Eros Meets Agape

I think we have all heard at least one couple that gets into a heated argument with their spouse and one person threatens ‘divorce’. It’s used as a tactic to get one person in line. But how effective is this? Divorce should not be used as punishment. It shouldn’t be used at all. There are some couples who truly have severe problems in their relationship, which if not discussed, and emotional closeness is not restored, their relationship begins to fail. So what are these warning signs? Let’s listen in as we discuss The 4 Horsemen. Research shows that 96% of couples who experience all 4 of these behaviors in their relationship, if they continue, then the threat of divorce, soon becomes reality.

When we think of depression we tend to focus on that of our youth or women. However, 30% men suffer from depression. Signs and symptoms vary but look differently from that of women. Today we’ll talk with filmmaker and graphics designer, Charles Kennedy. His upcoming film Affliction deals with mental health of an African American male. He shares his personal journey overcoming depression. For more information you can follow Charles Kennedy at IG: afflictionmovie and www.CharlesKennedyJr.com

So it’s been a while since we’ve last spoken with Silas. Has he been following the suggestions he’s been given? Or has his roadblocks deterred him altogether? It’s time to check in and it’s time to get real. Today we have our come to Jesus talk with Silas as we find out about his journey and if he’s truly ready for love.

If you’re grappling with a broken heart and you want to shake your way out of this you’ll want to hear this episode. Or if you get depressed this episode will be an eye opener. Although I’m not counseling you in this session, I will go through a tool that starts you on the road towards healing. We’re going to experience “The Trip In”.

You’ve been there before. Someone did something that seems unforgivable…or is it? We’ve all been hurt. But in order to move forward, and to even heal, do we need to forgive? Should we forgive? Does forgiveness mean reconciliation? Does forgiving someone absolve them from the wrong that was done? So many questions to ask. I have Dr. Tezonia Morgan a forgiveness expert shares her personal journey and educates our listeners on the subject of forgiveness. She teaches us how to walk through the process but most importantly, learning that the decision to forgive is a choice that benefits you and not the other person.   To work with Dr. Tezonia Morgan or to purchase her Forgiveness workbook please contact her at: Wings of Virtue 21751 W. 11 Mile Rd. Ste 105 Southfield, MI 48076 248-327-6099 www.wingsofvirtue.org

In order to find love, we have to put ourselves out there. We actually have to put ourselves in positions that make us open and vulnerable to others. Last we met with Silas, we encountered some road blocks. In our chat, we check in to see if he has made progress as well as to share some thoughts to possible resistance he has created that could prevent him from finding the love he wants in life.   Hey guys I’m hosting a free webinar on October 27, 2019. To receive the link to the webinar go to: https://www.subscribepage.com/ABCs2BetterLove

Every kids imagines growing up with both parents. But what happens when that picture does not become your reality? Moms are known for loving their sons and girls are known for loving their dads. But what happens when your dad is not around? Chooses not to be in your life? How do you learn how to love yourself when the person who should have been there wasn’t? How do you learn how to be loved? A parent is the most influential person in a child’s life. Their presence as well as their absence can shape who we become. Will hear from two special ladies as they share their stories and how the absence of their father affected their lives. But don’t believe their stories end in tragedy. They share how they learn to find their inner strength and to be able to choose the right type of man who is worthy of their love. You’ll listen to them overcome tragedy to triumph.   Make sure to follow us on these social media platforms: @erosmeetsagape

Parenting in 2019 can be challenging to say the least. If you are a new mom and have many voices in your ear, or if you are raising a teenager and trying to compete with technology or the ever challenging coparenting post divorce or breakup. All of these scenarios are challenging. My special guest is a parenting expert. She shares with her clients the importance in being the best parent you can be and not being shameful of what that looks like in the eyes of others. She is the Parenting Coach, Mercedes Samudio and she teaches us tips on successful parenting in a world where we and others can be critical to our parenting style.   Dr. Saudia appearing on the All Things Relationship Summit: https://all-things-relationships-virtual-summit.heysummit.com/schedule/

Silas is practicing skill sets to improve his listening and communication skills with others.  He is learning how to open up emotionally.  But this is no easy task.  We learn the struggles he has to overcome and the nakedness required to move past former hurts so that he can love healthily and effectively.  Let’s continue on his journey as I help him to be ready for love.  

Do you ever find yourself attracting the wrong type of man or woman? You aim for one thing but seem to typecast yourself by always attracting a certain type of man or woman? It’s as if we are actors and we are typecast, always picking the same person over and over. When it’s the wrong type of person, it ultimately brings discontentment because we end up in relationships that are unhealthy and unsatisfying. If this is you and you want help trying to develop healthy and loving relationships, listen in as I show you how to build a healthy framework as we discuss boundary setting: how to attract the right type of man or woman so that you create healthy, loving and functioning relationships.

If you haven’t seen the movie When They See Us, you are missing out on an epic movie that changes the minds and hearts of its viewers. In this four part series, director, Ava Duvernay shares the story of The Exonerated 5 and what their real experience was like after being incarcerated for a violent sexual crime that they did not commit. If you are an African American watching this movie, it moves you in ways that maybe others will never understand. Today, I’m speaking with a family who watched the series together. This family ranges in ages from 6 to 47. Let’s see how each of them were affected by this thought provoking, heart wrenching movie that made us fall in love with these men and share in the joy of their victory.

As we follow Silas on his journey for love, we learn how attachment styles effect how we view ourselves and others. Silas learns that he shuts down during times of conflict. As we move forward he is going to work on decreasing this behavior while he builds his listening skills and beginning to emote. Let’s continue on his journey as I help him to be ready for love.

As we follow Silas on his journey for love, we learn how attachment styles impacted how we view ourselves and others. Based on these styles, we learn there are some hidden fears that causes him develop anxiety when dealing with conflict in a relationship. Silas is not alone. Anyone who does not have secure attachment experiences some attachment fear. Let’s continue on his journey as I help him to identify these fears and now it’s time to address them head on.

There are a lot of stereotypes for men and women. Today I’m talking with Clifford Clark to share professional perspective on societal views regarding various relationship gender stereotypes. We’re helping to shed light on why men and women see, experience and feel the way they do. Clifford and I aren’t competing but we’re passionate about our views as we defend our gender. Listen in to hear our take on why we do the things we do.

How often do we say we are ready for love but once it comes, it seems we repeat the same patterns and the relationship doesn’t seem to work out? You know I say it all the time, “everyone wants to love and be loved” but sometimes we aren’t ready for it when it arrives. Listen in on one man’s journey opening up, being honest and vulnerable about his desire and search for love. You’ll hear first hand the commonalities we all experience based on how we see ourselves, others and our responses to the experiences in our relationships. Let’s walk with Silas on his journey to finding love.

Today we are pulled in numerous directions balancing life, work, family and everything in between. Singles as well as couples are experiencing burn out. But how do we know the difference between simply being tired and actually experiencing burn out? Today we’ll discuss the signs and symptoms to look out for so that you can take control and create healthy life balance.

Every mother and father wants their daughter to be in a safe and loving relationship. Yet, sometimes one’s knight and shining armor is not a place of safety and love but instead is a threat to one’s safety. Domestic violence (DV) can happen to anyone regardless of age, culture, education, race, sex or class. Joining us on today’s show is MaKisha Reed, founder of Greater Girls 1, a non-profit organization that ..... She educates us on the subject and shares with us tools and tips on how to recognize warning signs, identify abusive behaviors, seeking help to get out and taking back control of one’s life after leaving a DV relationship.

No one marries with the thought of ever divorcing. Yet divorce is becoming common place in our society. So what happens that causes a couple to end up on opposite sides of the courtroom? What can we do to divorce-proof our marriage? Today’s show is a gathering of the minds to include a divorce mediator, attorney and a woman who has experienced it personally. Let’s hear them share their thoughts and experience on navigating divorce.

Everyone needs a support system in place that encourages, uplifts tells and tells you the truth - in love. Wise counsel is essential to bounce our idea and thoughts as well as to keep up from making decisions that we later regret. That is exactly what our On the Couch episode will do. In today’s episode we take an introspective look at the difference between compromising and settling. We all experience moments where we begin to question our choices and decisions, but when it comes to dating and the selection of our future partner, our decision is life changing. We have particular preferences. Others may have questioned your preferences. Are they normal? Outlandish? Do you find yourself dating but not seeing what your heart desires? Is what your heart desires too much and you have found yourself questioning your likes and dislikes? Sounds like you may be at a crossroads between compromising and settling. We dig in to determine what is the fine line between compromising for what we want and settling for what we

There aren’t too many households which teach how to have a healthy sexual relationship. When couples get married, they have little knowledge from which it build with their partner. So we’re getting racy in today’s episode as we discuss sexual myths. Let’s build our knowledge base of truth to get rid of knowledge gained from the street so couples can have healthier, happier sexual encounters. Psychotherapist, Clifford Clark, LCSW a marriage and relationship counselor and sexual addiction specialist is joining me for this racy topic.