Knowing the signs of a toxic relationship is one of the most crucial steps in saving your relationship in the long run. It will open your eyes and show you the unhealthy relationship characteristics you must not tolerate. And while there are different types of relationships, you must see to it to not turn yours into a toxic one. Sure, it's quite exhausting to even imagine … [Read more...]
Single Ladies: 3 Signs Your Man is “Micro-Cheating”
Micro-cheating is a fairly new buzz word in modern dating. It's used to describe the seemingly harmless, tiny actions that could lead up to full-blown infidelity. Micro-cheating may never lead up to sex, and it isn't exactly an emotional affair, where your partner is turning to someone else for a shoulder to lean on. Single Ladies: 3 Signs Your Man is "Micro-Cheating" In this … [Read more...]
3 Times in Dating When You Shouldn’t Trust Your Gut and What to Do Instead
You meet a guy who's great on paper and things are going well. He's handsome, has a stable job, and by all accounts, seems like someone who has the potential to be a great partner. You should be happy, but you can't ignore this nagging feeling in your gut that makes you wonder if you can trust him. Should you trust your gut or let the feeling pass? 3 Times in Dating When You … [Read more...]
Perfect On Paper or Perfect Chemistry? The Three C’s of Successful Relationships
As a dating coach, I preach a lot about making sure you choose a partner based on his or her character—and not simply because you have perfect chemistry together. Chemistry is a great feeling. But are you choosing to commit to someone's mind, body and soul just because you can’t stop thinking about him? Are you excited only because she takes your breath away when she smiles? … [Read more...]
Dating Advice: 4 Unrealistic Relationship Expectations That Are Keeping You Single
Getting dating advice is not your typical thing. But some situations require help when you're just now sure how to deal. For example, it's 10 PM and you haven't heard from him all day. He told you he'd be taking the day off from work, so you expected he'd want to spend some extra time together. After all, you both are so busy in your powerful careers and free time is hard to … [Read more...]
Wake Up! 7 Signs He’s Stringing You Along
You have off-the-charts chemistry and he says he's never felt a connection like this with anyone else before. Maybe you've been dating for a while, but you don't know where you stand with him. Does he want something serious? Is he just moving slow? Or is he stringing you along? You should be excited that this super fine, successful man is pursuing you. So why do you feel uneasy … [Read more...]
SINGLES: 3 Signs You Should Call It Quits in a Relationship
I'm here to help you find and keep the love of your life. So why in the world would I share advice on how to know when to call it quits in a relationship? Because every second you spend with the wrong one is a second you're not with "The One." 3 Signs You Should Call It Quits in a Relationship In this article: You don't share core values or common goals. What's your … [Read more...]
Single Ladies: How To Manifest the Man of Your Dreams With a 2019 Vision Board
What if I told you that 2019 is your year to manifest your heart's desire for love, companionship, and possibly even marriage? If the man of your dreams is what you want, what if I told you that one major step in your process to manifestation is to create a vision board? It worked for me. In fact, I met my husband a few months after I completed my board. Now, I want to help … [Read more...]
Moving Too Fast? 5 Signs You Should Pump the Brakes With Your Man
So you've spent three intense weeks together with this man you're dating and you can see yourself marrying him. But after coming up for air, friends and family alike are hinting you might need to slow down and pump the brakes on your relationship. While you're not the type to base your love life on what other people think, you do wonder if you're moving too fast in your … [Read more...]
How To Be A Good Girlfriend: Refrain From Doing These Things
If you've been in a long-term relationship, you may find yourself in the middle of a question "how to be a good girlfriend?" I've been there. If you're doing these four things in your relationship, you may be bestowing wife privileges to someone who doesn't even treat you like a girlfriend. As a result, you're becoming far from being a good girlfriend, and soon, it could … [Read more...]
5 Things Men Love About Black Women
Ever heard men say “I love black women” and wondered what makes black women so special? While some say black men don’t want to date black women, I’m here to set the record straight and even asked some men to help me. Although they may not be so vocal about it, black men have good reasons why they like black women. To know what these are, check out this list. You're going to … [Read more...]
Swiping for Love: 3 Black Dating Apps You Must Try
So you're open to the idea of online dating and willing to give it (another) shot, but not sure which dating sites should you use? Black dating apps like Soul Swipe, MELD, and BAE were created specifically for black people and offer more for the community than other dating apps. Here, I talk about these apps, and what each offers, to help you decide which app can finally help … [Read more...]
7 Clapbacks to Use When a Man Asks You “Why Are You Single?”
You finally put yourself back out there. You mustered up the courage to swipe right on Tinder. And after a few text messages he asks the dreaded question: "So why is a woman like you still single?" You start typing a response but then freeze. You've been single a long time. You think to yourself, "If I tell him why I'm still single after all these years, he might think … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why “Mr. Steal Your Grandma” is Winning and Proving Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number in Love
Mr Steal Your Grandma is 54, wears skinny jeans, and his salt-and-pepper beard is taking the Internet by storm. It seems the ladies have fallen in love with the Houston native Irvin Randle, better known as #MrStealYourGrandma, after photos of the fit and fashionable hot grandpa of two grandchildren began trending online. How Mr Steal Your Grandma Became An Online Sensation In … [Read more...]
Singles: Are You Equally Yoked In Dating and What Does It Really Mean?
What does equally yoked in dating mean? You're digging him. You think she's dope. Then, you suddenly discover you're not equally yoked. Or are you? It surely is confusing, but the answer may surprise you! What Does Equally Yoked Mean? In this article: An Introduction to Equally Yoked Meaning The Term "Equally Yoked" Is Not Used in the Scripture At All The Scripture … [Read more...]