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5 Satisfying Ways Spiritual Counseling Helps Marriages Succeed

January 22, 2016 By Real Wife

At some point in our lives, we must study to show ourselves approved. We are taught as early as Pre-K the importance of studying. We eventually learn that in order to be successful at most endeavors, we must study to pass tests. However, even after passing tests, it is essential we continue our growth through […]

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“It’s A Process”: Mr. Harvey Couldn’t Have Said It Better

January 17, 2016 By Real Wife

There was a video message that I continuously saw circulating on my Facebook news feed. We all know there is so much to read and view out there that not every video or article will be seen. Although I saw this image with a message that read, “This is the BEST message to me since […]

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Trump the Trump: The Best “Hype” Man Ever!

December 22, 2015 By Real Wife

Trump the Trump: The Best “Hype” Man Ever! Mr. Trump you are hilarious! I can’t recall witnessing a presidential candidate that put on a better one man show than you. I must say you do a great job at both being the hype man and performing as the headliner act of your show. For those […]

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To Nag or Not To Nag?…That is the Question

December 6, 2015 By Real Wife

As we approached home, I reflected upon what our counselor advised me to do, shut up and pray (Take the Muzzle Off Your Man). She even led me to a scripture, Proverbs 27:15-16, A quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping on a rainy day. Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind or […]

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Are Celebs Role Models By Default?

August 9, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

As I’m sitting here writing, Rihanna’s “Bih Better Have My Money” is spinning on constant replay in my head. Yes, I’m a fan of R&B and Hip Hop!! I love it! The beats just take me somewhere!! I have much respect for the artists talent, grind and work ethic. However, I must admit I am […]

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5 Reasons to Make Your Spouse Your Study Buddy

August 2, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

At some point in life we must study to show ourselves approved. We are taught as early as Pre K the importance of studying. We eventually learn that in order to be successful at our endeavors we must study to pass tests. Even after passing tests, we continue growth through some type of professional development. […]

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Racism: The Virus that Causes Hate

July 21, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

It’s 2015 and unfortunately history is repeating itself. Sure I’ve heard the saying all my life but I guess I wasn’t a 100% believer. Growing up a child of the 80s and 90s, I witnessed some racism and have experienced “disguised” racism. The kind that shows up in school from classmates, on the job, in […]

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Take the Muzzle Off Your Man

July 18, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

The most significant words my spiritual marriage counselor shared with me were … “Shut Up!” My immediate thought was “shut up?!” But he’s not right! Do you hear what he’s saying? His thinking is ALL wrong!! But at this point I was willing to take the advice because we had hit the bottom.All Posts So […]

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Why Am I Crying?

July 17, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

Welllll, as my son says as he starts to give a long drawn out explanation, what in the world is wrong with me? I just ended a call with my new employer and I’m not excited about my new opportunity. Am I crazy? I have in big letters on my vision board “CHANGE”! Now, “CHANGE” […]

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What’s Your Name?

July 17, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

Ok, check this out….Years ago my little cousins spent the night with my family. At the time, my little cousins were about two and five years old and I was about 13. She and her brother spent the summer with my grandmother who lived close by. Therefore, we (the immediate family) saw them every day! They were well […]