(ThyBlackMan.com) I know many of you have heard of or may even use the phrase yourself of “doing the most” or “doing too much“, well ladies I’m here to tell you that some of you are doing waaay too much. I understand that circumstances bring about responsibilities i.e. children, family, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Relating to daughters doesn’t come natural to many of us, but we can learn to connect in an affirming way. We testosterone-filled males can relate well to girls, and it doesn’t require a huge adjustment in our approach. We have so much potential power to influence their self-esteem, their ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV) At some point, everyone gets angry at their spouse. It could be over something minor like leaving the cap off ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When Gary first held his son, it was awkward. The child cried and he didn’t know what to do. It was obvious that his wife already felt a deep affection for this new member of the family. But Gary didn’t know what to say, and there was no rush ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Since we used to be boys, we have a more natural companionship with our sons; we’re more alike, and we enjoy more of the same activities. Oddly enough, even though it’s easier for us to be with our sons, it’s still too often a distant relationship. We need to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Do you know how to listen? Sometimes we think we know how to listen, but we aren’t actually hearing what our partner is trying to tell us. The number one complaint I hear from couples is that their partner does not listen to them. Listening is one of the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is a fine line between collaboration and domination. In both personal and business situations, people in your life may not always understand the difference between collaboration and domination – and this is how egos become bruised, feelings get hurt and one person or another may want to walk ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’m pretty new to this marriage thing. Like many of you, successful marriages weren’t too present in my childhood, so I’m kinda feeling my way through this. I’ve picked up bits and pieces from the marriages I do deem as being healthy, but for the most part, I’m just ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Like many fathers, my job requires me to travel a lot for work. I’m away from home more than I would like to be, but at the same time, my family knows the purpose behind what I do, and they support me. Still, I have to accept the fact ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s one sentence that men never want to hear from a woman, it’s four words that hit you square in the gut, “Let’s just be friends”. Understand that we have friends, don’t need new ones, men don’t pick up new friends along the way all willy nilly. We’ve had ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I returned home after another long day anticipating a good meal and then a few hours of R & R in front of the TV. But when I opened the door, evidence to the contrary was obvious: a pink coat, a small, glittery shoe, and then a shriek of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many perspectives on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Perspectives about which we continue to explore, write and speak. Pastor of the people, Philosopher of non-violence, Ph.D. in theology, Peacemaker of Nobel Prize quality, Protester of racial injustice, Councilor to Presidents and a Promoter of ...