“No, foot size and penis size have no business”, and 5 other myth busters

by Ree “The REE-lationship Guide” the Social Issues Research Centre… discovered that 33 percent of men indulge in gossip daily or almost every day — compared with 26 percent of women. Relationship expert, Paul Brunson, recently conducted an unofficial study to defy common thinking about men and their thoughts about relationships and dating. During his... Read More

Love, men, Relationships

September 26, 2012

Opinion: 8 mistakes women make to ruin their chances for true love

by Bow Atkin The new guy always seems nice and shiny, but if you’re seeking perfection, you’ll never find it. Looking for love? Then why are you always finding the opposite? Stop blaming the world and listen to me. Here are the mistakes that many black women make when trying to find true love. Pay... Read More

Love, men, mistakes, Relationships, women

September 25, 2012

Opinion: When her ex sticks around ….

by Demola Rewaju But it doesn’t stop there… you need to keep tabs on the opposition because guess what? He’s keeping tabs on you and he’s doing it unashamedly, he’s lost the girl so he has little to lose but all to gain. Maybe it’s because we know how to do it that it hurts... Read More

Ex, Love, Relationships

September 24, 2012

Opinion: Tips on how to make a man want to love you

by Dr. Boyce Watkins If he can release with you, he will love you that much more. I was recently inspired after bumping into noted relationship expert Demetria Lucas this week at the Congressional Black Caucus Convention. Demetria and I had a chance to chat after doing panels in our respected fields. My panel featured... Read More

Boyce Watkins, daughters, hoodwinked, Love, men, Relationships, women

September 22, 2012

Opinion: How Tameka knew Usher was cheating (Useful tips for all women)

By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses This is another sobering reminder that celebrities are not necessarily the direction in which we should guide our youth, or anyone, to look for examples of model behavior. This past weekend I watched Oprah interview Usher about his life after divorcing Tameka. Of course, the interview included a conversation about Usher marrying... Read More

cheating, custody of children, divorce, Marriage, Oprah, Oprah Winfrey, parental approval, Relationships, Tameka Raymond, Usher Raymond

September 20, 2012

Opinion: Why black women don’t need men

by Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses What I’m more concerned about is a young woman who grows up in a home without a father and then adopts the false belief that being without a father is “better” than having one or that there is something wrong with “all men”. This past week, I was facilitating a discussion as... Read More

Black women, fatherhood, fathers, Love, Relationships, single parenting

September 15, 2012

Opinion: Seven Reasons To Forgive Your Ex

by Eileen Barker It may surprise you to learn that one of the most effective tools — especially in emotionally charged, high conflict divorces — is forgiveness. Let’s face it — it’s hard to end a marriage without some degree of anger, resentment, disappointment or guilt creeping in. In the old days, it was... Read More

divorce, Eileen Barker, ex. frogiveness, Relationships

September 13, 2012

Opinion: The man you want may already be in your bed

by Shannon Bradley-Colleary It’s Friday night. Our daughters Bridget and Clare both had sleepovers elsewhere. They were gone by 5:30 p.m. and not set to return until the following morning. Henry and I were home alone for the first time since the new millennium. Should we go out? Here’s what that looks like: We shower in... Read More

FAMILY, home, Love, Relationships, Shannon Bradley-Colleary

September 13, 2012

SisterSister – The number 1 reason you’re still single

by Demola Rewaju Think of what you want most in a man… I guarantee you that whatever it is you thought of first is what you miss most about a particular former lover. If yours was sexual, stop reading and seek deliverance. For every phenomenon there are usually several factors but the number one reason... Read More

Faceoff, H-Factor, Joan Allen, John Travolta, Marriage, Relationships, Sean Archer, sexual, Singlehood

September 13, 2012

Revealed: Finger length may indicate penis size and 9 other most incredible sex facts

by Grace Murano 1. The average frequency for sex is two times per week A Durex survey outlined that the average number of times people have sex is 103 times per year, 1.98 times per week and 0.28 times per day! Incorporating sex into your life does have its benefits, including stress relief and increased energy,... Read More

Grace Murano, men, orgasm, Relationships, vibrators, women

September 6, 2012

Opinion: Redefining the ‘ride-or-die chick’

by Sil Lai Abrams Do you love someone so much that your willing to do anything for them, even if it kills you? Anyone who’s read some of my past columns knows that I’m an outspoken critic of the ‘Real Bad Girls Basketball Wives of Atlanta who Love Hip Hop’reality show genre. While I personally can’t... Read More

Love, Marriage, Relationships, Sil Lai Abrams, women

September 5, 2012

Dr. Boyce: For the ladies – Three ways to avoid sexual tragedy

Imagine being broke, hungry and trying to get into your favorite restaurant. That’s how a man feels when he’s trying to have sex with you. I received some resistance after writing my article about the STD epidemic occurring in black America. Some thought that by referencing the CDC study that found that half of all... Read More

Dr Boyce Atkins, hiv, Relationships, STD

September 4, 2012

The boys reply: How many girlfirends should a guy have? (WATCH)

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Following the video in which several girls openly revealed how many boyfriends they have and how they managed them, it is now the turn of the men. Watch as these guys reveal how many girlfriends they have. Fingers crossed, your boyfriend is not in this group.

Battabox, boyfriends, girlfriends, Relationships, Video

September 1, 2012

Opinion: 21 unbelievable things women will do to get married…

by Onyinye Chukwu Rumour has it that men go to church to marry, the same rumour also reveals that ‘Greeters’, ‘Ushers’ and ‘Lead Soloists’ have the best exposure…praise the Lord! I was going through one of my favourite blogs ‘memoirs of a woman wit chutzpah’ and I came across this very interesting article that I... Read More

Marriage, Onyinye Chuwku, Relationships, women

August 30, 2012

Aderonke Adebanjo: What women find attractive

After asking the guys what they find attractive, it only made sense to find out what the ladies find attractive as well. So, here it is! I asked the ladies the following question: What are the top three (3) things that attract you to a guy or attracted you to your guy? P.S. As with... Read More

aderonke adebanjo, attraction, Relationships, women

August 28, 2012

Join us in shock! How many boyfriends should a girl have? (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Hey ladies, we know you have different things you watch out for in relationships, but the question is: How many boyfriends is appropriate to have at one time? Well, join us in shock as we witness a sampling of ladies who give us a snippet into what they say on how many... Read More

boyfriends, cheating, girlfriends, Relationships, Video

August 23, 2012

Opinion: If you want to date someone great, be someone great

by Nico Lang How many friends do you have who are holding out for the “the girl of their dreams” or “the perfect guy,” like Alicia Silverstone in Clueless? The folks who are always single because no one is ever good enough, “at their level” or “get” them, who seem to find something irreparably wrong with... Read More

dating, Nico Lang, Relationships

August 21, 2012

Opinion: “Is my partner cheating on me?” – 7 Red flags

by Sheri Meyers There’s something a little “off” in the way your partner has been acting lately. You’re starting to wonder if they’re cheating on you. There are some clues, but you’re not sure if they mean what you suspect they mean. They’re spending less time at home, have become a sudden workaholic, are taking... Read More

cheating, Relationships, Sheri Meyers

August 17, 2012

Opinion: Five things I wish I could tell my ex

by Pauline Gaines A friend and I, both divorced for several years, met for lunch a few days ago. Over our Chinese chicken salads, she told me she’d recently heard a story about a woman who “announced” her divorce to her husband by storming out of his birthday party with the dog and the kids.... Read More

Ex, happiness, Pauline Gaines, Relationships

August 14, 2012

Opinion: Is cheating contagious?

by Dr Peggy Drexler After 10 years of marriage and with two children under the age of 6, Sarah and Josh were getting a divorce. The reason: Josh had been having an on-and-off affair with Rae, a longtime friend and colleague, for nearly a year. Sarah, suspecting something was up but not sure what, had... Read More

cheating, dr peggy drexler, Marriage, Relationships

August 14, 2012

Aderonke Adebanjo: What do you do while you’re waiting to get married?

Plus, there will always be something to look forward to once you’ve acquired what you were “waiting” for, so you might as well make the most of the waiting period, right? Most people I know want to get married. I mean, it’s the topic of discussion everywhere you go. No matter how hard you try (or maybe... Read More

aderonke adebanjo, Love, Marriage, Relationships

August 3, 2012

Opinion: Let’s just be friends

by Jide Taiwo As we settled to the routine of dating, I began to realize that although she was a lovely person, sweet and sexy to boot, we didn’t have that much in common. Ladies and gentlemen, I am about to share with you a story from my past which I rarely do these days... Read More

dating, friendships, Jide Taiwo, Relationships

July 29, 2012

Why I want a sugar mummy (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I want someone older than me that actually has some experience and will give me inspiration and ideas, not the one to distract me from my own thinking. I want a sugar mommy (not the Patience Ozokwor-type, the older-than-me-by-maximum of 10 years-MILF-types). Not for the immoral reasons that come to your mind; a perfectly logical,... Read More

Relationships, sugar mummy

July 23, 2012

Opinion: “Age ain’t nothing but a number”

by Aderonke Adebanjo Or is it more than a number? The subject of age has been coming A LOT lately! Times have changed. Tradition has evolved. People are following their heart more these days it seems and so when it comes to age and love, you find that for a handful of people age is... Read More

aderonke adebanjo, age, maturity, Relationships

July 23, 2012

Nneka Jethro-Iroube: Finding my knight in shiny armour (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I knew my knight in shinning armor would appear and in my own eyes I had a fair idea of what it meant to be married so I felt prepared and qualified. What more would a man want than a fine, godly, very smart – narrowly missed a 1st class- young girl. Marriage, oh marriage... Read More

divorce, knight in shiny amour, Love, Marriage, Relationships, wedding ring

July 17, 2012

Get naked! It’s a safe space this weekend at #TNC4

What is it? The Naked Convos Series is an interactive event designed to create safe spaces where young people engage in open and honest conversations particularly about love, sex, and relationships with an infusion of music, poetry, spoken words, amazing giveaways and other exciting activities. The Naked Convos #4 titled Love.Sex.More will have interesting discussion sessions built around love and sex. Where? When? How? The... Read More

lekki, Love, Relationships, The Naked Convos, TNC

July 6, 2012

Opinion: Guys are like babies

by Aderonke Adebanjo We’ve all heard this saying before, right? Guys, are like babies (babies are super cute and such a tremendous blessing), they just need a woman to nurture and care for them – rub their head, back, and/or feet (Eww, so maybe not the feet). Lol. Etcetera, etcetera. But I actually wanna... Read More

aderonke adebanjo, babies, Love, men, Relationships, women

June 28, 2012

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: I’ve got questions… Who’s got answers?

Maybe I’ll just keep observing from a neutral angle. Maybe a prostitute really has genuine reasons, maybe marriages usually get sour after a while. Maybe I’ll never know. For a very long time now I have had questions. Questions about general and/or random acts of people. Perhaps not totally random, but acts that I have... Read More

girlfirends, Love, Marriage, opinion, Relationships

June 22, 2012

5 friends everyone should have

5 types of people to have in your social circle They say that friends are the family we choose for ourselves, and choosing the right friends can significantly improve your life in many ways. In terms of friendship, quality is more important than quantity, and it is important to surround yourself with the right... Read More

agony aunt, friends, lifestyle, Relationships

June 21, 2012

Aderonke Adebanjo: When a man loves a woman…

…She knows! There’s no confusion or second guessing or any of that. Remember that quote I shared with y’all: “If he likes you, you’ll know. If he doesn’t, you’ll be confused.” I think that applies to the chase primarily. If he wants to be with you, you won’t (or at least shouldn’t) have any doubts about... Read More

aderonke adebanjo, advice, Love, Relationships

“No, foot size and penis size have no business”, and 5 other myth busters

Opinion: 8 mistakes women make to ruin their chances for true love

Opinion: When her ex sticks around ….

Opinion: Tips on how to make a man want to love you

Opinion: How Tameka knew Usher was cheating (Useful tips for all women)

Opinion: Why black women don’t need men

Opinion: Seven Reasons To Forgive Your Ex

Opinion: The man you want may already be in your bed

SisterSister – The number 1 reason you’re still single

Revealed: Finger length may indicate penis size and 9 other most incredible sex facts

Opinion: Redefining the ‘ride-or-die chick’

Dr. Boyce: For the ladies – Three ways to avoid sexual tragedy

The boys reply: How many girlfirends should a guy have? (WATCH)

Opinion: 21 unbelievable things women will do to get married…

Aderonke Adebanjo: What women find attractive

Join us in shock! How many boyfriends should a girl have? (WATCH)

Opinion: If you want to date someone great, be someone great

Opinion: “Is my partner cheating on me?” – 7 Red flags

Opinion: Five things I wish I could tell my ex

Opinion: Is cheating contagious?

Aderonke Adebanjo: What do you do while you’re waiting to get married?

Opinion: Let’s just be friends

Why I want a sugar mummy (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Opinion: “Age ain’t nothing but a number”

Nneka Jethro-Iroube: Finding my knight in shiny armour (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Get naked! It’s a safe space this weekend at #TNC4

Opinion: Guys are like babies

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: I’ve got questions… Who’s got answers?

5 friends everyone should have

Aderonke Adebanjo: When a man loves a woman…

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