I’ve heard women say time and time again that they need some adventure in their lives—a bad boy. They say nice guys just don’t cut it because they are boring. That argument has always left me feeling puzzled because I can’t understand why anyone would intentionally avoid a nice guy. Plus, what sense does it make to make such a blanket statement about all nice men as a … [Read more...]
5 Often Overlooked Places to Find Mr. Right…or for Him to Find You!
The Good Book, says “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord- Proverbs 18:22.” The thing I love about this verse is that there are no qualifiers—find a wife, get favor. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. The problem is, sometimes it feels like the brothers aren’t working hard enough to do the finding. So I put my thinking cap on and asked my … [Read more...]
Ladies: 5 Useful Ways to Build Your Faith While You Wait for Mr. Right
Are you suffering from "dating depression?" Here are the symptoms: Frustration Exhaustion Disappointment Fear Anger Loneliness Hopelessness If dating is no longer fun and you're ready to just give up, let me offer you some inspiration and practical tips that will encourage you and build your faith while you wait for Mr. Right. 1. Date while you … [Read more...]
How to Tell if Your Mr.Right is Really Your Mr.Wrong
Who is “Mr. Right” and what exactly does he look like? His description will vary from one woman to the next as each woman has her own personalized list of requirements for the elusive Mr. Right. Many women literally have a written detailed list of requirements that make up Mr. Right which is not a bad idea at all provided that list is reasonable. It might be helpful to see … [Read more...]
How I Met and Married My Husband in 11 Months
He walked into the room like he owned it. “Who is THAT?” I said to myself. I had no idea someone that handsome was on campus. He was the epitome of masculinity. It wasn’t just the fact that he was wearing his naval officer’s uniform. It was the way he commanded the room, as though his presence meant we were all under his protection. The day I met my husband almost didn’t … [Read more...]
Trip to the Altar: 7 Signs that He’s the One
The other day I was thinking about some of the relationships I was in, that DIDN'T work out. One would think I wouldn't have been so blinded by "love" to recognize these guys clearly weren't "the one" for me. I guess in my case, it took meeting "the one" for me to recognize the difference from God writing my love story versus a bootleg script crafted by Yours Truly. Stevie is … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why We Love Mr. or Ms. Wrong
Guys and ladies have both been hit with the epidemic of falling for the bad woman or the bad guy. Something about their mysteriousness, their attitude, swagger, and overall coolness made us swoon or find them attractive. That may have been okay for one time, but if you find yourself consistently going for the no-good smooth-talker, the gold digger, or the church-on-Sundays, … [Read more...]
The 7 Types of Men You Should Run (Not Walk!) From
As women, the loud ticking of our biological clocks sometimes causes us to make some really dumb decisions when it comes to the men we choose to be our mates. I am no exception. Having reviewed past relationships to figure out why they didn’t work out, I realized that I made poor decisions with the men I dated because they were a reflection of how I felt about myself at the … [Read more...]
Finding Mr. Right: 6 Signs That He Might Be The One For You
How do you know if the guy you’re dealing with is Mr. Right? Is he truly ready to be the man you need him to be, or is this relationship doomed to fail? It can be difficult to analyze if you have found your Mr. Right and ensure that you are moving forward with the man who is truly best for you. Below are some signs you can factor in that can help make your decision … [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...]
An Unforgettable Proposal, a Fabulous Wedding and a Horrible Marriage
We just love a beautiful proposal don't we? Romantic and creative proposal videos become viral at the speed of light these days. This is such a beautiful way to tell the world that this is the person that you can't love without. And the weddings...Oh the wedding!!! Their pomp and circumstance and glamour. These days this has to be the most extravagant event of the decade. … [Read more...]