(ThyBlackMan.com) Several weeks ago, I read A Grief Observed. The book, written by CS Lewis (1898 – 1963), was written as an expression of the author’s grief over the death of his wife, Joy. At times, the author seemed angry, as he frequently expressed his displeasure with God regarding his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Since we are all sinful dysfunctional people who at some time will prove ourselves to be untrustworthy, every important relationship in our life will require the rebuilding of trust at some point in time. Sometimes it may only be a slight ‘remodeling’ while at other times it will be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Men and women often find themselves in a relationship rut. There’s a lot of talk of what’s missing but not enough talk about what is good. The old Mars/Venus argument is always front and center and one of the prime examples is the often cited “Cuddle” argument. Women want ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the most important keys to the advancement of the Black American community is the empowerment of Black American families. There are numerous research studies that continue to dwell solely on the deficit social progress statistics or on the pathology of African Americans in 2011. For sure there ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sex isn’t the same as it was in your 20s — but it can still be satisfying. Contrary to common myths about sexuality and older adults, sex is not just for the young. Many seniors continue to enjoy their sexuality into their 80s and beyond. A healthy sex life ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In my coaching sessions it’s not unusual to encounter a husband distressed with his wife’s disposition. In his anguish it’s also common to hear him voice his desire to be done with the marriage. The unfortunate aspect of this temperament is, oftentimes a husband has chosen to travel a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In a 4×100 relay race the goal is to win, but to achieve this you must first cross the finish line. In a race it is assumed that the team with the fastest sprinters will win, when the reality is oftentimes it is the team with the most effective ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Yoga can provide a wonderful antidote to stress. But did you know it could also improve your relationship? In addition to managing your stress and boosting your fitness level, an added bonus of yoga is an easing of relationship tensions—it is practically impossible to be angry at someone while ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You’re reading this right now because divorce has impacted your home. That’s not unusual; for every two couples who got married today, another couple chose to end their marriage. The circumstances surrounding each divorce are as unique as the people whose marriages end, but once “I do” becomes “I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You want to share your life with someone special, but you’re so busy that you can’t seem to find the time. Sound familiar? Yes, dating is time-consuming, but here’s how to refocus your time so you can date more. 1. Ask Yourself How Much Time You Really Have To ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) That sound you’re hearing is millions of social contracts being torn up simultaneously! There are members of your Facebook Fam that need to have their branches removed from your family tree. I’m not talking about your Mama or Auntie that like every photo you post or leave heartfelt, but ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Some of us are born to be big brothers or the eldest among the siblings. Some are born the youngest. Some are born the proverbial middle child. Regardless of birth order, being a brother often entails a big responsibility, especially if you are the eldest. Most of the time, ...