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Worry ‘Bout Yo’self: A love Letter to Tyler Perry
Billionaire filmmaker, producer, and playwright, Tyler Perry, has just added a new title to his catalog of genius: relationship expert. He recently sat down with Crystal Renee Hayslett of the Keep it Positive, Sweetie podcast and imparted his findings on the state of...
100 Dates in Houston: He’s Just Not That Into You
I left you with a bit of a cliffhanger after date #7, didn’t I?😏 I won’t belabor the details, let’s jump right back in. Remember, I had walked away from my last three-part date with Mr. Hairline fanning the tiny flames of our newly sparked romance? I was curious,...
100 Dates in Houston: When Sparks Fly
Date #7 in Houston was scheduled to take place the week following my rendezvous at Hearsay on the Waterway with Mr. Hairline. We had texted a bit throughout the day; however by 11 p.m. the night before our date, we still had not discussed our plans. There were no...
100 Dates in Houston: Roller Coaster Dating
My love life lately has felt like something straight off of an episode of The Bachelorette -- complete with all of the twists, turns, and emotional meltdowns. After my sudden crash and burn with the Beard, date #6 almost didn’t happen. I felt sad, heavy, confused, and...
100 Dates in Houston: Fresh Shave
It’s been a few days since my last date with The Beard and I’m still dazzled with excitement. I've been dancing around my apartment listening to Chris Brown's Under the Influence on repeat, replaying our evening in my mind. This might be trouble...the good kind of...
100 Dates in Houston: The Curious Case of Mr. Beard
I’ve been in Houston for about a month and have gone on three dates. I’m happy to report that I had a great time on all three. At the very least, dating should be fun, right? Now, it’s time to add a fourth. Back in November of 2021, while traveling as a digital...
100 Dates in Houston: Where’s My Warrior?
It’s been almost a week since my second Date in Houston with Mr. Hairline and I’ve decided to step out there and take matters into my own hands. One of my dating coaches — the one who charged me $4000 — pushed the idea of “creating the experience you want to have” as...
100 Dates in Houston: Malcolm X and Mr. Hairline
I am now three weeks into my move to Texas, and it’s been wonderful. My social life is thriving, there’s always something to do, and best of all – I live right on a lake! Of course, I miss my family and sometimes feel the pangs of loneliness that are typical of solo...
100 Dates in Houston: Love is a numbers Game
Remember that dream you quit a long time ago? What if an angel appeared and said you had given up too soon, just moments before your big breakthrough? Personally, I would be sick to my stomach. Hopefully, what I’m about to tell you will save you from quitting too...
Black Elitism: The Great Divide
Are we ready to talk about black elitism? The background: Attorney and media personality, Eboni K Williams, was asked by spiritual advisor and life coach, Iyanla Vanzant, if she would date a bus driver. Her reply was “if he owns the bus.” She received...
Angry Black Woman
For the first time in my life, I'm an ANGRY black woman. I can tell you exactly how it happened. Long story short, I've always wanted to be married. Growing up in the black church, I remember being told as early as 12, "Your breasts are for your husband and your...