Well, it’s labor day weekend and we are all ready to have a good time! The grills are out, the ribs are cooking, the bbq sauce competitions are on, and time with our families is irreplaceable. I’m always excited to see strong black families doing their thing. But I’m also keenly aware of the stigma that has dogged our communities for generations. Often, we are seen as people … [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...]
29 Simple Things Your Spouse May Secretly Desire from You
The things desired from your mate can be so small that with just a little effort and forethought this funny list can be eliminated in your households. Be warned - the phrases sound funny on paper but can cause arguments and disagreements in the moment. Take a look and see which apply to your relationship. If you use my razor, put it back. Clean your hair out of the … [Read more...]
Dating Again: 5 Things You Should Lookout for in Your Relationship
by Jenise La Vonne, It’s been two years from my last relationship to this one. That two year time off was some of the most well used time of my life. I focused on two things which included knowing and understanding my self-worth and developing a deeper relationship with Christ. Unwilling to give up on love, I prayed and asked God for someone to see me the way that He … [Read more...]