham All women, including Black women, should be afforded the opportunity to achieve marital satisfaction if desired, regardless of the nature of their childhood experiences. However, decades of research have shown that childhood experiences can affect children throughout their childhoods, extending into their adulthoods. Previous research literature about the marital satisfaction for […]
VIDEO: “Wife Beater”….Is It REALLY That Serious?
/in Becoming One, Conflict Management, Love & Marriage/byBy Team BLAM If you’re black, under 40, and have some awareness of urban vernacular you’ve probably heard or used the term “wife beater”. Yup “WIFE BEATER”…terminology referring to a sleevless shirt, A-shirt, or tank top that has been seen being worn by men who are volatile, eruptive, violent, and abusive to women. “Wife Beater”….women […]
Top 10 Signs Of An Abusive Man
/in Conflict Management/byBy Stephany Alexander Abusive men are often survivors of abuse themselves. Signs of an abusive man can range from emotional, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. Frequently an emotionally abusive man is also a verbally abusive man or a combination of all abuse types. A sign of an abusive man can usually be found after a […]
Negative Emotions: How To Get A Grip Before They Get A Hold Of You
/in Conflict Management, Hot Topics, Inspiration/byBy Aiyana Ma’at Are you emotional? Are you a pessimist? Are you a downer? Better yet do you feel negative, upset, or down more often than you’d like to admit? I’d be lying If I didn’t say that I am absolutely 100% an emotional person. It serves me well in some ways and in other […]
I Need To Stop Focussing On My Wife’s Faults And Instead Focus On Overcoming Mine
/in A Man's Point Of View, Becoming One, Conflict Management, Love & Marriage/byBy Ilex Bien-Aime I always strive to be transparent with my wife but I realized that maybe I am not being transparent with myself. Maybe it’s easier for me to point out all of the negative traits that she brings to the table and inadvertently gloss over my own. Could I be the one who […]
Get Your Head Out The Game: Football & Domestic Violence
/in Conflict Management/byBy Lisa Are you ready for some F O O T B A L L ! Dat, Dat, Daa Dat Dat, Daa… (ESPN Theme Song) So, the football season officially began Thursday, September 8th, and for all you football fans out there, many of your days and nights will be dominated by the NFL and […]
I Am Being Abused!!! I’m In Desperate Need Of Your Help!
/in Conflict Management/byVideo: I am in desperate need of your help. I’m sure everyone says this for the most part but I really trust the both of you with advice more than I trust some of the closest people in my life. Please Help Me!!! Relevant info and brief history: I am 28 years old and live […]