There’s something especially romantic about the idea of spending the holidays with a significant other: the dressing up for parties, the exchanging of thoughtful gifts, the kissing under hanging mistletoe. In theory, it’s like a scene out of a rom-com; …
5 ways to tell she’s the one
When it is comes to getting hitched, guys get cold feet for two reasons. Some guys are uber-picky. They have a list in their minds of their perfect wife characteristics: hot but not slutty, smart but not nerdy, skinny but …
BLACK COFFEE, NO SUGAR NO CREAM; WHY MEN OF ALL CULTURES LOVE BLACK WOMEN
“Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not built to suit a fashion models size, but when I start to tell them they think I’m telling lies. I say, it’s in the reach of my arms, the span of …
8 Things He’ll Love that You Left At His Place
by Charli Penn (ESSENCE) If his home is your home away from home, make it your own and turn him on by “accidentally” leaving behind one of these flirty items. Half the Fun Bring over a two-piece lingerie set, but …
10 Things Guys Wish Women Knew About Men
1. Men would rather feel unloved than inadequate and disrespected. Husbands need to know that their wives respect them both privately and publicly. Men thrive when they know that their wives trust them, admire them and believe in them. Shaunti …
First Date Conversation Tips
by Anthony Macri (YourTang0) You are on your date, sitting in front of your date, you ordered something to drink, and now what? Preparation Before going out on your first date you should write down a few questions you could ask your …
Should you date someone at work? 10 pros and cons of office romance
There are serious things that should be considered when you start an office romance, as dating a workmate has serious implications on all aspects of your life, and also effects those around you. There’s an old saying that comes to …
How the Dating Scene Has Changed Since You Got Married… and Divorced
If you’ve recently reentered the dating scene after a little hiatus that we call “marriage,” here’s some battle gear to help you prepare to date 2012-style. In the last 10 years, the dating scene has changed tremendously. When I met …
Are You Prepared For Married Life?
So, what do you do to prepare for marriage anyway? When you fall in love and spend almost all of your time with your boo you feel like you’re a perfect fit. You know them better than they know themselves…or …
5 Ways to Tell Her I’m Sorry
By Rainier Fulcan Let’s face it, we all make mistakes in our relationships. Sometimes, a simple apology is enough to smooth things out. Other times, it takes a bit more effort to get yourself out of the dog house. If you’ve …
What Your Facebook Photos Say About Your Relationship
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially on Facebook. A recent study shows that Facebook photos are linked to relationship satisfaction. Basically, couples who are happy together are more prone to upload photos showing the world just how amazing …
5 Terrible Reasons for Getting Into a Relationship
By Sil Lai Abrams There are plenty of great reasons to look for love, but there are also some ready shady factors that find us searching for a partner. If you fall into one of the following categories, consider finding …
Should You Be Shacking Up?
If you’ve never split rent with a beau, chances are good you will: According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, half of all women under 45 have lived in sin at some point in their lives. But research …
10 Romantic Fall Date Ideas
The leaves are on the ground, sweaters are fashionable again and your joke-a-day calendar has atrophied, which means: it must be fall. Here are ten romantic autumn date ideas to help you make the most of the season. Foliage Walk/Drive/Bike …
5 Things Nobody Tells You About Long Distance Relationships
There are many people in this world who will tell you that long-distance relationships are doomed to fail, and aside from the Hollywood tear-jerking romance films always somehow either starring or involving Meg Ryan, the advice you receive from those …
Are Your High Standards For A Mate Keeping You Alone?
Many summers ago I recall spending a lot of time at the YMCA. My boyfriend at the time splurged on a membership and was obsessed with physical fitness so I made it a point to go when I could. It …
The 3 Worst Ways To Communicate
The key to successful relationships? Communication, communication, communication. Something ironic about relationships that fail is that, while we’re recovering from heartbreak, we replay many of the past exchanges that may or may not have influenced the breakup. We find ourselves …
5 Things Your Spouse Better Not Catch You Doing on Facebook
From time to time we see someone’s spouse slipping up on Facebook and wonder, what the heck were they thinking? Perhaps they just didn’t know the dos from the don’ts when it comes to social networking. Since we’re always aiming …
10 Ways To Separate The Boys From The Men
Women do not know how to pick men. They pick the man of their dreams. Then they try to make McDreamy come alive in their reality. The reality is that it is estimated that 95% of women want to date …
10 Rules For Women To Follow During Football Season
WORDS BY JR THE WRITER 10. Don’t ever try to understand why men are obsessed with football. Just like we will never understand why you pay hundreds to thousands of dollars on a bag that holds things just as well …