During my morning commute, I’m notorious for station surfing in an attempt to find a good news story or segment to listen to on the radio. Twice, I’ve landed on the Steve Harvey Morning Show. While waiting for a particular interview, I listened to Nephew Tommy’s Prank call. The two prank calls I heard were mind blowing to say the least. I couldn’t believe I was hearing … [Read more...]
He Was Faithful, Driven and a Perfect Match for Me, so Why Did I End Our Relationship
The past 18 months has been a season of reconnecting with old friends who I’ve lost touch with over the years. Some encounters have been GREAT others have been to gain closure and move on. One encounter in particular was with a gentleman I use to date. After having breakfast, which turned into lunch and then an early dinner, I left open to the possibilities of rekindling our … [Read more...]
Relationship 101: 8 Ways to Overcome Communication Challenges
[tps_header]Several years ago, I realized I needed to improve my communication skills. I was in a relationship with a man who was open and willing to communicate, however our styles were so different that we never fully understood one another. In order to move forward in the relationship, we decided to work on understanding one another and communicating more … [Read more...]
Man Up: Men, Why Are You Still Single?
Society always likes to pose the question to single women? But what about men? Why are they single? Despite what people believe, there are a lot of single men out there. Society still largely views men as the relationship pursuers, and therefore we assume if a man is not in a relationship it must be because it’s his choice. Despite what you may think about men, there are … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Men: 8 Irrefutable Reasons Why You Are Still Single
We’ve reached the end of this season of It’s Not You, It’s Men. And I must say, hosts “Rev. Run” Simmons and Tyrese Gibson ended the season with a bang. The men were joined by comedians Loni Love, JB Smoove and Jessimae Peluso as well as author and relationship expert Tracy McMillan to discuss: Why Women are Still Single. The panel weighed in on the top eight reasons why … [Read more...]
Modern Dating Challenges and How to Overcome Them
As this season of It’s Not You, It’s Men comes to a close, I wanted to return to a topic discussed earlier on the show. Hosts Rev. Run and Tyrese Gibson were joined by Comedian Yvette Nicole Brown, Tinder CEO Sean Rad and model/actress Amber Rose to examine the modern romance and how to date in 2016. The panel discussed the following challenges people encounter in modern … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Men: Why Men Don’t Commit
On this week’s episode of It’s Not You, It’s Men, hosts Rev. Run and Tyrese are joined by OWN network host Iyanla Vanzant and author Emily Wilcox to discuss commitment issues in relationships. When it comes to commitment, the panel felt women and men differed on the topic. Here are a few of the points that were highlighted during the discussion, including the break down … [Read more...]
Ladies: 6 Proven Tips to Master the Art of Flirting without Doing Too Much
I am a people person and have no problem starting a conversation with a complete stranger. It’s second nature for me. But I am often accused of flirting when I’m not. Because of this, I’ve made the connection that people are no longer used to socializing and meeting new people. Whether it’s the advent of texting, emailing or social media, real human interaction and all it … [Read more...]
Singles: 25 Questions to Ask Before You Give Them Your Heart, Time, and Body
I recently came across 20 Questions You Should Ask Before You Get Engaged by Bishop T. D. Jakes. As I began to scan the list, in my mind some of the questions really needed to be asked when you first meet someone. In today’s society, people are having sex before they know their partner's last name. Maybe if they knew the answer to a few pre-qualifying questions, they would … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Men: Bridging the Communication Gap Between Men and Women
On this week’s episode of It’s Not You, It’s Men, Rev Run and Tyrese tackled the topic: Lost in Translation- How men and women communicate differently. Evelyn Lozada and Vin Disel joined the conversation as they discussed ways to foster better communication in relationships. It is a known fact that men and women communicate differently, which often leads to challenges … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Men: Rev. Run and Tyrese Discuss Why People Cheat, So Here’s What to Do About It
On this week’s episode of It’s Not You, It’s Men, Tyrese & Rev. Run discuss: Why men cheat? Prior to the start of the show, 89% of the studio audience polled admitted to being cheated on or having cheated in a relationship. This kicked off the dialogue of why men cheat. What follows are arguments and counterarguments on the topic: Men are wired that way Tyrese stated that … [Read more...]
5 Marriage Prep Lessons that Give Singles on the Hunt a Reality Check
Many singles desire to be married. Unfortunately, most singles spend their time dreaming of their wedding day and seeking a spouse rather than preparing to be one. Think you are ready for marriage? Here are 5 key areas that most overlook when preparing for marriage. Lesson 1 - Know your why Ask yourself, why do you want to be married? What purpose does marriage serve in your … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Men: Rev. Run and Tyrese Give 7 Essential Tips for Marriage Success
On this week’s episode of "It’s Not You, It’s Men," Rev Run and Tyrese posed the question: "We’re Married, Now What?" People are excited about the idea of marriage, but they have no idea what marriage is all about. Forty-five percent of divorcees surveyed admitted they had unrealistic expectations of marriage. With the divorce rate at an all-time high, how can you have a … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s Men: Tyrese and Rev. Run Tackle Sex Before Marriage
On the premiere episode of the new talk show, It’s Not You, It’s Men hosted by Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run, the topic of discussion was Sex & Sensibility - Should you have sex prior to marriage? In this very raw and uncensored format, the host, along with their guests, shared their thoughts on the subject. I would like to share mine as well. Let’s talk about sex: 3% of … [Read more...]
Singles: 5 Simple Steps to Attract Your Perfect Mate
I recently read Michael Strahan’s book, Wake Up Happy. The book was full of life applicable examples from his experiences, to help you live a blissful life. Throughout the book Strahan was very transparent and acknowledged his challenges and weaknesses, especially in the area of relationships. He recognized that he hadn’t successfully mastered relationships- twice divorced … [Read more...]