I AM QUEEN Issue 07 | Page 17

Is it true what they say, that most women want a man that’s already established before entering into a serious relationship?

This is a question worth asking men as well.

How do you feel about this issue?

Do you want to wait to pursue a relationship only with someone that already has a thriving career and social life?

I believe that despite the variety of answers that can flow from either one of these questions, there is one common thing that anyone in a new relationship or marriage can both agree on, is that it takes commitment from the both of you in order for the relationship to grow and be sustainable.

Of course every couple wants to build a solid foundation in order for their relationship to thrive.

Building an empire with the one that you love is seldom and even shouldn’t be a walk in the park.

In order for a couple to build a successful empire together they must first have all the tools needed to make sure that empire will withstand any storm.

The wise saying, “Forget a relationship, make a partnership and build an empire”, is exactly how you should go into thinking about your new marriage or union with your significant other.

Close your eyes and really take a moment to think about that quote.

What comes to your mind when you envision it?

Hopefully it touches your mind and soul when you think about the significance of that quote.

The truth is that so many couples are diving head first into thinking they are building an empire and that it is going to miraculously happen over night without putting in the work.

However, before you can have an intact empire you must both first have a friendship that develops into a relationship that then turns into a partnership.

Only after planting those seeds can an empire form.

Even with that foundation you will need to remain committed to each other.

To keep that commitment afloat, you will need to bring to the table, love, respect, teamwork, common goals, and spirituality (praying together), day in and day out.

No real empire was built over night. Think about Beyonce and Jay-Z. They have been together for over a decade and are finally building an empire together as one.

It is a given that you will experience trials and errors as you journey through building an abundant empire with your significant other.

You will endure countless disagreements, tears, and compromises but you must overcome those obstacles, face challenges, fight together, hold on to one another, and love unconditionally. You will need all of those in order to build a lasting empire together that can withstand anything.

Remember, the best things take time and an empire rooted in love is no different.

That is truly how you arrive at, Love On Top.