Talking love, marriage and MONEY with Dr. Taffy

As Gwen Guthrie's 1986 hit 'Ain't Nothing Going On But The Rent'  states..."No romance without finance" and she must have been right because money matters are one of the top three reason's why marriages end in divorce.

To make sure that you keep your money straight after saying "I Do", Dr. Taffy Wagner dropped by the studio to have virtual cocktails with us and discuss her new book, Bride and Groom Money Talk FAQ.  You can listen to the show below.

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Upcoming Show | Bride and Groom Money Talk with Dr. Taffy Wagner

On this Saturday's show the Divas are talking about love...marriage....and MONEY!  Joining the Divas for cocktails is Dr. Taffy Wagner, author of the new book Bride and Groom Money Talk FAQ.  On the show Dr. Wagner will address the importance of having the "money talk" right after saying "I do" along with suggestions on how couples can start the discussion.  With communication breakdown and financial problems listed as two of the most common reasons why marriages fail, Dr. Wagner's new book will provide you with the tools you need to make your marriage a strong one.

If you or someone you know is getting married, then this is one show you won't want to miss.  Join us on Saturday, January 28, 2012 on Cocktails and Conversation.

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Dirty Martini | Make Mine A Double

Sometimes one straight cocktail filled with the highest premium liquor just isn’t enough and for this version of The Dirty Martini we are going to pour a double shot for this one. 

Anyone that knows us understands that we love reality TV.  VH1's Love and Hip Hop falls right into that category. 

Now on last week’s show Jim Jones surprisingly proposed to his longtime girlfriend...er... um fiancé Chrissy. Chrissy had ahh... proposed to him a few seasons ago and was eagerly awaiting his “PutA Ring On It” moment.  She was actually getting quit tired of waiting and took a girls weekend to Miami to let off a little steam.  Well at dinner one night Jimmy pops up outta nowhere and takes her to the side and whips out one gorgeous ring (and I do mean gorgeous)!  Of course she agrees and we the loyal watcher was left to think, “Hmmmm was this all just a little bit staged??”  I mean she really had to give him the business to realize she was DUN and ready to get him on one knee or she was gonna walk.  Is this what it’s come to ladies?  Now I’ll admit prior to receiving my marriage proposal to my now ex-husband I did give him the “ish or get off the pot” speech but at the time he had already picked out the ring and told the parents he wanted to marry me – even though I didn’t know. 

So I understand Chrissy’s angst but what I don't understand about this duo is that SHE actually asked HIM to marry her.  Yeah you gotta go for what you want ladies but some things just need to be a man’s job.  How can we expect him to do what he is called to do by God if he can’t make the step to say,“You are what God designed for me and I wanna put a ring on it.” ? That’s what we need to hear not, “Okay girl since you have hung in there here you go.”  Any Martin fans out there?  Remember that first proposal Martin gave Gina?  The one where he said…”Dam Gina here is the ring what else do you want?”  Well to me that is what Jimmy might as well have said to Chrissy because this staged attempt at a proposal wouldn’t be the one I wanted, sorry being a little spoiled and selfish here but Prince Charming needs to be that CHARMING!  So Chrissy and Jimmy I wish you well... I really do but make sure you are getting the spiritually blessing on your marriage that is so needed in today’s time of jump-offs, groupies and the like.