The [happy] Marriage Movement

Posted on | April 2, 2010 | 2 Comments | Category: Sentiments

I remember watching ‘Why Did I Get Married’ for like the 425th time and thinking “I hope Tyler Perry makes a follow up”.  This was one movie that really captured various views on being black and married and I enjoyed each couple and their own set of issues (even when I couldn’t identfy with them).   I was beside myself when I learned that ‘Why Did I Get Married Too‘  was in the works!  AND with all the original cast!

Recently on the FB group dedicated to the movie, it was asked ‘which couple are you most like’.  I began talking to my husband about it and he asked which couple I thought we were most like.  We ran down each nothing why or why we didn’t relate ~ Angela & Marcus:  I am in no way ‘Angela’… would never even have the nerve to be THAT boisterous LOL.  And Reg is by no mean Marcus, as all that madness would be intolerable.  Our only children are with each other, so baby momma drama does not exist.  They were the first couple we marked off the list.  Patricia & Gavin:  Sorry to say this but, they were my least favorite couple.  I love JJ but her acting was just… I can’t even explain it. And Malik is aw’ight… but I didn’t buy them as a couple AND their storyline was just the least interesting to me.  I didn’t connect.  Same with Jill/Mike/Troy… although I loved their story ~ who dosen’t want a foiiiine Sheriff on a white horse to save them? ha ha

So who is left?  Diane & Terry!  Their downfall is what I believe is the problem with a lot of couples – moving in different directions at different times; taking each other for granted; lack of communication… Yea, I know a lil something about all that! LOL  Fortunately, my husband agreed that this couple was the one that was most reflective of issues we’ve had to deal with.  Now… in all the advertising that has been going on, they rarely say what is currently going on with this couple… So I can’t wait to see this movie TONIGHT!

But… what excites me more, is a movement I see going on.  People, IMHO, seem to be getting a lil more interested in building and promoting strong marriages!  That really excites me.  I’ve been a long time fan of the website ‘Black & Married With Kids‘, which has been getting huge recognition lately in the media.  Just last night on the news, there was a feature story on a woman who was ‘tired of stories like ‘Desperate Housewives’ and others that made being a wife undesirable’… I totally agree and had to check out the website Happy Wives Club.  I immediately joined.  I’ve also seen countless Facebook groups and many twitter pages erected to promote healthy marriages, and bookmarked many websites promoting the same.  At my church, I’ve taken on the challenge to build a couples ministry and I’m VERY excited about that!

Movies like ‘Why Did I Get Married’ and part two – show that we are all in the same boat.  No matter the color, stage or marriage, education, etc ~ we ALL experience problems in our marriages.  Just by know that others have had to deal with the stuff we deal with gives me a level of comfort.  Knowing that many before us have overcome these issues gives me comfort.  Being able to share our experiences with others who may be going through similar makes me feel good.

The family unit is under attack.  Family starts with two loving, happy parents.  That is my desire for all couples.  And I am really excited to see and be a part of the [happy] Marriage Movement!

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