Will & Jada: MARRIAGE β Old Practices & Modern Complications
NOTE: This episode was produced using a VOIP conference call interface due to social distancing requirements brought on by the COVID-19 breakout. Apologies in advance regarding any telephone audio issues, we continuously work to make improvements.In episode 8 of the Reasoning Show Podcast. Twilight GW1 & Sista Naati along with our panel of Reasoners: Emanuel the SINGER (special guest)FaceBook (Be one of the first to claim a copy of the latest EP)https://www.facebook.com/emanuelthesingerjpm/ Lydia: Warrior Woman https://www.instagram.com/warrior_queen88/https://www.instagram.com/afriaccessltd/Reenie BeeIG: @angeleenabalereena2_obeThe Progress Unit Member Explore the topic: Will & Jada: MARRIAGE β Old Practices & Modern Complications π Where do the responsibility lay?π Who has rights within this scenario? π What has been demonstrated in this example of marriage?Key Terms in this episode: Purpose Staying Power Open Marriage Honorable Behaviour Key Names to look up: Ruby D and Ossie Davis (56 yrs) - Open Marriage Mo'Nique and Sidney (14 yrs) - Open Marriage T-Pain and Amber (17 yrs) - Open Marriage EXCERPT:Ruby and Ossie on why they decided to have an open marriage arrangement: βIt occurred to us, from observation and reasoning, that extramarital sex was not what really destroyed marriages, but rather the lies and deception that invariably accompanied it β that was the culprit. So we decided to give ourselves permission to sleep with other partners if we wished β as long as what we did was honest as well as private, and that neither of us exposed the family to scandal or disease. We had to be discreet and, if the word can be apt, honorable in our behavior, both to ourselves, to whomever else might be involved, and most of all, to the family. And for the most part, we were.β Ossie:βBut looking back, Iβd say no matter what did or did not happen, we freed each other. And in doing that, we also freed ourselvesβ¦Sex is fine, but love is better. Thatβs the most important part of being free. In light of what we learned, is extramarital sex something we recommend as a regular part of marriage? Not nowβ¦not anymore. Not since AIDS has entered the equation, and genital herpes, syphilis, and other veneral diseasesβ¦β Be sure to checkout:Reasoning Think Tank: Afrikan Academy of Male-Female Relationship Studies in Intimacy β’ Love & Family, workshop series - Let's Straighten It Out A Culturally based Resource for Afrikan descent Singles, Daters & Couples. Remember: Are you facing a personal dilemma? Career decision, dating issue, family issue or other life issues. Could you use some advice or a second opinion. Ask the Reasoners, email your dilemma to The Reasoning Show, and if selected; Twilight, Naati and the Progress Unit will offer you anonymous advice. Email: talkshow@reason4action.com If you are in the UK or have international texting on your cell/mobile plan you can also: text 'REASON' and your 'Dilemma' in advance to 07537 410 104