Whenever I see relationship discussions pop up online, far too often ashy comments directed at women surface. It’s that “your expectations are too high” and “you need to lower your standards” nonsense. There seems to be a running narrative that…
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3 Indoor Winter Date Ideas That Will Not Disappoint
Yes, it’s technically still fall, but if we’re being honest, it feels like winter for most of us who are enduring harsh temperatures. And honestly, the majority of folks, especially if they aren’t single, don’t necessarily want to venture outside…
Read MoreTeyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert, AKA #RelationshipGoals
It’s no secret that Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert are head over heels in love. The “Do Not Disturb” entertainer is very public and affectionate about her hubby, and naturally, she showed him and the world just how much he…
Read More[TALK LIKE SEX] How to Come Out to Your Kids
Not unlike the experience of many children, the first discovery of my mother’s active sex life completely freaked me out. I remember the day I witnessed her having sex like it was yesterday. I was 8, and my parents had…
Read More5 Steps Toward Forgiveness in Relationships
“Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” —C.S. Lewis Forgiving someone is one of the hardest things to do for many of us, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. You open…
Read More5 Things Guaranteed to Keep You Single
I was having a conversation the other day with my contractor Jose, an Ecuadorian man who has been married to the same woman for 16 years. In the midst of discussing the difference between eggshell and satin paint finishes, he…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Relationship Riches
Some of the unhappiest people in the world are financially secure. So what’s missing in their lives? The answer may be as simple as the lack of loving human connections. Whenever clients tell me they seek “happiness,” I ask them…
Read MoreWhy Black Men Need to Be Emotionally Involved in Relationships
“When your daddy walked through the house, he was so big he filled it up. That was my first mistake. Not to make him leave room for me.” —Rose Maxson, Fences When I first heard Viola Davis brilliantly dramatize this classic…
Read MoreFriends Over Everything: Why Sisterhood Is More Sacred Than Men
Heartbreak has cracked me open more than once. It has knocked me to my knees, drained me of my tears and left me questioning everything that I thought I knew for sure. Sometimes I look back and realize that it…
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