When you actively pursue love, you are undoubtedly going to run into all types of people. You’ll run into folks who appear to be damn near perfect, only to show you just how ugly and unnecessary they can be over time. You’ll also meet emotionally unavailable individuals who seem to get off by making you […]
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Baggage Claim
“Bag lady you gon hurt yo back/Draggin’ all them bags like that.”—Erykah Badu Often, people tend to primarily associate heartbreak with romantic relationships. But the reality is that many of us experience that type of pain well before we even think about dating. Romantic relationships just happen to provide a space for such deep-rooted pain […]
Why Love Is Not Enough
Friend 1: Jon cheated on me again. Friend 2: Man! Why haven’t you left him already?! Friend 1: Because I love him! (cue dramatic tears) Friend 2: (Blank stare) We don’t have to watch a cheesy talk show or soap opera to witness a couple that sticks together in the name of love that really should […]
That Loss Might Be A Gain
Ending a relationship with someone who is negative, abusive and downright unappreciative should be a no-brainer. But you’d be surprised (maybe), at how many people feel like they are deserving of such treatment either due to past transgressions, familiarity or a number of other reasons. But sometimes relationships end without all of the drama and […]
UNHAPPILY EVER AFTER?
Dear Shan Tell’em, Last year around November, I started dating a guy who […]
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