
Being Haunted By Loneliness
Desperation often leads people to make poor decisions as it relates to dating and relationships

Rushing Romance
'WHEN PEOPLE WHO BEEN TOGETHER A LONG TIME SAY THAT THE ROMANCE IS GONE, WHAT THEY'RE REALLY SAYING IS THEY'VE EXHAUSTED THE POSSIBILITY.' – DARIUS LOVEHALL, Love Jones Not very long ago, Janet Jackson fans were elated to read gushy interview articles of she and her husband confessing their overwhelming desire for one another. They even did the unexpected and conceived a baby (with much admiration and criticism)! It makes sense. A couple that is aged in their 40s and 50s feel

Hiding Talent: Women of Color
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” ~Alice Walker “I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations....I have built my own factory on my own ground.” ~Madam C. J. Walker The cape weighs heavy for today’s successful woman. Women seem to

Single Ladies in the Bay: Part 2
“You cannot belong to anyone else, until you belong to yourself.” ~Pearl Bailey In Part I, I discussed some mistakes and challenges experienced when dating in the Bay area. Now, I want to highlight the significance in learning to be alone. Alone is when you are apart from others. Oftentimes, we want a relationship because we feel lonely, which is when a person feels sad from being apart from others. But is it necessary to feel sad? Being single is the best time to get good at

Single Ladies in the Bay: Part 1
For women, dating in the Bay Area presents its own sets of challenges. Many obstacles are similar to the ones that women in any major city would face, but there are some circumstances that are unique to this area. What is dating other than skilled adult play? Sometimes women can be too calculating when searching to find her love, keeping everything on a schedule with timelines of what should happen, and when. Submitting to family pressures, societal expectations, and biologic