All shopping addicts or impulsive folks can relate to the following dilemma. You're walking into your favorite department store (we won't single out just one) and you look for the items that you need and successfully approach the aisles for payment. Then, out of nowhere, something catches your eye at the end cap and it's something that you're thinking about putting in the … [Read more...]
Ask Dr. Buckingham: Why Do Single Men Place Women in Categories?
Dr. Buckingham, I recently met this single guy who told me that I was very attractive, intelligent and down-to-earth. During our conversation he told me that he wanted to get to know me better. Before I could respond, he ran off a list of the different kinds of women that he does not like to interact with or date. He talked about independent women, desperate women, … [Read more...]
3 Tips that Will Enhance Your Dating Life
One of the greatest pleasures of being single is dating. It can be a lot of fun and adventure if you are willing and committed to enjoying the process. Having a good dating life boils down to a few key points. If you implement these points into your dating habits, you will find that dating doesn’t have to seem like you’re out to chase the man or woman of your dreams like you … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Get to Know the Person You’re Dating
Recently, I hung out with my first true love. You know the one. The guy you would have married if only you met him in your thirties and not your teens or twenties. The one you compared other men to a decade after dating. During our conversation, I revealed that I didn’t like scary movies. As a matter of fact, I hate them. I won’t watch anything starring Michael Myers, Freddy … [Read more...]
Pre-Gaming It: How to Get Your Mind and Spirit Right Before a Date
By Tatianah Green Ever heard of pregaming? It’s an action that involves drinking alcohol at home before going out to drink again at an event. Essentially it’s to save money, assemble the crew together, and get ready for a night out. Pregaming in the worldly sense can be self-destructive, but who says that you can't get your mind and spirit right for an event such as a date? … [Read more...]
2 Core Tips To Get Your Dating Life On Track: Be Strategic About Your Love Life
by Karla Moore, It’s something of a meme these days within the African American community about the degreed, career successful black woman! At the same time, a less positive aspect of that stereotype is that those same women are frequently alone or desperately searching for an appropriate mate. It certainly doesn't have to be that way. Most of us are very thoughtful and … [Read more...]
I Didn’t Sign Up For This…What Happened To The Fireworks!?
So many people never find the one, that’s why I really want to tell you something; I really think this is it for me, I really think you’re the one I need. - Trey Songz Yes, as I continued my flight it got really weird as this was the exact next song that came on my Ipod. It’s a Trey Songz song entitled “One Love.” Okay for those of you who missed part 1 of this article it was … [Read more...]
When “Fireworks” Aren’t Enough: Chemistry vs. Compatibility
"Searching for that feeling tell me where is the magic.; let's stay together until we're ghost; I want to witness love , I've never seen it close...but I guess I got to find it first that's why I'm really going off....Fireworks!" These lyrics (from Drake's song Fireworks) caught my ear while listening to my I-pod on a flight to Houston. After rewinding it about 5 times I … [Read more...]
3 Dating Tips for Finding the One that is Right for You
There are a lot of singles out there who are looking for ways to have better relationships and take charge of their dating lives. The key takeaway here is not about finding the perfect mate; the pathway to finding the right person is learning how to date properly. Let’s start with three important components for enhanced dating techniques. Qualify The word qualify … [Read more...]