Manny and Jess use the 2007 Chris Rock film "I Think I Love My Wife" to discuss temptation in marriage and how outsiders can infiltrate a relationship.In this episode, we highlight how The Coopers' marriage (as portrayed by Chris Rock and Gina Torres) was vulnerable to the temptation of the beautiful and charming seductress Nikki Tru, played by Kerri Washington.Watch Part 2, where we will discuss how to manage marital complacency, boredom, temptation, and a sexless marriage.Part 2: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/SCcLQR6lSTbIf you are listening on Spotify or other podcast platforms: 🎧 FOLLOW our podcast! Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/2mstm3ZGGCJ4xCQNVpePUg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-love-and-cinema-with-manny-and-jess/id1822291259⬇️ Set episodes to DOWNLOAD AUTOMATICALLY upon release! ⭐ Kindly leave a 5-star review to support our conversation and encourage others to join!Key Themes: Temptation, Emotional Affairs, Adultery, Sexuality in Marriage, Marital Complacency, Boredom, sexless marriage00:00 - About the Podcast00:10 - The Problem That Opened the Door to Temptation in The Coopers’ Marriage00:19 - Richard Cooper’s Growing Dissatisfaction with this Marriage to Brenda00:58 - How Richard Contributed to The Problems in His Marriage02:12 - How Richard Justified His Emotional Affair with Nikki Tru03:10 - The Importance of Communicating Openly With Your Spouse Outside of Counseling/Therapy05:25 - How Brenda Contributed to the Problems in Her Marriage10:40 - How Nikki the Temptress was Able to Exploit the Problems in the Coopers’ Marriage14:19 - Assess What Tempts Your Spouse and Why15:10 - How Tempters (Outsiders) Exploit the Weaknesses of Your Spouse and Marriage16:05 - Seduction #117:22 - Seduction #219:00 - Seduction #320:18 - Seduction #422:00 - Other People Who Influenced The Coopers’ Marriage22:30 - George - The Serial Cheater Who Implored Richard Not to Commit Adultery23:50 - Richard’s Boss Warns Him About Women Chasing Him for Money25:15 - How Richard and Brenda Individually Contributed to the Problems in Their Marriage25:15 - Richard’s Contribution to Problems #125:28- Richard’s Contribution to Problems #226:00- Richard’s Contribution to Problems #328:45 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #129:14 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #229:39 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #330:10 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #431:48 - Both Spouses Have A Part to Play in Marriage that Contributes to All Good or Bad Things That Happen33:12 - Lessons Brenda Could Have Learned From Nikki to Improve Her Marriage

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