Recently, an old friend crossed my path. Initially, with the pleasantries and friendly interactions, it appeared as if we might work on reconciling our friendship. However, just as quickly as the pleasantries began, so did the mixed messages, the flirty conversation coupled with the evasive behavior. When I confronted him, he played coy and attempted to downplay his actions. … [Read more...]
Ladies: Here’s How to Recognize a Player and How to Avoid Being Played
In an episode of It’s Not You, It’s Men, host Rev Run and Tyrese discussed why player’s play. To avoid being played, it's important that you recognize signs your potential partner is giving off. Do not ignore those signs. Ladies: Here's How to Recognize a Player and How to Avoid Being Played In this article: Why do players play? How do you recognize when you are … [Read more...]
Christian Men Reveal Their 12 Reasons Why They Don’t Date Or Marry Christian Women; Part 2
To all the Christian ladies out there, are you wondering why Christian men prefer dating a non-Christian woman? When I started talking about this topic, I was surprised by how many single Christian men spoke up. They shared their own reasons as to why they no longer date or marry Christian women, and that is what I want to share with you all today. In this article: … [Read more...]
8 Old School Ways to Meet People
Most singles have a sincere desire to be in a committed monogamous relationship. However connecting with the right person in 2017 can be challenging, especially in the real world. With the number of dating apps available, having someone spend their evenings swiping right to left, and constantly viewing profiles on dating websites can cause Online Dating Fatigue (yes, its a real … [Read more...]
5 Key Areas that Will Prepare Christian Singles for Marriage
You’ve made the decision to trust God regarding your mate, which is wise. But the challenge is that you didn’t think that God would take this long. Like most, you desire companionship, but not at the cost of your sanity, self-esteem or dignity. People would have you to settle, but you know that God has someone just for you. During your time of waiting, God wants to … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Forgiving Your Ex And Moving on with Your Life
Have you ever thought that you had forgiven someone and moved on with your life until something happens and instantly you are transported back to that particular moment in time that you thought you had forgotten? Recently while gaining closure with an ex, that very thing happened to me. I wasn’t emotionally transported. But mentally, I went back to that very space and … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Prevent Emotional Baggage From Ruining Your New Relationships
Initially when we meet people we meet their representative- the perfect, good behavior version of themselves. But, at what point do you meet the real person? As the relationship is growing towards monogamy and possibly marriage, when are the masks removed, allowing full disclosure to come into play? When do you meet, see and/or discuss the baggage that others carry and … [Read more...]
Being Mary Jane: 7 Ways to Determine If You Are Really Ready for Love
On the past few episodes of Being Mary Jane, the storylines of Mary Jane Paul and her girlfriend Kara Lynch provide prime examples of women who say they want love, but when it shows up, they are afraid to embrace the love that’s before them. In the past, Mary Jane has been in so many dead-end relationships that when problems arise in her current relationship with boyfriend, … [Read more...]
Being Mary Jane: 3 Signs She Needs to Reconsider Her New Relationship
For the past few weeks on Being Mary Jane, Mary Jane has been initiated into her boyfriend Lee’s world. From a weekend meet and greet with his kids to a kiss on the mouth by his ex-wife Zoe, Mary Jane has experienced Lee’s family in interesting ways. But the relationship between Lee and Zoe was more than what Mary Jane was expecting. Zoe’s infidelity with another man led to … [Read more...]
Don’t Just Wait on the Lord: 7 Things Christian Singles Can Do While Praying for Marriage
As a Christian, waiting on God to answer prayers can be one of the hardest things in life. You know that He has your best interest at heart, but at the same time, He doesn’t always answer in the timeframe you would desire. Praying for your potential spouse and marriage is no different. At times, it can be harder because matters of the heart are at play. You want to be patient, … [Read more...]
How to Deal when Your Mate’s So-called BFF Wants to Be More Than Friends
LeToya Luckett’s latest music video, Back 2 Life, spotlights an issue which has been the cause of turmoil and death to many relationships. The issue at hand is when your mate’s BFF wants to be more than just friends and has no problems in letting their intentions be known, especially too you. In this 8 minute mini-film, the storyline consists of a growing, thriving … [Read more...]
Being Mary Jane: How to Tell Your Man He’s Bad in Bed Without Offending Him
On last night’s episode of Being Mary Jane, Mary Jane’s friend and sidekick, Kara experienced a challenge many have faced in their relationships. Kara’s love interest, Orlando is an attractive, professional athlete, (some would call him the total package.) However, he is unable to satisfy her sexually. And for Kara, that is a problem. In her very own tell-it-like-it-is way, … [Read more...]
Hollywood Has a New Dating Solution for Single Black Women Looking for Love
Earlier this week I heard a radio interview with a local Matchmaker who believes that single black women should open their mindsets to dating outside of their norm. The alternative dating options she’s referring to is dating bisexual men or men who have had relationships with same sex partners, but realize they prefer women instead. She felt that women would be able to … [Read more...]
Being Mary Jane: Episode 402 Teaches You How to Get Naked and We Like It!
This week on Being Mary Jane, Mary Jane’s one-night stand turned sex partner, Lee, initiated a game with Mary Jane called: Let’s Get Naked- focused on emotional transparency. In an effort to get to know each other better, Lee moved their interactions out of the bedroom so that he can spend quality time talking to Mary Jane (with clothes on.) Initially, they shared general … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Steps to Forgiveness and Healing in Your Relationships
I used to be such a no-nonsense person that when people would hurt or disappoint me, I would throw them away. But after a while, I looked around and noticed that I was alone. And I realized that I had to change. In the beginning, I didn’t know how to change because the disappointment had been so great. I slowly began to realize that I was holding onto un-forgiveness and … [Read more...]