There is nothing more exhilarating than getting to know someone. Nothing more exciting than getting lost in your mind as you imagine the potential of what that person could become in your life—a good friend or lover, perhaps a husband … Continue reading Dating: What Are We? And Where is this Going?
One day, love got lazy. It went from being four page, handwritten, ink-stained declarations of love, to text message courtships, and DM slides. One day love became obsessed with materialism and superficial cravings; relationships started to be defined by our … Continue reading One Day, Love Got Lazy
Like battle weary veterans, she and I would exchange love stories. Bruised and scarred by love’s many encounters, we would tell tales of how we endured in times of disappointment and heartache. These were often intriguing conversations that would sometimes … Continue reading Glad It Happened, But Happy It’s Over
“I found a place. I’m moving out.” “Okay.” “Are we done?” “Yes, I think so.” Silence. It was Christmas day. After nearly seven years of marriage, we could not find a way to work together. We were both defeated with … Continue reading Divorce: One-Year Later
“I think you’re cool and all, but I don’t get any romantic vibes between us.” I average about three of those conversations a year. Sometimes, I am the rejector and, in others, the rejected. Whichever side you’re on in the … Continue reading What Rejection Taught Me
It’s not my intent to set some unrealistic standards of romance or chivalry, and I do believe that there are a lot of good men out there. The only problem is that some women are so preoccupied with investing time … Continue reading 12 Signs Your Man Isn’t Worth Keeping
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. However, some would argue otherwise as they grapple with the delicate nature of long distance relationships. A lot of people make a sincere effort at maintaining romance over distance while others choose … Continue reading Long Distance Relationships
