It’s safe to say they call men the opposite sex for a reason. Men and woman may share some similar qualities, but for the most part, it’s fair to say we are extremely different. From the way they walk to the manner in which they speak, they handle their day to day lives with a different attitude and actions us women would never think to take. We’ve compiled the top 5 things...

If you’re in a relationship long enough to know your boyfriend is your soul-mate and you want to nearly spend every waking moment with him…you’re head over heels for the guy, that’s crystal clear. But you need to come back to earth just a little bit and take a good look in the mirror. If you like what you see, you like the way he makes you feel and if you know itâ€...

Dating nowadays can be a struggle. We’ve seen our friends get hurt by cheaters, and may have fallen victim to the heartbreak of betrayal yourself. Today’s modern world makes it much easier to sneak around without getting caught. Here are a few telltale signs that show that your new guy might not be as trustworthy as he says he is. 1. Out of the Way Dates. Does he a...

So is it just me, or does there seem to be a battle between the naturals and the relaxed chicks? With the natural hair community growing ever so rapidly, there seems to be an uproar of opinions on how people should be wearing and not wearing their hair. I have seen commentary about natural vs. relaxed, curly vs. straight, good hair vs. bad hair, and even untrue stereotypes. As black women our h...

This past weekend I found myself in a little bit of a debate with my boyfriend.  It wasn’t like a full-out argument or anything like that, but it was just enough to ruffle my feathers a bit. The truth is, I hate any kind of debates.  It just doesn’t sit well in my being.  All I ever want is for there to be harmony.  I’d take just some simple empathe...

An extract from an intriguing, captivating  new book by an upcoming Nigerian writer Munir Bello on modern day relationships. He has given us permission to publish the first chapter of his book for your enjoyment. Have a read... Chapter 1: It’s not me it’s you, it’s not you it’s me. Potayto, Potato, Tomayto, Tomato, Letâ€...

There are hundreds of personality traits and tendencies that make someone “good material” for a successful long-term relationship. But according to relationship experts, there is one trait that is more important that all others. Mastering verbal intimacy is the most important indicator of whether a person is right for you and ready for a serious relationship. For the person who is d...

When it comes to understanding men, women often miss the mark.  We famously know them for not being the most vocal when it comes to their true feelings, especially in the “getting to know you” stages of a relationship.  Verbal communication may be limited, but it’s those tiny gestures that contain no words that are often unconsciously done that can speak volumes. ...

If you have ever experienced an argument that lasted all day or all night, you know how stressful it can become. At a certain point, people just keep fighting because they aren’t sure how to stop. There is nothing left to say that is productive in any way. Arguments that go on for too long often wind up spanning many subjects and become childish. Next time you are in an argument that has...

Flirting can get to be just plain embarrassing. In person, it can be awkward but there are some body language cues that you can give and receive to make things progress more naturally. When you are chatting online or by text, all of these body language cues are gone and you are just staring at a cold screen. Like it or not, in today’s day and age this is one of the primary modes for la...