If I had to say what I love most about my relationship with my husband, it would be how he loves me unconditionally. He’s never made me feel like his love for me has conditions attached to it. Never makes me fee like I am constantly trying to earn his love. For that, I adore him. I have seen people I love in relationships overflowing with conditions and it breaks my heart. … [Read more...]
3 Things to Do If You Keep Attracting the Wrong Man
Finding the right person to build a life with isn’t always easy. Sure, some people luck out and meet the right person when they are young and without much drama, but for many, dating is stressful and choosing someone who’s a right fit is often hard. And for women who feel like every time they give this love thing a try they seem to end up with a loser, dating can feel like a … [Read more...]
A Few Things to Remember if You’re Questioning if Your Spouse is Still “The One”
When your marriage is in a good place you feel good and you're optimistic about your relationship and its future. But oh boy...when it's not so great, you probably question and second guess everything about your union. You may have even wondered if you married the right person. Whenever you end up in that space, here are a few things to remember. Why you fell in love the … [Read more...]
Ladies, 3 Character Flaws You Can’t Afford to Ignore When Choosing a Man
There is no perfect man or woman out there. If you are searching for the perfect one, go ahead and relax because you won’t ever find what you are looking for. But if you are looking for the right partner to spend a lifetime with, don’t give up. He’s out there. I am sure of it. I think we all have a match out there. Finding someone you love and are able to spend a lifetime … [Read more...]
If Your Man Doesn’t Have These 5 Qualities, He’s Not Husband Material
The decision to get married is a joyful decision, but it isn’t always an easy one. Of course there are instances when someone just knows the person they are dating is the “one,” but it’s not always that simple. Sometimes people have doubts. The presence of doubt can mean a lot of things, and doubt isn’t always a bad thing. As a matter of fact, doubt is sometimes present, so … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why a Man Shouldn’t Chase After a Woman
"Men are supposed to be the hunters" is what a lot of people will say. According to these people, it is your job as a man to initiate the pursuit of a woman, and to put in maximum effort to show her you want her. To some extent, I completely understand that perception. But it can reach a point where it becomes flawed. A man should definitely be willing to do his part in the … [Read more...]
5 Warning Signs that You’re Wasting Your Time with the Wrong Man
A man who can’t be upfront with you about where he stands on marriage, in general, and a relationship with you, in particular, will most likely waste your time. And the last thing a smart, successful sister needs to do is waste her time! Here are 5 warning signs you're wasting your time with the wrong man: 1. You believe him when he says he wants commitment Maybe he told … [Read more...]
7 Things I Hope My Daughter Figures Out Before She Meets “The One”
I have a son and a daughter, and although they are very young, I find myself thinking about the type of person they each will enter a relationship with. I pray that my husband and I are able to give them the tools they need to choose wisely. My daughter reminds me of myself. I think this girl entered the world with a bit of sass. She can barely talk, but she lets you know … [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...]
Letting Go of the Wrong Relationship To Find the Right One
We all know people who stay together despite being miserable, refusing to recognize or accept that a relationship has run its course. Those who stay despite unhealthy conditions and treatment do so for many reasons, including belief systems that are anti-divorce, fear of being alone, a society that frowns on quitting, feeling unworthy of or unable to do better, the romantic … [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...]
A Surefire Way to Finding the Mate You Want
A lot of my single peoples ask me, "how do I find a good man" or "how do I find a good woman"? And my answer is always the same "boring" answer of "pray on it". I call that the boring answer because people want me to give them a sure shot recipe like: "catch the 6 bus to Broad and Olney, then get on the 1st car of the express train going to City Hall and the dude sitting 3 … [Read more...]