THIS WEEK
Cardi B Issues Ruthless Message To NFL Star Boyfriend Stefon Diggs. Cardi B has reportedly issued a firm warning to her partner Stefon Diggs regarding his fidelity following a year in which the NFL veteran welcomed four children.
According to reports from The Sun, the rapper is demanding total transparency. The musician has established strict boundaries to protect their household as Diggs prepares to lead his team into Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Sunday. Internal sources provided details regarding the specific nature of their private conversations and the ultimatum delivered by the Bronx-born artist.
She’s been very clear with Stefon: if he messes up, if another woman comes forward with a baby after they became official and started a family together, she’s done. She told him plainly that if he cheats or has a child behind her back, it’s over. Cardi has known since day one that Stefon had a reputation as a womanizer and had seen multiple women in the past, but her love for him is above all of that.
Bed Bunny Gets Standing Ovation At Grammys With Powerful Speech: “ICE Out! We’re Not Animals … We Are Americans.” Bad Bunny delivered a powerful speech at the Grammys amid the ICE raids across the country that Americans are protesting following multiple deaths.
The Puerto Rican superstar took the stage to accept his award in the Best Música Urbana Album for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and had all of the Crypto.com Arena cheering him on. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, ‘ICE out!’” the Super Bowl LX Halftime performer said.
After a standing ovation, Bad Bunny continued, “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we are humans, and we are Americans.” Bad Bunny continued his remarks, noting that people sometimes become “contaminated” amid divisions in the United States. “The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love,” he added. “So please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people. We love our family, and that’s the way to do it — with love. Don’t forget that, please.”
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Dating Data
First Date Fiascos
Cindy – “I met a guy for dinner once on our first date. He was quite attractive and extremely interesting. I was impressed with him overall, and his professed interest in art. The evening went very well, and when the waiter brought the check, I was convinced that we were mutually enchanted. But when we got outside the restaurant, he blew me a kiss and walked away without even walking me to my car. He never called again, and I still sometimes wonder what I did wrong. It was obvious that I had somehow turned him off, and that he was too smooth to exhibit it when it occurred.” MORE
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The Dating Chronicles
Hidden Love
Kate was often in the company of Michael, because of their shared relationship with her best friend Dee. Kate, who was not dating, lived vicariously through Dee’s encounters and Dee was never without a man. She could be heartbroken on Thursday, sworn to a life of seclusion by Saturday, and giggling on a new date by Monday. MORE
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Single Scenarios
Etched Episodes
Tonia – “He was a blind date and when I first saw him I was very disappointed. I viewed him as unappealing because he was shorter than me. But as the evening wore on, his sense of humor and intellect completely won me over. By the end of the night, I was fascinated with him, and his looks were no longer relevant, and they’re still not. He became my soul-mate first and my husband four months later.” MORE
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From The Flirt Files:
Mentionable Moments
by Carli Smokes
Amy – “It was I who asked my husband out on our first date. I had to gather up my nerve because he was the finest guy in school and women were throwing moves at him from every corner. So, I came up with a creative idea to get his attention. I knew I couldn’t be just another pretty face. I bought some play money and put a $100.00 bill in a note that read, ‘If you’ll help me win a bet and be my escort at the Homecoming dance, I’ll split this with you.’ He loved it and agreed to go. At the end of the night, I gave him a $5 bill as his half of the “bet,” and won his heart. Of course, the rest is history. MORE
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SingleScenes
by Sarah Smart
Q. At a party recently, I ran into the ex-boyfriend of my best friend, whom I was secretly attracted to. She dumped him a couple of years ago, because “he was too nice.” We got to talking and he asked me out. We really had a great time, and the chemistry was kicking. The problem is I feel guilty because she’s not seeing anyone right now, and I know she would feel betrayed and it could affect our relationship. He has asked me out again and I’m going. Do you think I should tell her about us? MORE
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The Search 
For Mr. Perfect
by Cheryl Lakes
When my match-making friend Beth first pointed Don out across the room and told me she wanted me to meet him, I balked. I could tell long distance that he was not my type. He was too tall for me and I could hear his laughter from across the room. He seemed boisterous and I preferred guys who were low-key with a cool exterior. “He’s not my type!” I told her dismissively. MORE
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Single Snapshots
Happy Hours
Sherry had labored in the supermarket for hours trying to choose the most exquisite ingredients for a most fabulous meal. This was the first time she’d ever prepared a meal for a man, and she was excited. As she stood admiring the table, she pinched herself for being lucky enough to have Tom coming to spend her birthday with her. MORE
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Living The Lux Life…
It’s All In How You Think!
by Brian Tracy
The starting point of all riches is the development of what Napoleon Hill called prosperity consciousness. You must become a financial success in your thinking long before you achieve it in your reality. Both poverty and riches are the results of a state of mind. The most important single step you take on the road to wealth and financial independence is the decision to change your thinking and to impress into your mind an unshakable belief that you can and will achieve your financial goals. This must happen before anything else happens. MORE
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