If you're like many of the single moms I work with, you probably find yourself in one of these situations: You're worried about introducing a new person into your kids' lives. You have no time to think about yourself! When will you have time to think about a man? You haven't dated in years. You've sacrificed your personal love life to raise the kids and make sure they … [Read more...]
Everyone You Meet is Not Your Husband
Last week, I traveled to Washington, D.C. on business. After a long day of meetings, I met up with my favorite cousin at a trendy happy hour. As soon as we walked through the door, someone offered to buy a round of drinks, and while I was still sipping on my Mojito, a Darrin Henson lookalike asked to get me a refill. I smiled and turned down the offer, remembering my early … [Read more...]
Very Smart Brotha Gives Very Smart Dating Advice to a Very Single Mom (Part I)
When I moved to the Cayman Islands, I told my father I wanted to run a marathon. He laughed. Not because he thought I couldn't reach such a goal, but because he knew what it would take to cross the finish line. In the past, he ran a half-marathon and clocked six or seven-minute miles during training. Once he put a marathon into perspective for someone who never … [Read more...]