http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/ Young Black Professional Guide Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:27:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-2049 YBP Guide to “it’s our wedding day!” | Young Black Professional Guide Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:53:20 +0000 http://www.ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/#comment-2049 [...] 25th, 2007 Kimberly Michelle · No Comments The editors of YBP Guide are jumping the broom! I’m so excited for today that I just had to share. I trust that our contributors will hold it [...] [...] 25th, 2007 Kimberly Michelle · No Comments The editors of YBP Guide are jumping the broom! I’m so excited for today that I just had to share. I trust that our contributors will hold it [...]

]]> http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-721 YBP Guide — The Art of Arguing Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:04:53 +0000 http://www.ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/#comment-721 [...] It may be helpful to realize that arguments often perpetuate themselves because of conscious, and unconscious, expectations and assumptions about our partner. These assumptions are carried over from past hurts and lingering wishes from previous relationships, including the relationships we had with our parents and siblings. When the assumptions and/or needs of one partner touches off negative expectations (fears) or disappointments in the other partner, you have a recipe for the kind of repetitive argument pattern that plagues so many couples. Therapy is helpful in working through such dilemmas, especially if you are in a serious relationship headed towards the alter. [...] [...] It may be helpful to realize that arguments often perpetuate themselves because of conscious, and unconscious, expectations and assumptions about our partner. These assumptions are carried over from past hurts and lingering wishes from previous relationships, including the relationships we had with our parents and siblings. When the assumptions and/or needs of one partner touches off negative expectations (fears) or disappointments in the other partner, you have a recipe for the kind of repetitive argument pattern that plagues so many couples. Therapy is helpful in working through such dilemmas, especially if you are in a serious relationship headed towards the alter. [...]

]]> http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-305 YBP Guide — weekly roundup: 3/17 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:18:32 +0000 http://www.ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/#comment-305 [...] Black Weddings (from a bride’s perspective) [...] [...] Black Weddings (from a bride’s perspective) [...]

]]> http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Reflections of a Tomboy Turned Princess Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:35:00 +0000 http://www.ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/#comment-220 [...] Gotta love Italian road trips. Other than that, lately I’ve written some good posts on Black Weddings and Irritating Co-Workers so be sure to check them out. And I’m so glad my friend Gloria [...] [...] Gotta love Italian road trips. Other than that, lately I’ve written some good posts on Black Weddings and Irritating Co-Workers so be sure to check them out. And I’m so glad my friend Gloria [...]

]]> http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Sheria Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:22:50 +0000 http://www.ybpguide.com/2007/03/12/black-weddings-from-a-brides-perspective/#comment-206 Kim! I agree - future brides, please be nice to your wedding party's wallet! Of course everyone wants you to have your dream wedding, but the costs of bridesmaids dresses can be ridiculous! Given the fact that your girls will probably never wear them again (no matter how "practical" they may seem), choose something that is inexpensive yet flattering (easier said than done). Kim! I agree – future brides, please be nice to your wedding party’s wallet! Of course everyone wants you to have your dream wedding, but the costs of bridesmaids dresses can be ridiculous! Given the fact that your girls will probably never wear them again (no matter how “practical” they may seem), choose something that is inexpensive yet flattering (easier said than done).

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