Shoutout to men respecting a woman in her walk with celibacy or abstinence!

Thank you for this!!! Celibacy isn't dead! It is nice to feel represented in this regard. I'm proud of you Maya for waiting and proud of Max for being willing to wait! Celibacy is very important but unfortunately underrated in our society... You guys dealt with this topic so well. Healthy relationships do exists and it is a great thing to verbalise that!

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, it wasn't until a few months into our relationship I realized how big of a part it played on our foundation. Glad you enjoyed our chat! / Max

@Yuuki1805

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxMayaLiving But before Max, you have not been celibate and then you decided to try it to help you grow yourself? :)

I think everyone needs an intentional abstinence period in their life 😭 it just pushes you to be better

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Valid point!!

My husband and I were celibate while dating! The best decision we’ve ever made, to God be the glory! Thank you for sharing Maya!

I just have to say that Maya looks incredible. The momma weight looks SO GOOD (hope its okay that I say this, idk if its a sore point)! Motherhood and this new environment, and happiness looks great on you :)

@shamelessmaya

2 жыл бұрын

Good thing I don’t mind and yes I have mama weight 🤣🙌🏾 For now

@NunyaHarmonee

2 жыл бұрын

I felt the love in your comment....❣

@HoneyBunRoad

2 жыл бұрын

Mama looks goooooooood okay!!! Yes 🙌🏾

@mariim6245

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Mama Maya is looking beautiful! 💜

@glocan

2 жыл бұрын

AGREE! She looks SO beautiful & sexy!

This was awesome! My husband and I were celibate while dating too and it was the best decision ever. Honoring God, during the dating phase, really made us appreciate each other & that experience even more in our marriage. 💍

Celibate 7 years and loving it!! I actually 🚫 blocked a guy recently because all he spoke about was sex. Even after I told him I had no interest and my celibacy will not be broken with just any guy. Or just because a dude finds me attractive and wants to be intimate with me. I need for him to get to know me. Innerstand me. Respect me. Hear me. Listen to me. And be that person to allow me the opportunity to recognize the flaws within me that I don't readily see.

@tgtgtgtgtgtgtg

2 жыл бұрын

I think I’m on year five! Recently found a guy a few weeks ago while not looking, he’s obsessed with me and more than ok with my choice. Exploring me in other ways and I’m loving navigating dating someone without jumping all in, it feels so different and more fulfilling. Cheers to the journey sister 🥂

Right after yet another guy immediately ghosts me (online dating) upon mentioning I'm waiting until marriage I have this video recommended to me!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Good lookin' out, God...good lookin' out!!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾 GOD BLESS Y'ALL for taking the time to share your story with us!!! 🤗🙏🏾🥰🙏🏾

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

We wish you all the best. God got your back 🙏🏽🙏🏻💕

@Passion84GodAlways

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxMayaLiving Awwwww, THANK YOU!!! ☺️🥰 AAAAAAAMEN, I know He does! 🙌🏾🙏🏾🤲🏾🙏🏾

@Cheree_Wright

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t tell men too soon. Let them date you and get to know u a little first. See if u can build a friendship. You”ll have a better chance that way.

@Passion84GodAlways

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cheree_Wright - Thank you for sharing your perspective. 😊

@LetThereBeLight1111

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cheree_Wright I came her to tell her the same thing sis. Let the man find out your celibate status as they get to know you. Your sex life isn’t their business on the first date. I’m not saying deceive anyone, but don’t reveal too much too soon

Healthy dialogue is SO NEEDED within marriage even when touching on issues that can make you feel uncomfortable, that’s where the growing starts if u neglect or deny issues nothing will change.

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

THIS!

“I had to talk to Maya, I was obsessed” 😂😂😂😂 aw I love you two. So sweet.

Max, you need a podcast, many men can benefit from your words. That was valuable information for relationships. Beautiful family!!

@beab1359

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@melissah170

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Saga’s baby farts were so cute. On her behalf, I would like to quote Austin Powers: “Pardon me for being rude, it was not me- it was my food. It just “popped-up” to say Hello and now it’s gone back down below!” 🤣 Max and Maya- I love the openness and honesty of your friendship and marriage. Anything worth having, is worth working on and fighting for. I wish you guys the very best and thank you for sharing your life journey with us. Peace and blessings.

You two have such a strong connection that the self-work is worth it.

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💕💕

@alanaaga3890

2 жыл бұрын

What does this mean?

@marleezie

Жыл бұрын

That part!!!!

@phenomenonto328

Жыл бұрын

@@alanaaga3890 right?

I have been married 27 years and I have learned is to not speak with when I am angry- a very challenging discipline but it has served me well with both my husband and son. I want my relationship with my husband to serve as an example for my son. One of mutual respect, hard work and understanding.

I'm so happy that he brought up the jealousy issue and him working on it because a lot of men feel this way towards multi talented and successful women. A lot of them often times will try to purposely not acknowledge and encourage that woman's gifts and talents due to their insecurities. That was a great discovery. Very good! Another good point was doing the self work, but when in a relationship, you now have to do couple work. Self work is great in addition to the couple work. Great video!!!

@carla9653

2 жыл бұрын

I was confused. I wasn’t sure if Max saying he is jealous of other men being attracted to Maya or jealous of Maya’s success. It’s definitely rare for a man to admit to either sentiment

My boyfriend & I feel so similar about trust & communication being our strong suits too! & we are waiting to have sex until marriage as well! We really are on the same page about glorifying God with our love & our bodies, & putting Him first. It has helped to really bond us, & allows us to have a common vision for our lives. ♥️🙌🏿🙏🏿✨

What Maya said about patience is so REAL! My boyfriend shows me my own flaws as well just because he is so calm and allows me to FEEL. I've never been in a relationship like that and it's because friendship and RESPECT is at the forefront. Loved this video & love u both!! Thank you for sharing💗

I breastfed for two years. He just turned 2 in August this year. Every moment was so precious. The feeling of nourishment leaving me and going into him was so powerful for me. Unfortunately me and my ex are no longer together. Ive been celibate for 2 years now and I plan on staying this way for much longer.

@honeybdream

2 жыл бұрын

I also bf for 2 years & currently doing it again. I love the precious moments-No regrets ❣️

Respect is huge, if you love someone you would never purposely do something to hurt them. Always being available to hear out the other person and apologize when needed even if you may not understand why you are wrong but understanding the other person is hurting because of your actions.

As someone who believes in saving sex for marriage, I know exactly what you mean as far as some people thinking they can change your mind.. I remember this one guy I was cool with in college telling me at some point down the road how when I told him that initially he kind of had this "We'll see" mentality. And that was mainly because he had known so many women who said similar things but when it came down to it, they didn't actually stand behind that.. It was like it was just something to say.. To sound virtuous (I guess 🤷🏾).. I don't run into that as much in my 30s as I did when I was younger, Thank God! But it's still pretty ridiculous.. If a person tells you what they're about and you're not down for that, YOU need to move on. Don't pretend with the hopes of swaying them in a different direction, especially when you don't fully understand their logic/reasoning..

II applaud celibacy in a relationship. I think people should do what feels best for them. Unfortunately, I was not celibate with the person who is now my husband. My husband and I were friends first but we only dated for 10 months. We now have been married for 38 years.

When Max said he was obsessed… 💕💕💕.

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Like literally 🤯

Gosh, I don’t wanna get invested in another “yt” relationship but God bless and hold you two because this is just magical & I’m glad to see the journey ♥️

After two kids and I had the same intense breastfeeding experience plus lack of sleep . It can reck havoc on a marriage but you guys are doing great . Babies are precious but people should be honest at how hard it is you look amazing

Been celibate since 2017, I'm grateful for it. I've done alot of growing through it and i have learned more about what i want in a person.

This is so good! Yes! And also something I’ve learned, while single and celibate, learning how to say sorry first and even after apologizing, not expecting an apology but rather doing it from a place of genuinity and allowing yourself to let go of something that has hurt you because odds are, you probably hurt the other person too...Which we humans tend to turn a blind eye to.❤️

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. It’s beautiful how we give one thing up and these realizations are coming to us. I wonder what to give up next? 🤔

Wow… Max has strong genes!!! 😮

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

We can see mummy from very many angles too

@tatianarod8194

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxMayaLiving Yes, Saga was bound to be beautiful with such gorgeous parents! ❤️

I see a lot of comments about Maya’s glow, and may I add Max is looking handsome in todays video!

Thanks for this convo. It’s hard out here for the abstinent people. But like you Maya I am glad it has been a protection. I don’t regret my choice. It is just disappointing that men don’t see it as you being self controlled but as something you are withholding from them.

For me personally, it’s soul healing watching u two talk about normal things. Wish u three all the blessings 🤓

Saga is so cute. Her face looks like "ummmm...how did I get here?"

So mature!! Love it!!❤👍🏽

Every time I think I’ve watched your best Vlog (and God know I enjoy them all) you take it up yet another level. There is always something so wholesome and honest about what you share that it has a cleansing effect on the high levels of fakery and pretence that pervades on Social media platforms. You two are a joy to watch and listen to and you are definitely on the right path. As you’ve figured out, arguments can be a positive part of a healthy relationship when you are prepared to show your vulnerabilities and communicate your feelings to you each other during and afterwards. It would be great to see both of you (collectively and separately) producing Podcasts at some point..when it is confident of course. You are both naturally effective communicators with strong ethics and positive values and imho I think you would ‘influence’ lots and lots of people. Continue to be blessed🦋🍀 ps: Love the way Saga made her presence felt tho lol

You guys are so wholesome, I absolutely love your channel and im so happy that ive come across it simply because i was looking into home and water births

Y’all are literally my favorite couple to watch. So beautiful. I love the love you two have for each other.

Very honest video! Thank you for sharing!! ❤️🙏🏼🎄

You’re so right, you can’t trust someone you can’t communicate with, and you can’t communicate with someone you don’t trust.

Yay! I needed this so much! Love y'all ❤❤❤

This was soo refreshing to see! You guys are absolutely adorable! Sending lot's of love! 🙏🏻💞✨

I've been practicing celibacy 4yrs and learned and grown so much appreciation and love for myself and life in general. I am so excited to share my journey with someone now. Congratulations on finding someone to travel this roller coaster of a journey with.

This is beautiful! You both have built such an awesome foundation. I remember NYC Maya, so glad to see you full of joy. 🥰

Maya might be an Aries moon or something. I love her strength and warrior like attitude yet you can tell she’s beautifully sensitive.

Thank you for this! I am on a journey of abstinence myself and you guys have me hope 😊

This was amazing!🤍

Maya you're literally my goal. We share a birthday and you're 10 years my senior, you're so creative just like I am. Everytime I go through it, I always think ... what would Maya do/ what did Maya do ... I love that you took the time to work on you, experience life, work on your purpose and passions and now you're just a proud nesting mama. Whenever forces tried ydu, you got up and fought back by keeping on going. I aspire to be in your level.

I love this talk. I was staring at Saga all through. She's so precious. Stay blessed and united. 🙏🏾

Omgoodness the way max talks about maya! So beautiful!

Max is such a beautiful soul💛 so happy for you maya. I wish you an abundance of blessings for you and your family!

I love your energy guys! There's so much wisdom in what you're saying. When you're single there is no mirror for your own issues. Partner and people in general, when they annoy us, very often they reflect our own problems. I love the idea that you shared that when someone projects their nasty energy it's good to step back and not respond with the same vibe so they can maybe (hopefully) see their flaw. Thanks!

Maya motherhood looks great on you!! So happy for you both ❤️❤️

Per usual this is so refreshing as someone whose dating and been celibate for going on 3 years now and my partner up until meeting me wasn’t . I definitely can relate so many people have asked me if we really going to wait until we get married yes. Celibacy allows the relationship to develop organically and your vision is crystal clear their is no sex to blur it and it showed me that this man really is digging me for me while denying his flesh out of respect and love for me .I been watching Maya for a very long time and have seen all her ups and downs and to see her here with Max and a mom it’s a beautiful sight to see .

Ohh Maya im so happy for this sweet love that you two have found in each other 🥰

You're a wonderful couple. Loved listening to this.

What a breath of fresh air.

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Inhale, exhale. All the good vibes 💕

Awwww...Saga says "Excuse me guys... Better out than in!"

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Shes a hand full 😂

I really hope I have a beautiful relationship like this. You guys give me hope ❤️

You guys are absolutely beautiful!!! Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is true strength Maya... a strength like no other...you're amazing! 😘 Beautiful family 🙏🏽

This is what a true mature adult relationship looks like❤❤Stay blessed and beautiful, take care of yourselves and your precious bundle of life you guys brought into your lives. Love and light and God bless you❤❤❤❤❤❤

I truly love to see the love in your eyes. I randomly remember scrolling YT and I saw this video of a girl with balloons on the steps. I immediately followed and fell in love with you. Then you did a video saying your dad was from Chicago. You immediately became my sister/cousin/friend (in my mind) you’ve been so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey from those steps to a family. It has been amazing to watch ❤️.

You both look so beautiful in this video. Idk if it’s the warm lighting but you’re both glowing! Love this video as usual! It’s clear you both are not perfect people but what makes you both special is your willingness and ability to be curious, reflective and gentle with each other/yourselves. Happy holidays!

Love this transparency.

Thank you for sharing beautiful insight on your relationship this was such a good chat!

I look forward to having a healthy relationship in the near future. I've done a lot of work on myself in therapy. I've had some life challenges also change my perception on things. I look forward to creating a foundation of friendship first.

I love you both, the honesty is awesome, God bless baby Saga, its okay for her to get the gas out, great conversation, stay blessed 👏🏼👏🏼🤗🤗😘

Maya, for someone who has been following you since 2013 and seen your journey it makes me truly happy the see that you have find your happy place and inner peace. I, myself have been living here in Sweden all of my life and it made me so excited to be able to experience everything you have shared and it has been amazing to see the person you have grown into. I wish you all the best. Much love!

Ya'll are lovely...the patience part was so real...similar issue here..it can really damage the relationship

This episode put a smile on my face. Ugh I am so happy for you guys. Happy Holidays.

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

aww thank you!! happy holiday

Beautiful, inspiring video. In love with every bit you shared and I’m thankful for your dedication to each other.❤️❤️

I really enjoyed this topic!

Such a beautiful family 🤩 Maya, your hair is thriving!!!😍 I really appreciate this video. I don’t often come across too many KZreadrs that have decided to choose the celibacy route until marriage so this is very refreshing.👼🏾💛

👍🙏💝Love this. Been watching Maya from the beginning & the curly hair videos. Bless you both & baby Saga. 🙏💝🤗

You guys are awesome! And congratulations on everything. Your marriage, your family and your lifes together. I've grown being abstinence or celibate. God has matured me and now I'm in such a great place. God also showed me this is the way for me to go. ❤

You two are wholesome and this is what we need in relationships, young people inspiration about real life stuff, not frivolous matter always thrown in our lives. It’s uplifting and relatable watching you and your journey love from SA. Ps…I love that you embrace and know a bit 😉 about SA

Love your relationship the communication and most of all your honesty your so perfect together!!! Keep loving and laughing.

Thanks for sharing. Lately I have been reflected back all these things that make this situationship I'm in an absolute shit show that leads nowhere. :D So many errors and I just really need something healthy for once in my life. I'm tired of always being the one that's committed.

I love how you guys can laugh. When both of you were laughing so hard I just cracked up even more. Setting aside Ego and acknowledging a person feeling is huge for my husband and I. Also understanding each other humors. I am so glad that you’re both in a good place. Even after 17 years of marriage my husband and I will still have a few spats.

Maya you are absolutely radiant. Happiness suits you.I really appreciate that you’ve allowed us to watch your evolution. Your growth is evident and yes you did do a lot of self work. You presented Max the wonderful gift of the best version of yourself!! Congratulations on all of your blessings, individually and collectively.🙏 #Family Jackie,Jackie,Jackie!!

One of my favorite things about my fiance is that we are great friends and I also love his work ethic. He enjoys taking care of his family and it's beautiful to be a part of.

I’m in love with this couple. God bless

Very openly shared conversation. I love this. This is the type of content KZread need to highly recommend to every Human in here. Just saying!!

Just amazing 💕🙏🏿They both have intentional hearts . Good bless , y’all .

Lovely couple! You've got a new subscriber! :)

Great video, but I can't stop STARING at your gorgeous hair. We need a routine soon sis. You look beautiful and still glowing!

You look so good Maya! 😍 Very important for him to say that he was madly in love with you and had to check his jealousy. I think that jealousy is the biggest downfall of this generation’s relationships.

This video was so wholesome! Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. It’s so refreshing. Everything you spoke about is spot on and honestly your personalities remind me so much of my partner and I. May god bless your marriage and your family always. ❤️

This really was a good conversation. Soooo many gems!

That intro is fire!

What a beautiful family! That is a deep topic but imperative to talk about. You two are so inspirational and show vulnerability with transparency. I love it. By the way, I love your beautiful skin Maya.💕

You guys are too cute! I smiled and laughed so hard! Beautiful truths 👏🏽💕

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes. Glad you sat down with us, we appreciate it 🙏🏻🙏🏽

Great conversation ❤️❤️

Mya you are blessed to be very flexable. You seem to have taken some very different paths in life and just adapted well.

This was very helpful. It's so beautiful how you guys are able to own up to your own personal flaws and are not afraid to share with your platform. I will say this has brought light to my perspective I have with myself. Thank you 💛

Thank you for the relationship information and perspective. But, honestly, I just clicked the video to see adorable Baby Saga!:)

What a lovely and healthy place to share from. Thank you both so much for reminding us how valuable it is to be humble, caring and self-aware in our relationships. This video was focused on applying it in a romantic relationship (obviously, since you are a couple). I also find it's very applicable to all of our close relationships. NICE. Thanks again for sharing these insights.

You guys are awesome. Keep rising shinning stars.

@MaxMayaLiving

2 жыл бұрын

We rise together!!

You're such a joy to watch. The open communication, self work, and vulnerability is so refreshing. Thank you!

@AbcAbc-nv9kz

2 жыл бұрын

A band aid culture is a fronting culture. awkward and annoying.

Greetings family. Happy Holidays ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Healthy and Strong Relationships are vital to Life and Sanity👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Nothing is perfect. Progression over Perfection!

You both are so sweet and endearing. So happy watching this.

I love this! Thanks for sharing. I’m single but I love seeing aspects of your relationship and it’s something I’ve never personally experienced but makes me happy to see it exists 💗

I Love Max!