On the premiere episode of the new talk show, It’s Not You, It’s Men hosted by Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run, the topic of discussion was Sex & Sensibility - Should you have sex prior to marriage? In this very raw and uncensored format, the host, along with their guests, shared their thoughts on the subject. I would like to share mine as well. Let’s talk about sex: 3% of … [Read more...]
Singles: 5 Simple Steps to Attract Your Perfect Mate
I recently read Michael Strahan’s book, Wake Up Happy. The book was full of life applicable examples from his experiences, to help you live a blissful life. Throughout the book Strahan was very transparent and acknowledged his challenges and weaknesses, especially in the area of relationships. He recognized that he hadn’t successfully mastered relationships- twice divorced … [Read more...]
Singles: 7 Things to Talk About Before You Commit….Not After
By: Jazz Keyes You meet this amazing individual and you swear its fate. It feels as if someone is sending electric shock through your entire body. The chemistry is magnetic and you are drawn to their energy. You haven’t been able to stop thinking about them since your first encounter and here you are, 3 months later, and the heat is still burning. Neither of you wants … [Read more...]
Reality Check: Being Mary Jane Gives Singles 7 Brutal Relationship Lessons
In this week’s episode of Being Mary Jane, aka #BMJRealityCheck, a conversation ensued between Mary Jane’s brother Patrick and his daughters's mother Tracy. After receiving news that she would be released from a halfway house, Tracy was ready to rekindle her relationship with Patrick based on the fact that Patrick stated that he loved her. Tracy interpreted that statement … [Read more...]
Singles: These 5 Fun-filled Upper Cuts Will Knock Out the Holiday Blues
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I had so many singles openly discuss how hard the holidays can be for the unattached. Watching couples and families enjoying the holidays can be challenging and, for some, even painful. And, because it can leave many singles mourning the relationship they desire, it can also intensifying the fact that they feel alone. So, I shared that instead … [Read more...]
Who Says You Have to Have a Boo for the Holidays? 5 Ways Singles Can Beat the Holiday Blues
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Well, at least for some of us. The holidays can be a dreadful time for singles, and for good reason. Why? Tis' the "cuff season" of engagements and baby announcements. For some singles, the holiday can be a depressing reminder of the fact that you're alone, causing you to have "What Do the Lonely Do At Christmas?" by The Emotions on … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things Men and Women Want in a Relationship, But… Can THEY Deliver Them?
We all have our desires of what we want in a mate. However, if we were honest, most of us don’t live up to those requirements, even in our own lives. So many singles create a detailed list describing attributes of their “perfect mate. However after careful review, they wouldn’t qualify to date themselves. It is okay to desire and require certain attributes in a mate. Just be … [Read more...]
We Asked and They Told: Top 5 Things the Opposite Sex Wants You to Know About Relationships
When it comes to relationships, men and women speak totally different languages. Each gender has very diverse ideas in regards to what a relationship should look like, let alone be like. Finding a perfect balance in a relationship is a constant struggle that men and women face. In an effort to bridge the gap, I interviewed a number of men and women between the ages of 25-55 … [Read more...]
FREE SINGLES WEBINAR – The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for Marriage Without Seeming Desperate
People are always saying: “Lamar and Ronnie – we love your site, but we’re not married. When are you going to have something for the singles?” And we heard you loud and clear, which is why we’re having a FREE LIVE WEBINAR event on this Tuesday, October 13th where we will discuss: The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for Marriage Without Seeming Desperate. If you’re a single who … [Read more...]
Single Men: To Attract a Good Woman, Give Her This One Thing
This past weekend, a couple fellas and myself celebrated the end of the week with the traditional happy hour. After a few hours and a few cold ones, one of the single fellas began the usual rant of not being able to attract the woman he's looking for. At the age of 25, he felt he was in the "awkward stage" of being too old to find women in the bars and, since he was new to … [Read more...]
FREE SINGLES WEBINAR: 5 Things Men and Women Need to Unlearn In Order to Love Each Other Better
Men and women have different ways they express their love to one another. Typically, men do, while women say. Because of this, the way your mate desires to be loved gets lost in the sauce and your relationship suffers the consequences. So, it is necessary to learn, and in many cases, unlearn some of the behaviors we have practiced and even methods we have used over time if … [Read more...]
Are These 5 Marriage Vows Hazardous To Your Relationship?
Marriage today is tricky. It seems as if many have lost sight of the meaning and purpose of marriage and only view it as a relationship of convenience instead of a covenant with God. Many individuals want to get married. However, their desire stems from wrong motives such as loneliness, a need for daily assistance, financial responsibilities, or the next item on their bucket … [Read more...]
Master These 3 Traits and You’re Ready for Marriage
You've heard it a million times. Marriage is hard. Marriage is difficult. Marriage takes work. Clichés are clichés for a reason. Sometimes we hear them so often that it's easy to forget the truth they lay out so clearly. The coupling of two worlds into one new, whole, complete, and fully functional mega-world is no easy feat. And like any difficult thing, it takes skill … [Read more...]
FREE Singles Webinar: Sending Mixed Signals – How to Attract a Mate and Keep Their Attention on Tuesday, April 28th
We are so grateful that so many Singles visit BMWK for dating tips, advice, a new outlook on love and more. We sometimes hear the frustration when it comes to dating in these modern times. How do you know if you are doing it right, saying the right things or paying attention to the signals the opposite sex is sending. This week we are talking about SENDING MIXED SIGNALS: HOW TO … [Read more...]
FREE Singles Webinar: Don’t Give Up, What to Do When Dating Gets Tough on Tuesday, March 24th
Are you single and desire to be married? Do you think you've been making too many mistakes while dating, that leaves you wondering if something is wrong with you? Dating in today's world isn't any more extreme, it's all about technique and information. In the perfect world, we would see someone, lock eyes, know in our gut that they're our soulmate, get married and have a … [Read more...]