As many of us prepare to gather with relatives and close friends for the holiday season, keep in mind that a lot of people are either experiencing their first or dreading another holiday without a loved one. This time of year can be rough for anyone who’s suffered a loss …
Read More »How To Stay Away From Married Men
A committed and married man in and of itself should be the ultimate no-go zone for single women, but that’s just not always the case. There’s a certain allure to forbidden love that can be very appealing and while both parties share responsibility for their actions, there are some things …
Read More »Don’t Worry About Her Uterus, She’ll Have Kids When She’s Ready
If you see a woman over the age of 30 who isn’t married and/or doesn’t have any children, do her a favor and mind your business about her personal affairs. It’s one thing to dodge the judgment from family members who mean well but, do you realize how comfortable strangers …
Read More »Should You Stay For The Kids?
According to fairy tales, first comes love, then comes marriage, insert a couple of kids and boom; happily ever after. In the real world, what starts off as a beautiful journey between two people can quickly turn into an unexpected adventure or even a nightmare. The wide-eyed optimism and enthusiasm …
Read More »Rules Of The Culture: You Not Really Black If….
You know, Black people sure have a whole lotta rules when it comes to who can be considered Black, who gets a “pass” and who can get an invite to the BBQ. I’m not really sure where in the history books we came to a consensus that all forms …
Read More »No Ordinary Love: Why Are We Against Polygamy?
By definition, Polygamy is the practice of having more than one wife or husband at a time. Now, it’s not a popular practice in western culture by any means based on certain religious beliefs, societal norms, and personal preferences. If you even mention Polygamy in a sentence most people will …
Read More »What About Your Friends Sis?
“I feel so sorry for women who don’t have “female friends”. When I first saw this tweet by Issa Rae, it really spoke to my spirit and I couldn’t help but wonder, why do so many women have such animosity towards each other? Now, before you hop on the “because bi$!& …
Read More »You May Not Need A Man But You Do Need To Know How To…
Be a feminist they said, we want equal rights, anything you can do I can do better. Yeah, it’s all fun and games until you’re stranded on the side of the road with spotty reception and low battery life on your cell phone. Ladies, if your tire was flat and …
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