Shaybanks
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Before You Marry
http://shaybanks.com/blog
Practical, easy-to-follow, and very funny pre-marital advice for women in serious relationships.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 27 )
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You’re Newly Engaged and Unhappy
You can’t sleep. You can’t eat. You smile, but inside you want to die. This is supposed to be the most amazing time of your life. You’re finally engaged!... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
5 Tips to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage
[This is a Special Guest Post] Did you know that love does NOT conquer all? You see, often people get married with the idea that their “chemistry” or undying... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Planning a Wedding Or A Major Event?
See how I can help your wedding rock! Click here to see more. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Why I’m Willing to Give You $276–No Questions Asked
“Why can’t I attract the right guy?” “What’s wrong with me?” “I’ve been single for some time and now I’m ready for love, but can’t find it!” “Every guy I attrac... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2012 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Heal Your Money Whore/Nun Personalities
Around this time of year (Christmas), everyone is either a) spending every dime they can on items they’ll soon forget about or b) looking at the money that’s... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Do You Have Your Own Back?
I was brought to my knees. Two years ago, I lost 2 friends with whom I was extremely close. No they didn’t die. But they jabbed a knife so far into my back, tha... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
The 8 Essential Tools You Should Possess Before You Marry
A wedding day is the most important day of a woman’s life. Or so every wedding vendor will tell a gushing bride as they ask her for more money. I know women... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
How to Handle Rejection and Move On to the Next
We all want to avoid this, but, in life, rejection is inevitable. Even uber hot celebrities like Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie get dumped. There’s just no way... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
How to Turn Your Nags/Demands Into Requests He’d Love to Honor
You know you shouldn’t do it but you don’t know how to stop. You’re not sure if you’d be heard if you didn’t constantly remind him about what he said he’d do,... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Top 3 Male Behaviors Decoded
Consider this an addition to the other weird male behaviors I’ve talked about already. You can find them here and here. Now on to examine 3 behaviors that make... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
How Hard Should You Work to Make Your Relationship a Success?
Sometimes in relationships, you know when something’s wrong, you just can’t seem to put your finger on what it is. Things aren’t necessarily awful, but there’s... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
I Love Him But…Pt.2
“In any relationship, you’re going to get only about 80% of what you want.” ~Why Did I Get Married? movie When it comes to hearing “I love him but…”... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
I Love Him But… Pt. 1
“I can’t date him because he doesn’t have a six pack.” “I can’t continue to be with him because he doesn’t go to church every Sunday & Wednesday.” “I can’t... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
The One and Only Way to Find True Love
“Act like a prize and you’ll make him a believer.” ~Sherry Argov I’m amazed (sometimes annoyed) at how many women play down their greatness. Whether it’s at wor... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
The 10 Games Every Woman Must Play in Her Relationship
The number one way to kill any relationship is to start losing interest in it. When you have a “been there, done that” attitude towards your relationship, it ma... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2011 LOVE & SEX, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Are You Paranoid Or Is Something Up?
You know that as a woman, we have a wicked sixth sense. We know when our man has told a white lie to pad his ego and that sometimes when he teases, he’s just... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
How to Gain (save) $1,500 and Lose 15 Pounds in 6 Weeks
Could you use an extra $1,500 in the next 6 weeks*? Need to lose those last stubborn 15/20/30/50+ pounds? Whether you’re saving for a trip with your boo or you... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2011 FAMILY, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE -
This is an A & B Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively with His Baby Momma
In the last blog post, I showed you some boundaries you should set up with your man and the mother of his children (a.k.a. baby momma). Now let’s talk about... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Setting Boundaries with His Baby Momma
I’ve talked about Baby Mommas before and it has led to many emails by readers who wanted to unload their stories, but unwilling to comment. Read more
Posted on 14 May 2011 -
Wanna A Hot, Sexy Relationship That Sizzles? Kick Your Insecurities Ass!
Special Guest Post by my dear friend, Kimberly Riggins. If you are a single lady, unlucky in love, or looking for “that man”, listen up. Are you someone who... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2011 FAMILY, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS
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