Reality Marriage
Why do people agree to reality shows that put their marriages on display for all to see? Of course it’s not all bad, but the relationship edited for good television…we want to see the drama…so that’s what we get…and that’s what the not so happy couple is left reflecting upon…
Let’s see…
- Nick and Jessica
- Bobby and Whitney
- Dave and Carmen
- The Hulkster and Linda (I think that is her name)
Karma…
“What goes around comes around, what goes up must come down” ~ Alicia Keys
I know by now everyone has heard of the not-so-much love triangle that is Alicia Keys (the other woman), Swizz Beatz (the cheating husband), and Mashonda (the wife and mother of his child)…yes, that is correct, Swizz Beatz and Mashonda are still husband and wife. The blog sphere and twitter have been buzzing with this story for the past few days, so I thought I would give my two cents on the matter…
Caught with his pants down!
I was forwarded this email by a friend of mine who happened to be on “the list”. I don’t know how I would have reacted if I was in the “Mrs” shoes…but I don’t think I would have done this…
Ladies/Everyone:
then comes marriage…
Editors’ Note: This story originally appeared in the February 2008 issue of Points Magazine–a special edition publication celebrating African-American Heritage Month (February) and Black Music Month (June). The entire publication may be viewed by clicking the link at the conclusion of this entry.
Why Did I Get Married?
By Andrea Jackson Barefield
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