RelationSHIPs are Supposed to Float!

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You cannot have relationships without the word SHIPS. This is important because ships are supposed to float and remain above water at all times; meaning that relationSHIPs are supposed to float and remain above water at all times. I am sure that some of you reading this article may say that all relationships go through [...]

You’re Not in a Relationship, You are Pen Pals

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The 21st Century has brought about wonderful changes in technology, but created a “hot mess” in terms of relationships. Unfortunately, I have seen an influx in the number of pseudo-relationships and a decrease in real relationships. One form of pseudo-relationship that has sprung into prominence is text-message relationships. These are relationships that the majority of [...]

Low Quality Mates Lead to Low Quality Relationships

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Think about this, if you bought a pair of jeans from Walmart and a pair of jeans from a high end boutique, which pair would mostly likely last you longer? A few of you may say the jeans from Walmart, but the reality is that the higher end jeans will more than likely last you [...]

Black Women Are Not the Only Individuals Who Need Relationship Advice!

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I AM GUILTY AS CHARGED! At one point in my writing career, I focused specifically on giving Black women advice about dating. At the time I thought I was doing something noble, but now that I have been in the profession for some time and had an opportunity to explore the works of many writers, [...]

5 Dangerous Mistakes You Could Be Making in Your Relationship

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Relationships are supposed to be about growth, connection, and happiness. Unfortunately, there are some common mistakes that people make which do the complete opposite and cause many relationships to be unsuccessful. These mistakes are: 5.  Putting a hobby in front of your significant other Far too often, relationships crumble as the result of a hobby [...]

Good Friends are NOT Always Good Mates: The Break-Up (Part II)

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Part I of this article, I discussed the challenges with starting a romantic relationship with a good friend. The question now is what happens when two friends pursue a relationship, but it does not work out? Do you remain friends or do you part ways? This topic is very important because large portions of the emails [...]

Let’s Talk about Love: Good Friends are NOT Always Good Mates! (Part 1)

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We have heard that people should be good friends prior to getting into a relationship. Although there is validity to this statement, there are also risks associated with embarking on a journey of love with a previous platonic friend. In my experience, I have seen many friendships take a turn for the worse once the [...]

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