Dating

  Serious Question. Say for instance you met this cutie and decided to have a lil’ Netflix and Chill date at your place.  Would you let him/her come into your house and just start smashing and breaking things… stealing your valuables and rearranging your furniture just because they’re cute and […]

Are You Protecting Your “Energy” When It Comes To Sex ...

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As you guys all know by now, I’m not officially “The Single One In The Group” anymore. Yep… somebody saw greatness and bagged ya girl! *insert tongue out emoji here* As a result though, every now and then I LOVE posting pictures of me and my boyfriend… or even just […]

#RelationshipGoalsAreBullsh*t

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We know… your friends love you. They truly do. And your family members will drop whatever they’re doing at the first sound of a crack in your voice when you call them after a break up like “Can you talk?” . And even, at some points, they just might have some […]

Why Relationships And Seeing A Therapist Go Hand In Hand

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  Dating is exhausting. At the same time it can be liberating and beautiful. The thing that typically separates the two varying experiences is maturity, timing, and a person’s options. The most important thing, however, that determines whether or not a dating situation will be sugar or sh*t is COMMUNICATION, […]

Women Speak: Turn Offs, Exes, Real Dates, Heartbreak, and Why ...

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So I’ll preface this post by giving the disclaimer that I’m referring to courtships/relationships of women who are dating men wellllllll into their late 30s, 40s and so on. Think: 8 to 15+ age difference. So I’m not talking about those of you who are dating some 32 year old […]

When Bae Is Much Older Than You: The Pros And ...

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  If you have ever been confused about something that a man Did, DIDN’T DO (side eye), or even something that they have Said then you have at least one thing in common with like… 99% of women, past and present. In fact… you are probably a woman who is, […]

Men Speak: Turn Offs, Sidechicks, Settling Down, and Why Dating ...

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Why? Why would a man cheat on a good woman? Why do men… Good men, cheat on good women? There are plethora of reasons why people cheat… simply because everyone is different.  They have different morals, perspectives, vices, and a different understanding of things. BUT let me try to help […]

Guest Post : A Man’s Perspective On Why Men Cheat ...

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Dating for me in the last decade has been especially difficult. I have found that in adulthood, dating and relationships can, and are most times not what they appear to be. A true romantic at heart (although I am the primary facilitator and giver of the nurturing affection that go hand […]

Guest Post: Loving An Emotionally Unavailable Man

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“Women who are unable to sustain romantic relationships almost always had fathers who could not be counted on, or who were emotionally or physically unavailable when they were growing up. A loving mother is not enough to offset those difficulties. A missing father can mean a lifetime search for daddy […]

Dating With “Daddy Issues” …Can Your Relationship With Your Father ...

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(honestly I hate the P word, but I heard a similar phrase referenced in this same way on another male sponsored blog (S/O to the “Black Girls Are Easy” blog) and I determined that for this post it’s necessary. The shock value is necessary.) Do you remember the old saying. […]

Make Him See You In A Deeper Way Or He’ll ...

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So let me tell ya’ll something. I went to this speed dating event a good while ago… I’m talking WEEKS, and I’m just now writing about it. So if that’s any indication as to how it went then… you’ve guessed correctly. Never again. Now before I get into my experience as […]

Why I’ll Never Go To Another Speed Dating Event…

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As you guys can tell trips and events are a large part of the culture here at #TheSingleOneInTheGroup. As you all know we’re taking our very first group trip in March to the fabulous Cancun, Mexico! Aside from that I have a few trips in the planning stage that I’m […]

An Update On Our Upcoming Travel and Event Plans…

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