What was your first impression of each other?
Tsega: I thought Bonnie was bubbly and pretty.
Bonnie: I thought, “Look at that confident guy.”
What is your favorite thing about each other?
T: Bonnie’s energy and enthusiasm.
B: Tsega’s very chivalrous.
How long have you two been together for?
We starting dating in March 2000 and got married in 2007.
What is your number one tip for resolving conflict?
T: Assume best intent and listen.
B: Learn to talk about it afterwards.
What’s most important to you in a relationship?
T: Companionship.
B: Having an active sex life.
What are your thoughts on couples therapy? If you’ve attended therapy, what have you learned?
T: It’s a really good setting to learn how communicate better and help get a point across more effectively.
B: It’s a really great place to sit back and observe your partner. I’ve appreciated having a solutions based therapist.
Describe how you met in emojis:
T: 🚗📚💃🏾⚡️🎭🤷🏾♂️
B: 👯🚙🔥🧐🎭🤦🏾♀️
What’s your rose/bud/thorn?
T:
- Rose: Dating.
- Bud: Communication.
- Thorn: Intimacy.
B:
- Rose: Supporting each others social needs.
- Bud: Communication.
- Thorn: Planning our future together.