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 [...]

The More Things Change…

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Within the shortest month of the calendar year, we acknowledge that human connectedness is still relevant; and we bring into greater focus the significant contributions Blacks have made to America’s successes. Writing this feels good to me because I’m talking about two things that are meaningful to my life. I’m a helpless romantic, so I’m [...]

Relationships – Correcting A Very Flawed Premise

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We’ve all heard these popular phrases in romance novels, TV shows and movies all the time, “You complete me” or “This person makes me whole”. This is a very flawed premise that prevents us from having successful relationships, maintaining a relationship or evening finding a partner at all. It is always appropriate for you to [...]

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 [...]

Let It Happen… Let It Go

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One of the hardest things as you grow and change into who you are to be is letting go of where you use to be.  People who once meant so much to you on one level can’t go with you to your next level in life.  Places you use to frequent, you just don’t fit [...]

The 7 Steps to Building a Superior Relationship (Pt.2 of 2)

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In Part 1 of this post (which you can read here: http://bit.ly/X3OTlL), an introduction was given to the ‘7 steps’ and how one might go about setting themselves up realistically for the type of relationship or partner through which these 7 steps  may be actualized. Here are the steps and the conclusion to this post… [...]