“The Love Experience” is an editorial project that features dynamic couples in love. The series, shot by fashion photographer, Bryce Lennon, aims to highlight diversity within the world of fashion.”
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the first married couple of “The Love Experience,” Clyde and Janay Hawthorne! Hailing from Philadelphia, this couple has been rocking together for over ten years (Thirteen to be exact). They’ve spent most of that time has been dedicated to raising a family together.
After meeting through mutual friends, the Hawthorne’s took things slow at the beginning of their relationship. According to Janay, “Clyde and I met through our best friends who knew each other. We had somewhat recently left previous relationships, and weren’t really looking for a relationship, but it flourished into something real and everlasting.”
A decade later, Clyde and Janay have managed to develop a strong foundation of love, mutual respect, and trust. Yet, behind this beautiful love story, there were many obstacles to overcome. That’s where hard work comes into play! The Hawthorne’s state, “Don’t expect marriage to be all sunshine and roses. It takes work to maintain a healthy relationship. Be willing to learn your partner’s love language and communication style.”
To that point, married couples experience moments of conflict as well. Everything is not always perfect. Regardless, it takes a lot of time and effort to create a healthy, family dynamic. For that, we truly admire Clyde and Janay for holding their tribe down. Go Hawthornes!
We hope you enjoyed this post as much as we did! Be sure to check back next week for our next group of couples. Thank you for reading!