A guy who doesn't allow his relationships to go deeper may have commitment issues. Okay… maybe I’m being a little naïve here, but when a man is at a point in his life where he is looking for a mate, he isn’t on the dating scene looking for “friends.” I know, I know...your mate should be like your best friend and all of that, but most women and men of a certain age aren’t … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your “Good Man” Won’t Commit
Being in a committed relationship is a want. It’s not a need or something we have to do. We have to make a choice to want to be committed to another person. So how do you handle it when you want a commitment, but your "good man" is dragging his feet on making that choice? Here is an example of a good man who was commitment adverse and how to deal with a good man who won’t … [Read more...]
Get a Clue: 5 Signs You’re in a Situationship
What is a situationshp? Well, I'm glad you asked. However, I'm going to explain it to you backwards. First, I’m going to tell you 5 ways to know if you’re currently in a situationship …or have ever been in one. Then, I’ll explain to you what a situationship is. 5 Signs You're in a Situationship When you’re married, but you hang out socially with a guy that you have a … [Read more...]
Being Mary Jane Breaks Down the Sex-vs-Relationship Rules That Every Single Woman Needs to Know
For the past several weeks on BET's Being Mary Jane, viewers watched Mary Jane Paul put on a brave front as she faced betrayal, a near death accident, extortion, almost losing her job and the death of a dear friend. Her anxiety and loneliness could no longer be contained and Mary Jane reached out to her “friend with benefits,” Brandon. After carrying the weight of the world … [Read more...]