Women Relationships Marriage

New York Times best-selling, award-winning author, actor, and motivational speaker Hill Harper invites listeners to join the conversation about the breakdown of the African-American family. The black community of past generations found strength in families, but today’s black children have less than a one in three chance of being raised in a two-parent household. Harper’s search for answers to this phenomenon is an enlightening and empowering journey.

Claire Dederer is a happily married mother of two, ages nine and 12, when she suddenly finds herself totally despondent and, simultaneously, suffering through a kind of erotic reawakening. This exuberant memoir shifts between her present experience as a middle-aged mom in the grip of mysterious new hungers and herself as a teenager - when she last experienced life with such heightened sensitivity and longing.

‘Things You Should Know About Women (Written By A Man)’ is a light-hearted offering that has ended up as a rather difficult subject to categorise. How it is viewed will very much depend upon the gender and particular viewpoint of the reader, as it could possibly be seen as a book promoting marital or partnership harmony or, at the other end of the spectrum, a guide to treating the dangerously infectious inferiority complex of a fully committed male chauvinist. Without too much scrutiny, at first glance, a clue of sorts must be considered to be hidden within the title. This engaging and ...

Starring quarterback. Lacrosse team captain. Ripped muscles from head to toe. In high school, he was only a jock with a pretty face. Nothing more, nothing less. Ok? Then why did I volunteer to pose as Dune’s fake fiancé? I convinced myself it was just to help an old acquaintance. He needed to sell a story to the judge. Keeping his niece safe was Dune’s first priority. And he promised to save me from my creepy biological father. So, I agreed to move into his mansion. Only for the sake of our story and my protection, right? Well, maybe, that’s not all. The fake fiancé shtick had ...

If you choose to stay in your marriage, you have options other than punishing, tolerating, or ignoring your spouse; extraordinary growth awaits a woman willing to deal with the pain of her husband's struggles with sexual purity. Even if your spouse will not participate in a program for healing, you can change your own life in powerful and permanent ways. Shattered Vows is inspired by Debra Laaser's own journey through betrayal, her extensive work with hundreds of hurting women as a licensed marriage and family therapist, and her healed marriage after her husband's infidelity.

The first year of marriage is the most important. It forms the habits - good and bad - that will define the rest of your married life. Make that first year the best it can be.

Marriage is meant to be a partnership—not a prison sentence for your independence. So why do so many women feel like they’ve lost themselves after saying “I do”? Here’s the truth: The secret to a lasting, passionate marriage isn’t bending over backwards to please him—it’s keeping your magnetic edge. And that means knowing how to balance love, independence, and a little mystery. In Magnetic Matrimony, we’re throwing out the outdated rules of wifedom and diving into the psychology of what makes a marriage truly work. Spoiler alert: It’s not about playing the perfect ...

Never fall in love with your boss… I’ve worked for Leon for two years now. Which means I’ve been in love with Leon for about, oh, 730 days, give or take. He’s tall, gorgeous, hardworking, and strict. Most of the staff at Noah’s Ark are scared of him. But I can handle the Lion King, as I like to call him. I’m his PA. I book his dental appointments, pick up his dry cleaning, keep his diary, walk his dogs, and organize his accounts. I know him as well as a wife would, although unfortunately without the added benefits that role would bring. I’d tell him how I feel, but he’s made...

The qualities that men love and look for in a woman while on a date will be very, very different from the qualities women want and desire most in a man. Unfortunately, it's this lack of knowledge regarding these differences that tends to confuse and trip many women up during those first few dates. If you don't know what men want and what makes them feel love-smitten on a date, then you might find yourself struggling to connect with quality men and unable to keep them interested in you.

Welcome to a heartfelt look at the growing phenomenon of Latino Men and Black Women (LMBW) relationships. This emerging movement highlights the increasing number of couples from these backgrounds coming together in love, and it’s a celebration of the beautiful, evolving landscape of modern romance. The LMBW community fosters a welcoming and supportive environment where people find meaningful connections and build serious, loving relationships. It’s a space where the joys of diversity are embraced and where couples celebrate their unique blend of backgrounds. Latino men and Black women ...

What happens when “I do” becomes “I don’t”? In Calling It Off, Katherine Rose Woller, an “almost bride” herself, uses her hard-fought growth, honest reflection, vulnerability, and ultimately flawed human experience to highlight the realities of what it’s like to call off a wedding. By sharing her transformative journey through the fire of a failed engagement and back, she draws on the relatable yet profoundly stigmatized experience of calling off a wedding to illustrate the importance of trusting your gut, stepping through fear, and living authentically for you.

From her beginnings as an early blogger, Ree Drummond has become a household name with a passionate following of devoted fans. On her blog, in her magazine, and on her cooking show, Ree shares recipes, tales of her adventures in the country, and stories of everyday life with her four children and cowboy/rancher husband.

Love is easy to give when you are getting it back. Are we still called to God's plan of how to love when we are getting none in return? Shauna Shanks's brave journey through obedience reveals the outcome of when we dare to follow God's ludicrous outline for love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. Wrecked with news of her husband's affair and his request for a divorce, Shauna finds herself urgently faced with a decision. Does she give up and divorce her husband and move on, or does she try to fight for her marriage?

Don’t believe the alarmist hype, advises top relationship therapist Dr. Sonya Rhodes. Today’s Alpha women - ambitious, self-assured, and hardworking - aren’t going to end up lonely spinsters. They don’t have to settle for Mr. Good Enough. Echoing Sheryl Sandberg’s powerful message, The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match shares the secret necessary to triumph in love and work: Find the right partner. It can be done - and Dr. Rhodes has the tools to help.

This audiobook explores why women have actually struggled sexually, helping you to realize where these feelings of brokenness originated. Having this awareness will open you to the possibilities of creating a sex life that works for you.

If you’re navigating the confusing and often painful world of marriage with a high-functioning autistic partner, you are not alone. The You’re Not Crazy! He’s Autistic Guide and Journal for Women (2 in 1) is here to offer understanding and support, all in one place.

Only I could get marooned on a desert island with the man who broke my heart… The last thing I want is to be forced to live with the guy I broke up with seven years ago. Okay, the desert island is paradise—if you ignore the spiders the size of my hand. And it’s true that Theo Prince is still the most gorgeous guy I’ve ever seen. But I’m determined he won’t break my heart again. Then the tropical storm hits. It’s sooooo hot. The cave we’re sheltering in is really small. Theo’s loin cloth isn’t leaving much to the imagination. And then he tells me a secret that changes ...

The New I Do, therapist Susan Pease Gadoua and journalist Vicki Larson take a groundbreaking look at the modern shape of marriage to help listeners open their minds to marrying more consciously and creatively. Offering actual models of less-traditional marriages, including everything from a parenting marriage (intended for the sake of raising and nurturing children) to a comfort or safety marriage (where people marry for financial security or companionship), the audiobook covers unique options for couples interested in forging their own paths.

Cómo una mujer se convierte en bruja y un hombre en bestia es un espejo de las principales actitudes que podemos tomar y que destruyen la relación, como por ejemplo, la soberbia que termina por anular al otro; la infidelidad que carcome la base de la confianza; el control y la violencia que aniquilan al amor, entre muchas otras que Martha Alicia Chávez nos invita a explorar.

You already know that your husband, boyfriend, or son is wired differently from you, but do you know what that really means? It means, among other things, that he's been given the gift of a unique visual wiring - and the challenges that come with it. Through the compassion and candor in this audiobook, you can learn what men have long wished the women in their lives knew but didn't know how to explain - and see the difference this awareness makes.