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		<title>Exciting Times at Luv and Relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Wood</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have been quiet for a couple of weeks because we have been &#8220;cleaning house&#8221;.</p>
<p>As you probably already know, we released the FIRST EVER monthly <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/magazine">digital magazine</a> in the WORLD on Friday, November 25, 2011. Yes, Luv and Relationships is the ONLY monthly digital publication based on love, life, sex and relationships.</p>
<p>((enter applause HERE))</p>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t already&#8230; <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/magazine">SUBSCRIBE NOW</a>!!! We are on month #2 and STILL going strong.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re on your PC you will see we have revamped the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/luvandrelationships">Facebook fan page</a> including a new &#8220;Welcome&#8221;, &#8220;Digital Magazine&#8221; and &#8220;Couple of the Month&#8221; tabs to keep up with &#8220;the Joneses&#8221; (whoever the &#8220;Joneses&#8221; are&#8230; we are STILL trying to figure that out).</p>
<p>Oh, there&#8217;s something new for the Couple of the Month. For those who are selected to be &#8220;L &amp; Rs Couple of the Month&#8221; they will have a few perks.</p>
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<li>A featured article of their LUV story in the digital magazine</li>
<li>Their own section on the Facebook fan page for a month</li>
<li>Gift certificate for dinner and a movie</li>
<li>L &amp; R Couple of the Month t-shirt</li>
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<p>Do you know someone who is couple of the month material? Are YOU that couple? Send us an email to <em><strong>luvandrelationships@gmail.com</strong></em>.</p>
<p>This year we are going to be a lot more interactive so be sure you look out for our status updates on Facebook and Twitter. This is an exciting time for all of us and we want to make sure YOU are involved more than ever.</p>
<p>Be sure you check out our <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com">WEBSITE</a>. We post almost every day so you have a reason to come back more and more.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your support.</p>
<p>Brian Wood<br />
Executive Editor of Luv and Relationships</p>
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		<title>From the Desk of the Executive Editor &#8211; January</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Wood</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I did the research. Yes, it&#8217;s true. Luv and Relationships is the VERY FIRST monthly digital magazine based on love, life, sex and relationships!!!</p>
<p>((enter applause HERE))</p>
<p>I wanted to personally thank all of the writers for making this happen and also a special thanks goes out to the graphic designer of the magazine who spent countless of number of hours trying to perfect it.</p>
<p>But we are just getting started.</p>
<p>Have you <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/magazine/january-2012-cuffing edition">SUBSCRIBED</a> yet?</p>
<p>If not, why are you waiting?</p>
<p>You are witnessing history and you&#8217;ll at least want to say that you got your copy of THE Digital Magazine for Luv and Relationships.</p>
<p>In this issue we decided to start of the New Year with a few pointers as to how you can set goals for yourself. Also, keep in mind, it’s “cuffing season” and one of our writers explain what is “cuffing season” and how that affects you, especially if you’re single and ready to mingle. We will also be exploring May/December romances and if they actually work and how to make them worth if you’re with someone older or much younger.</p>
<p>In the coming months we will be exploring every aspects of relationships so be sure you click on the &#8220;SUBSCRIBE NOW&#8221; button below so you can get your copy.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your continued support.</p>
<p>Brian Wood<br />
Executive Editor</p>
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		<title>From the Desk of the Executive Editor &#8211; December</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Wood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Executive Editor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[break ups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[THE Digital Magazine for Luv and Relationships]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it happens suddenly, without warning. Other times it’s something you expect and you have been dying for it to happen for a long time. Yes, I am talking about <a class="zem_slink" title="Relationship breakup" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relationship_breakup" rel="wikipedia">break-ups</a>.</p>
<p>This month our writers are focusing on break-ups in relationships such as how to get over break-ups… how break-ups affect our lives… break-up stories, etc. It’s something we all have been through one time or another. Some of the break-ups have been needed. Some have been heartbreaking but there are lessons in everything in our lives including breaking up with someone.</p>
<p>This is a very exciting time for Luv and Relationships™. In the coming months and years we are going to be publishing a <a class="zem_slink" title="Digital" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital" rel="wikipedia">digital</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="Magazine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magazine" rel="wikipedia">magazine</a> dealing with just about everything we deal with in our every day lives. It will come from the perspective of people who enjoy writing and are dealing with these situations.</p>
<p>For so long we have relied on “expert” opinions as to how to deal with relationship issues. Most “experts” don’t deal with the every day struggles of maintaining a relationship. Luv and Relationships™ focus is to clear up misconceptions and clear up the line the “experts” have blurred.</p>
<p>As Luv and Relationships™ grows, we want to focus on topics that YOU want to read about and not the topics that are being force fed to you because relationships can be a struggle but it can be very fulfilling as well.</p>
<p>Our cover story on the digital magazine is the ULTIMATE break-up story about a woman who struggled in her relationship and is now raising her son on her own and what’s a <a class="zem_slink" title="First appearance" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_appearance" rel="wikipedia">debut issue</a> without answering the number one question: what do men want… really?</p>
<p><a class="zem_slink" title="Subscription business model" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscription_business_model" rel="wikipedia">SUBSCRIBE</a> to the digital magazine below. You can either get this debut issue by clicking on the first button or you can SUBSCRIBE for a year by clicking the second button. In the coming months we are going to give you what you want to see. And be sure you tell your friends by either retweeting, +1 or LIKE this post. We appreciate all of your support.</p>
<p>Enjoy.</p>
<p>Brian Wood<br />
<a class="zem_slink" title="Editing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editing" rel="wikipedia">Executive Editor</a></p>
<p><em>If you have any questions for our <a class="zem_slink" title="Advice column" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advice_column" rel="wikipedia">advice column</a> which will appear in next month’s edition or if you would like to write to us and let us know what you would like to see in the magazine or if you had a comment about an article you read then email <a href="mailto:execeditor@luvandrelationships.com">execeditor@luvandrelationships.com</a>. </em></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Wood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Executive Editor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[November 25]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p>This month is an exciting month for us. The topic in itself is intriguing because we are focusing on a subject where everyone wants to know answers&#8230; cheating.</p>
<p>We decided to go with the cheating topic because there are questions that need to be answered. This month we feel like we have some solutions.</p>
<p>No, it won&#8217;t be the typical &#8220;Why Do Men <a class="zem_slink" title="Cheating" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheating" rel="wikipedia">Cheat</a>&#8221; because through research we found that just as many women cheat. But quite a few posts this month will dive into the mind of a cheater and also a couple of mistresses as well. It should be a very interesting read.</p>
<p>After a lot of legal haggling, the digital magazine WILL COME OUT on Black Friday (November 25, 2011). It&#8217;s the &#8220;Break-Up Edition&#8221; dealing with everything surrounding <a class="zem_slink" title="Relationship breakup" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relationship_breakup" rel="wikipedia">break-ups</a>. We will also have a discount for those who are paying attention to my letter this month. What do you have to do?</p>
<p>Below is a simple form for you to fill out. No, it isn&#8217;t a form for you to subscribe to a newsletter (even though that&#8217;s in the works). A couple of days before Black Friday we are going to send you a discount code and it&#8217;s only going to be available to those who have seen this letter. This will be a ONE TIME email we send. We won&#8217;t be doing this again. Anyone who receives that email will get a special discount from us to you. It&#8217;s our way of saying &#8220;thank you very much for hanging in there with us&#8221;.</p>
<p>Please CONTINUE to show your support by either hitting the “LIKE” <a class="zem_slink" title="Facebook" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook" rel="wikipedia">Facebook</a> button on the articles or the “RETWEET” button, especially if any of the articles gave you an “Aha” moment.</p>
<p>Also, if any of the articles gave you an “Aha” moment and you want to let us know about it, send us a <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/contact">MESSAGE</a>. We appreciate all feedback.</p>
<p>We thank you very much for your continued support.</p>
<p>Brian Wood<br />
Executive Editor of Luv and Relationships</p>
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		<title>Couple of the Month &#8211; November</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luv Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Couple of the Month]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vandalism]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trials and tribulations hold this couple together.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Are you couple of the month material?”</p>
<p>Looking at that question I began to wonder, &#8220;Hmmm, are we couple of the month material? What lessons could others learn from us that aren’t obvious?&#8221;</p>
<p>Then it hit me. They could learn that LUV is actually real, pure, and a LOT of hard work.</p>
<p>It started out as a measly <a class="zem_slink" title="Facebook" href="http://facebook.com" rel="homepage">Facebook</a> crush that developed into something. Well, let’s just say “soul shaking”. I immediately began falling for his purpose, presence, and intoxicating personality. Next thing I know we are spending 5-8 hours a day on the phone, which over time turned into us falling asleep together via <a class="zem_slink" title="Skype" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype" rel="wikipedia">Skype</a>.</p>
<p>We finally set a date for him to fly out to my home and visit. Boy was he a breath of fresh air. Then after this quick whirlwind romance the most devastating thing happened.</p>
<p>We found out we were pregnant. For most that may have been a joyous occasion but for us it was exactly where we didn’t need to be. As we are deciding whether or not to keep our baby another devastating blow happens, my home gets <a class="zem_slink" title="Vandalism" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandalism" rel="wikipedia">vandalized</a> and his belongings get stolen.</p>
<p>All I could think was, this man is going to leave. It has been nothing but drama since he arrived here. Did I fail to tell you that it was my ex (and children’s father) that caused such damage? So with all this going on and a baby we really couldn’t handle, it was enough to make even ME want to leave the situation.</p>
<p>But what did he do? He stayed and helped me pick up the pieces to my life one by one. This man has been my rock, my judge and my jury all in the spirit of LUV. He has made me see my strengths when I knew I would fail. He <a class="zem_slink" title="Prayer" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer" rel="wikipedia">prayed</a> for me when I didn’t have the faith to pray for myself.</p>
<p>Now, I can’t say that we are &#8220;Couple of the Month&#8221; but I can tell your readers, cherish, LUV, respect and Honor those that LUV you enough to stand by you in despair. I wish I could say that was the end of trying times but it wasn’t. Later on that year, after all the fighting, praying, pondering if we should be together, I lose the baby and almost die.</p>
<p>I wish I could tell you that things are perfect so that we can be that “IT” Couple, but the truth is we are a <strong>REAL</strong> couple. And we are spending every day, every minute, and every prayer on our relationship. It isn’t easy, some days I want to throw my hands up. But I can’t. How could I? When the going got tough he didn’t falter, he didn’t leave and he didn’t stray. He stayed right beside me luving me just the same if not more.</p>
<p><strong>**EDITOR NOTE</strong>: <em>This couple requested their names and picture be withheld because of the ongoing police investigation into the vandalism to her home.</em></p>
<p>If you know someone or if you and your mate feel like you&#8217;re Couple of the Month material, send us an email to <strong>execeditor@luvandrelationships.com</strong> or <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/contact">CONTACT US</a>.</p>
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		<title>From the Desk of the Executive Editor &#8211; October</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Wood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Executive Editor]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p><a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/paper-and-pen2-640x480-150x1509171.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2795" title="paper-and-pen2-640x480-150x150" src="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/paper-and-pen2-640x480-150x1509171.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>We want to thank everyone who continue to take the time to thumb through the site and make comments.</p>
<p>This month’s theme is… <a class="zem_slink" title="Single-parent" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-parent" rel="wikipedia">single parents</a>. A while back this topic was very taboo. In no way are we going to glorify single parenting because it is known that a child has a better chance in a two parent household. BUT this month we are going to feature articles that make single parenting a little bit easier.</p>
<p>This isn&#8217;t all about single mothers. In today&#8217;s day and age, single fathers are becoming more prevalent as more men are taking on the roles of being single parents. It&#8217;s not an easy job whether you are a single father or single mother but it is our hope that after reading these articles, life will be just a little bit easier.</p>
<p>The digital magazine for Luv and Relationships is slated to premiere between the middle of October to the beginning of November. What is a digital magazine?</p>
<p>When you go to the supermarket and you are in the check-out isle, there are a bunch of magazines in the rack to bide your time before you pay for your items. Our magazine will be exclusively digital. Meaning, you can read it through just about any electronical device such as your <a class="zem_slink" title="IPhone" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone" rel="wikipedia">iPhone</a>, <a class="zem_slink" title="Blackberry" href="http://www.blackberry.com/" rel="homepage">Blackberry</a>, <a class="zem_slink" title="Android (operating system)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29" rel="wikipedia">Android</a> or smartphone. It will also be compatible with any tablet and you can access it through your computer as well. This is, very much, a brand new idea. The major magazines don&#8217;t offer a digital magazine and we are proud of the fact that we are one of the first to bring it to you.</p>
<p>With the majority of the articles you are going to need a subscription to the magazine. There will be a plethora of material still available on the website but we want to bring Luv and Relationships to you in a very unique format. How do you subscribe?</p>
<p>For right now, if you contribute ANY denomination to the magazine you will get a year&#8217;s subscription. Once the magazine comes out, then everything will be set in stone.</p>
<p>Please show your support by either hitting the “LIKE” <a class="zem_slink" title="Facebook" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook" rel="wikipedia">Facebook</a> button on the articles or the “RETWEET” button, especially if any of the articles gave you an “Aha” moment.</p>
<p>Also, if any of the articles gave you an “Aha” moment and you want to let us know about it, send us a <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/contact">MESSAGE</a>. We appreciate all feedback.</p>
<p>We thank you very much for your continued support.</p>
<p>Talk to you soon,</p>
<p>Brian Wood<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>EDITOR NOTE</strong>: When we first received the email from Scott Hayes, we were floored. It&#8217;s not common for a man to express his love for the woman for which he is involved. The email was so riveting. Scott expressed extreme love for the woman he adored, Marshaunda. We originally were going to feature this couple in November until we received some news. They recently were married on 09/10/11. We figured NOW would be the best time to feature them. Enjoy their love story.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;The most wonderful of all things in life is the discovery of another human being with whom one&#8217;s relationship has a growing depth, beauty and joy as the years increase.  This inner progressiveness of love between two human beings is a most marvelous thing; it cannot be found by looking for it or by passionately wishing for it.  It is a sort of divine accident, and the most wonderful of all things in life.&#8221;</em>  ~~ <a class="zem_slink" title="Hugh Walpole" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Walpole" rel="wikipedia">Sir Hugh Walpole</a></p>
<p><a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/us.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3358" title="us" src="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/us-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Marshaunda and Scott have always had different stories regarding the way they met, but unlike most couples, their stories are only different in that there is the way they actually met and the story that they tell people.</p>
<p>They’ve both always said they met at a party on <a class="zem_slink" title="Tuskegee, Alabama" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee%2C_Alabama" rel="wikipedia">Tuskegee</a>’s campus, but the truth is that their initial communication began on Black Planet or College Club&#8230; they haven’t been able to settle on which one it was. That’s right folks, online. Scott’s screen name was TUgrad99 and Marshaunda was known as MahoganyBrown. They had numerous chat and e-mail conversations, but had both decided that the other had to be hideously deformed because neither of them believed that anyone they shared so much in common with could be cute.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, they continued to converse electronically which eventually led to phone conversations that would last for hours on end. They really had no intentions of meeting, but one day, Marshaunda mentioned being extremely hungry. Fresh out of college and living back at home with his parents, Scott could only offer to bring her some food that he had just cooked. Marshaunda was adamant about not believing that he could cook, but once she tasted the food it was a wrap.</p>
<p>Neither of them will admit an initial attraction, but for some reason they continued speaking on the phone and then progressing on to going out to dinner, the movies and football games &#8212; ignorant to the fact that they were cultivating something special. Though they had shared their first kiss and found themselves holding hands often, they both claimed to only be friends. So when Scott took his first job as a Social Worker with a grant program in Birmingham and moved, they only promised to keep in touch.</p>
<p>The old saying held true and distance truly made their hearts grow fonder as Scott began to woo Marshaunda with love letters, CD mixes, roses and poetry which would often arrive at her dorm in the form of care packages. Unlabeled, they both tried their best to see each other as often as possible. Marshaunda would catch rides with friends who lived in Birmingham and Scott also took each opportunity to make the trek to Montgomery for a visit with the object of his affections. After hosting a housewarming to celebrate the move into his first apartment, Scott’s friends gave numerous compliments to the beautiful young lady that worked tirelessly to help him put things together. He was indeed impressed by and amazed at the way his ‘friend’ had worked the crowd and even helped to take care of a sick friend. Plans to ask Marshaunda about taking their friendship to the next level were thwarted by her announcement the next morning &#8211;–</p>
<p>“Before I go, I just wanted you to know that you’re my boyfriend.”</p>
<p>And the rest, good people, is history. But it was only the beginning of their-story.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Scott&#8217;s Keys to a Long-Lasting Relationship</span></p>
<p>1) Keep <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">God</a> at the center of everything you do, individually and as a couple. If God is at the center, it is impossible for the circumference to be off.</p>
<p>2) Communication is essential. This is two-fold in that you have to know how to talk about things even when you don’t want to talk about it and the talking needs to be between you and your mate. In other words, keep other folks outta your business.</p>
<p>3) Realize that any relationship, at best, is difficult and takes constant work, effort, enthusiasm and if meant to last, patience and love.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Marshaunda&#8217;s Key&#8217;s to a Long-Lasting Relationship</span></p>
<p>1) Faith- God must be the head.<br />
2) Love<br />
3) <a class="zem_slink" title="Trust (social sciences)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trust_%28social_sciences%29" rel="wikipedia">Trust</a><br />
4) Communication<br />
5) Fun- It is essential!</p>
<p>Once again, congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hayes. Not only for becoming newlyweds but also being Luv and Relationships Couple of the Month for October. May you continue on your journey of happiness together.</p>
<p>You can also check out their FULL love story of their website <a href="http://www.weloveowtloud.com/">WE LOVE OWT LOUD</a></p>
<p><em>If you know someone or if you and your mate feel like you&#8217;re Couple of the Month material, send us an email at execeditor@luvandrelationships.com or <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/contact">CONTACT US</a>.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Wood</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p><a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/paper-and-pen2-640x480-150x15091.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2795" title="paper-and-pen2-640x480-150x150" src="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/paper-and-pen2-640x480-150x15091.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>We successfully launched the new website of Luv and Relationships on August 8, 2011. We want to thank everyone who took the time to thumb through the site and make comments.</p>
<p>This month’s theme is… children. This is the month where children go back to school and the importance is to make sure they get an education. So many times in relationships our children get overlooked and unfortunately they get lost in all of the trials and tribulations. This month we are going to focus on children and how to better their lives.</p>
<p>The articles range from <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/talking-to-teens-about-sex">having the dubious sex talk with teenagers</a> to <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/the-effects-of-arguing-in-front-of-children">arguing in front of children</a> to <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/does-staying-for-the-children-ever-work">if staying together with your mate in sake of the children really works</a> plus a plethora of other things that deal with our children. Also, don’t forget to take a peek at our Couple of the Month for September. It’s a true love story you definitely don’t want to miss out.</p>
<p>This month our writers put their efforts in bringing you a good product and I (personally) commend them for a job well done. As we look forward to the future we are expecting a lot more from them. Show your support by either hitting the “LIKE” Facebook button on the articles or the “RETWEET” button, especially if the article gave you an “Aha” moment.</p>
<p>Also, if any of the articles gave you an “Aha” moment and you want to let us know about it, send us a <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/contact">MESSAGE</a>. We appreciate all feedback.</p>
<p>Talk to you soon,</p>
<p>Brian Wood<br />
Executive Editor of THE Online Magazine for Luv and Relationships</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The True Love Story of Delmar and Lisa Gore</span></strong></p>
<p>The Year was 1988 and I was in the 7th grade for the second time. There was this young bull, (well let’s just call him David) who looked like the OLD Michael Jackson (Jackson 5 Mike). He wanted to become my boyfriend (whatever that meant back then). Even though I was so-called in love with this other dude that wouldn’t give me the time of day, I said, “Yeah” to David being my boyfriend.</p>
<p>David had this little buddy (<a class="zem_slink" title="Friendship" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship" rel="wikipedia">best friend</a>) named Delmar, who happened to be the blackest boy I’d ever seen. He was the color of that real fat strong unbreakable plastic comb that you may have sometimes gotten hit with as a child. He was short, and had a forehead for days! Let’s just say that in the 80’s, he wasn’t what was happening. Light skinned guys ruled then. I can remember him always being around in the two months David and I were so-called together.</p>
<p>After maybe a peck of a kiss, David and I were done. We were so young and I was still sacred of going all the way. I remember going to Delmar’s house a few times looking for David, and I can remember playing and kidding around here and there. But I didn’t have as many memories as he had. He told me stories of him coming over my house through the years, and how he knew both of my cousins that I grew up with. Also, he remembers always seeing me at the neighborhood playground. Delmar knew me very well but he must have been invisible to me because I just remembered him by our mutual friend David. Any who, that’s how we met!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Reacquainted</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/7-years-together-014.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2940" title="7 years together" src="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7-years-together-014-263x300.jpg" alt="" width="263" height="300" /></a>The year was 2001 and I was on my way home from Community College. I was on the subway going southbound. It was late because I took night classes and I was beat. Now, why was this strange man staring at me? Ok, I took my seat, and dude was still looking. I thought to myself, “Yes, I’m a little beautiful but… Hello, why are you staring, dude?” Because it was late, it caused me feel a little uncomfortable. This crazy looking dude with these big brown glasses, thick plaid flannel jacket, and scully hat was creeping me out! Then he said, “Lisa,” I looked up, and I looked, and I looked, and then I was like “ooooooooooooooooohhhh!” I couldn’t remember his name, but who could forget that face! It was Delmar Gore. I got up and sat beside him. He knew I didn’t remember his name, so, he told me, then asked what I had been up to.</p>
<p>“Church, school, getting my life together, you know. Walking with the <a class="zem_slink" title="Lord" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord" rel="wikipedia">Lord</a>,” I responded.</p>
<p>I suggested he visit my wonderful church, and he told me he was planning to visit there anyway. That was just so funny how I’d invite him. We talked a little longer and then I got off of the train. Before I did, I told him I hoped to see him at one of our Sunday services.</p>
<p>When Delmar visited my church the first time, I had no idea he was there. Then, as I walked to class one day shortly after his visit, I walked smack dead into him (not literally). He had a warm hello hug for me and looked rather nice compared to how I first seen him on the subway (He was coming from work!) I gave him one of my freshly made business cards. It had details about the services I offered, my phone number, and email address. I didn’t know at that time that was the 1st way I’d win his heart, but it was. The fact that I was this go getter type woman made him want to get to know me even more.</p>
<p>Phone conversations were all we had at that time because our lives were rather busy with so many other things. But our friendship hit it off from the start because Delmar was also a <a class="zem_slink" title="Christian" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian" rel="wikipedia">Christian</a>.</p>
<p>His next visit to the church was very enlightening. I sat close to the back so I’d see him come in, and when he did… this man shook my soul. No, really. All I heard in my head was, “THAT”S MY HUSBAND.” Yes it was me saying that, but trust me I took it to my Daddy and waited for Him to say, ” No,” as always. But He didn’t. He said wait. Yet, Lisa never waits, and as long as He didn’t say no, I was like, YEAH!!!</p>
<p>Although I never said, “Hey Delmar let’s be more than friends,” he picked up on a lot of my vibes. One day, after I read him this poem that I claimed to not know the date, he blurts out, “I’m not ready for a relationship.” I was so offended, but who was I fooling? Dell was way too smart. So, I played it off like, “Uhhhh, I never asked you for one.”</p>
<p>After some time passed, he’d be back with his daughter’s mother again. Yeah, <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">God</a> told me to wait; there was someone in my way (baby momma). So, I fell back on my feelings (or so I tried) and remained a true friend. You know the kind of friend that tells you you’re with the wrong person (lol).</p>
<p>As our friendship grew, I pursued another relationship (DAUH). Delmar was still seeing his daughter’s mother even though it didn’t feel right. We’d talk for long hours about our relationships, life, and our past. We’d talk about everything. We became such great friends that he felt guilty for talking to me while he was still seeing his daughter’s mother. Then, after about three months of getting reacquainted, he shut me off, cut me out, said gotta stop talking to you because it ain’t right. I was devastated.</p>
<p>When I got out of the homeless shelter, I wanted Dell to come check out my new blessing, my new low-income house. But he refused. Although we were only friends, my true feelings for Delmar were not hidden very well and he knew that I was falling for him. The scary part for him was that he was falling too. So, from May to July we were without conversation. Delmar says that not too long after we stopped talking he broke up with his girlfriend. Delmar said he kept hearing God speak to Him saying my name over and over. He also said he kept going over all of our conversations in his head and all this lead him to pursue me. I understood the scriptures that states, “A man who finds a wife finds a good thing,” but I wanted to do things in my time and not the Lords. So, I got my little feelings hurt. But what God had for me, was for me. I just needed to fall back (chill out) and be obedient. Then, there was my future husband calling me and asking when was he gonna see me!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How We Knew</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/m_dee0a18033809a5bfc7855705ce19ec8.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2941" title="m_dee0a18033809a5bfc7855705ce19ec8" src="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/m_dee0a18033809a5bfc7855705ce19ec8.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="127" /></a>Delmar and I had become best friends. Talking and sharing, laughing and building. But what made us get along so well were both of our personal relationships with The Lord. We were in agreement on what was right in life, and we had a lot of the same goals. This made it easy to have long fun conversations. We were also both in what the world would call rock bottom situations. He was in a <a class="zem_slink" title="Halfway house" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halfway_house" rel="wikipedia">half-way house</a>, and I was in a Christian homeless shelter. We both had other people telling us when and where we could go. But even though we were in those situations, we were inside of God’s will. And although to others it may seem depressing, we accepted it as a blessing because we knew we should have been dead.</p>
<p>I prayed, and I prayed. The last thing I wanted was to be outside of God’s will for my life. I had been in relationships that I chose for myself and been with guys that I loved, yet God would always tell me to leave. I had to listen to Him regardless of what I felt and wanted. It wasn’t easy, it hurt to the point that I wanted to die at times. So, this time God was not saying no. It was a miracle. I was so unworthy of a blessing like this! So I fasted and prayed even more, (just for conformation), the answer was still the same. “Yes, just take it slow and do things my way.”</p>
<p>Now, I won’t lie to you, we were hard-headed children and we fell into sin. We suffered for it, and we both got down on our knees in tears and prayed for forgiveness. We knew that we were meant to be because God told me that my husband would have this certain issue in his life and we’d connect in a way that no other could. When Dell and I connected in this major way, it grew Dell’s faith 10 billion times and we were convinced. Confirmation was in full effect (our secret)! God’s total peace came over us both and we couldn’t deny that we were madly in love with each other. There was absolutely no doubt. I’m telling you no doubts, and no maybe’s, we knew that we knew.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Engagement</span></strong></p>
<p>July 19th 2001</p>
<p>“So are you my lady?”</p>
<p>“Yes, yes I am your lady”</p>
<p><a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/SDC10936.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2942" title="SDC10936" src="http://luvandrelationships.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SDC10936-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>It was like heaven on earth, a day I’ll never forget. Yeah my husband forgets sometimes, (well all of the time) about this anniversary, but I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life. I don’t mind that he forgets it because he never forgets our Wedding Anniversary. This day meant so much to me because I had waited (for what felt like all my life) for the day that I’d meet my husband, the man who would love me to death, inside and out. July 19, 2001 was the day it all became real. To be a wife was my dream, more than anything in life I wanted to be a wife and have a family. I use to listen to songs and long for a man to love me in such a way that He’d give his life for me (love me like Christ loved the Church). Now, here he was.<br />
Our conversations were of marriage and how we’d build our lives. We were done with the games and we both had reached a point where settling down was our next step. We talked and we discussed things like partners and I received my engagement ring in April of 2002. Sorry, but neither one of us knows the exact date that he gave me the ring that I picked out myself. But we were engaged before the ring was placed upon my hand. Our engagement day was JULY 19th, 2001 (remember).</p>
<p>Throughout our relationship we had open communication. And there were no questions in regards to our next steps. God had spoken, and we heard Him loud and clear. We were to become one! I still dwell on our love and how it came to be. God didn’t have to bless me, but He did! I look at my husband and all I can do is praise God for His unconditional love, and His promises.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, July 13th, 2002</span></strong></p>
<p>My wedding day was so much like a dream; it took me two years to grasp the fullness of my blessing. My dream was coming true and I was overwhelmed. One year and some months prior I was crying and asking God to just take the desire from me because I only wanted to desire Him. Now here I was, buying a dress and renting chairs for the park. This was really happening! My dream was coming true, and God was making it happen.</p>
<p>Everyone wore white except the Bride! That’s how I wanted it. This was my, I mean our wedding (lol). So I wore Lavender from head to toe. My Husband had on all white with Lavender and Purple Gators and a lavender stone button clip at his neck. The Groomsmen wore lavender ties and cover buns. My Bridesmaids wore all white with lavender accessories.</p>
<p>The Reception was held at Delmar&#8217;s Aunt House in the Overbrook Park Section of Philly. Very large 3 story house with a huge back yard and deck. We all had a ball but I couldn&#8217;t wait to get out of there! Ya heard! We left about 9 pm (too late) and went to the park around the corner from where I grew up and we all took pictures and laughed, etc. After that we went and checked in to the (then brand new) Lowes Hotel down town center city. It was about 1am when we checked in. With all the monetary blessings we received we could get a nice room and that was the beginning of the rest of our lives!!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">My Wedding Vows</span></strong></p>
<p>I wanted to write something from my heart that would hit Delmar&#8217;s soul in a way that only my words could. It had to be different, special and make him laugh and want to cry all at the same time. This is what I came up with:</p>
<p>&#8220;On this 13th day of July, I make these vows to you, I will always love you this deeply and remain forever true. When you walked into my life that day I didn&#8217;t have a clue that GOD was in the midst of blessing me and making my heart brand new. I vow to always keep you first, summit, and understand. I vow to satisfy your needs and never let go of your hand. And I vow to always know my roll and respect you as my man. So no matter what life may bring or what GOD allows us to go through, I will always be your Cotton Ball because you are my dream come true!&#8221;</p>
<p>In closing I want to add that these last 10 years of commitment were not easy. Some people believe that when you marry “the one” that you can’t be without; it will be a walk in the park. Well we did begin our marriage with a walk in the park but it didn’t stay that way. Marriage takes a lot of work and a lot of prayer. But I am blessed to say I have no regrets when it comes to joining myself to my love.</p>
<p>Next year we will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary by having a Re-commitment Ceremony. This is going to be even better than the actual wedding in my eyes because I feel as though we have grown so much together and I love him in a much healthier way now. I always tell people, “Getting married is the easy part, staying married is the hard part.” But if you do it right, the joy is equivalent to that our giving birth to a child. I love my husband and we are so happy ever after!</p>
<p>Visit the couple’s website: <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/thetruelovestory">http://www.freewebs.com/thetruelovestory</a></p>
<p>Find out more about their lives by reading <a href="http://www.lulu.com/theartofwriting">“Colors of a Butterfly an Autobiography” By Lisa Gore: </a></p>
<p><em><strong>**EDITOR&#8217;S NOTE: If you know someone or if you and your mate feel like you&#8217;re Couple of the Month material, send us an email at execeditor@luvandrelationships.com or <a href="http://luvandrelationships.com/contact">CONTACT US</a>.</strong></em></p>
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		<dc:creator>Brian Wood</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p><a class="zem_slink" title="Travis (band)" href="http://www.travisonline.com/" rel="homepage">Luv</a> and Relationships is an entity whose sole purpose is to solve relationship issues that are going on in society today. For so long we have heard from the “<a class="zem_slink" title="Expert" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert" rel="wikipedia">experts</a>” who ALL have the “golden key” as to what ails us. In reality, the “experts” have confused us and have made a mockery as to what’s right and what’s wrong in relationships today. They have used our vulnerability so they can sell books, movies and everything else that can make a profit. It’s now OUR Turn to show the world that we can solve our issues with information from people who have been through the battles and wars of relationships.</p>
<p>Don’t look around… I’m talking about you.</p>
<p>Yes, <strong>YOU</strong> have the information everyone needs in order to succeed in relationships. <strong>YOU</strong> have the answers as to why the <a class="zem_slink" title="Divorce demography" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divorce_demography" rel="wikipedia">divorce rate</a> is so high. <strong>YOU</strong> are the key in the success of relationships.</p>
<p>How? You ask?</p>
<p><strong>YOUR</strong> experiences and the experiences you have witnessed on a first hand basis.</p>
<p>Have you ever been in a relationship and said to yourself, “If I did (this) differently then (this) would happen”?</p>
<p>Have you ever said that about one of your friends, relatives, co-workers as to the reason why they struggle?</p>
<p>I am the <a class="zem_slink" title="Editing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editing" rel="wikipedia">Executive Editor</a> and I’ve been handed the baton to take Luv and Relationships to another level. It is my job to appeal to <strong>YOU</strong> to help. <strong>YOUR</strong> time is now because <strong>YOU</strong> are the expert.</p>
<p>Very soon,, THE Digital Magazine for Luv and Relationships will be coming out. It will be full of information as to how we can improve on our lives. The articles will be written by people like YOU who are going through the same hang-ups. Some of the stories you will laugh and others you will cry and others you will share with your friends because they need to know.</p>
<p>The website is an separate entity. The majority of the articles that will be in the digital magazine will not be on the website so I encourage you to <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&amp;SESSION=rxTZnupmKGYWsyTjuNn9A9tO7FzCR7xEsTxm3RNuz1llmkew7_4OpWaZM20&amp;dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d1e83f46a36995b3856cef1e18897ad75">SUBSCRIBE</a> to the digital magazine.</p>
<p>Also, be sure you LIKE the <a href="http://facebook.com/luvandrelationships">Facebook fan page</a> and follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/luvdigitalmag">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you to the writers who contributed to this campaign and to those who will submit something for Luv and Relationships in the future.</p>
<p>This is one of a kind. I invite you to hop onboard and make a difference.</p>
<p>Talk to you soon,</p>
<p>Brian Wood<br />
Executive Editor of THE <a class="zem_slink" title="Online magazine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_magazine" rel="wikipedia">Online Magazine</a> for Luv and Relationships</p>
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