Many people stay in unhealthy romantic situations due to some form of “love.” But more often than not, they’re captives of emotions other than love (fear, comfort or complacency, for example) than the one thing they claim to be their reason for remaining committed to a less-than-deserving partner. This four-part series will explore the many […]
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Held Hostage by Love, Part 2: ‘My Kid Deserves a Two-Parent Household’
Many people stay in unhealthy romantic situations due to some form of “love.” But more often than not, they’re captives of emotions other than love (fear, comfort or complacency, for example) than the one thing they claim to be their reason for remaining committed to a less-than-deserving partner. This four-part series will explore the many […]
In Love, Acceptance Is Not A Pass for BS
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 […]
5 Signs You Deserve Better
Let me be the first to admit that I go above and beyond for those I love. If I decide to commit to you, there isn’t too much that you can’t get from me. And due to my generous nature, I’ve encountered many a mate who was undeserving of what I had to offer. I […]
Dear Black Female: Why Are You Settling?
As I scroll down my Facebook mini-feed, I notice a trend. My white friends are throwing statuses, pictures, etc. up of them getting either engaged or married, while my black friends are discussing their “baby daddies” referring to themselves as “wifey” and living with their significant others with children. If I were to put a […]
