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Is it worth it to celebrate Sweetest Day?
Read full article: Is it worth it to celebrate Sweetest Day?This Saturday is Sweetest Day and while some may brush it off as a “Hallmark holiday,” others see it as a time to show appreciation for the one they love. We wanted to see what people really think of the day, so we invited Jasen Magic, a local magician and comedian, and AJ Williams, the Editor in Chief for the Michigan Chronicle and the lady behind singleblackchick.com, to see what they had to say.
Detroit Love Stories: 3 more local love stories to warm your heart
Read full article: Detroit Love Stories: 3 more local love stories to warm your heartTo celebrate, we wanted to share some amazing love stories from local couples. This is all part of our new Detroit Love Stories Newsletter, which will feature stories like this one, along with dating advice, guest blogs and more. Floating the right boatNatalie B. writes: My husband and I met in 2015 while in Chicago. She is still the love of my life and we’re still on our honeymoon after all these years. Sign up for the Detroit Love Stories Newsletter below:
Detroit Love Stories: 3 local love stories to warm your heart
Read full article: Detroit Love Stories: 3 local love stories to warm your heartIt’s coming up -- and to celebrate, we wanted to share some amazing love stories from local couples. AdI didn’t know at that time he was thinking the same thing. I didn’t know what I was thinking. He wasn’t mad but he said me “If you don’t want to go I totally understand.” “No I want to go I really really do. I really didn’t think much about it.
Looking for love (stories) -- share yours!
Read full article: Looking for love (stories) -- share yours!“Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Love never fails.”-- 1 Corinthians 13You’ve probably heard this Bible verse many times at weddings or perhaps an engagement or anniversary party -- anywhere love is being celebrated. Likely the best way to understand love is to live it and listen to each other’s love stories. We’d like to hear your love stories to help us all get a better picture of what love is and what it means.
Down for meeting someone new? Try a virtual date!
Read full article: Down for meeting someone new? Try a virtual date!The COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed a lot of things down, but dating wasn’t one of them. Dating online or through an app has skyrocketed over the past few months and it’s only getting more popular. One way daters are making up for not having the ability to meet in person are through virtual dates. If a person feels like they are ready to seek a date, getting your online profile right is key. AdWatch the video above to hear more about virtual dating in the D.
‘Leave the contempt behind’: Ways to repair relationships during deeply divided times
Read full article: ‘Leave the contempt behind’: Ways to repair relationships during deeply divided timesBut there are some strategies to begin repairing those relationships. The tragedy is to lose relationships with friends and family over politics that has divided us more deeply than at any other time in the last half-century. Those relationships can get pushed aside by a powerful new force in our lives during the wedge between us -- the internet. Step one in repairing those damaged relationships is remembering why we forged those bonds in the first place. “When we get curious, we can leave the contempt behind because that’s what we’re starting with,” Ulrich said.
Hes helped celebrities now hes helping you
Read full article: Hes helped celebrities now hes helping youDr. Ish Major, a celebrity psychiatrist, has suggestions for couples facing uncertainty during the time of quarantine. He knows things can get stressful so he suggests carving out me time to make we time more enjoyable. When it comes to his show Marriage Bootcamp: Hip Hop Edition Dr. Major says that its been a rocky season with lots of different relationship battles between the couples. Drinking, enabling, cheating, altercations, and lies will all come together in the season finale this Thursday on WEtv. Watch the video to for more relationship advice.
People take more photos of their dog than partner, study says
Read full article: People take more photos of their dog than partner, study saysA new study claims nearly 2/3rds of people take more photos of their dog than their partner. The study on how dog owners feel about their furry friends was released Friday by Rover. In addition to 65% of dog owners admitting to taking more photos of their dog than their significant other, 94% of pet-owners consider their dog a member of their family and 79% include their dog in family moments like holiday cards, vacations and even marriage proposals. More than half admit they greet their dog when they get home before they acknowledge anyone else. There are many benefits to having a dog -- they’re good for your health and they’re good for your love-life -- it’s no wonder that many companies are now allowing employees to bring their dogs to work with them.