18 Life-Changing Moves For The Better by Jan Pitts Spend Smart: Don’t spend ridiculous amounts of money because of the designer label. Remember, no one can see the label but you. Reach: Extend a smile to a stranger.  It means a lot. Restrain: Don’t socialize regularly with people who reflect an image or value system […]

Dangerous Dating Defined: How Safe Are You? by Lisa Laird Sherry had just been told by her doctor that she had contracted an STD and she cried uncontrollably for one hour straight.  She was inconsolable as she kept repeating over and over that she was in a monogamous relationship…and how could this happen to her?  […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  While at home recuperating from a car accident with a broken leg, my neighbor who is single, attractive, and very friendly, knocked on my door with a beautifully prepared dinner on a tray. I gladly accepted and was very grateful.  The next day, I sent her flowers to express my […]

The Dating Chronicles Bewildered Jake was beginning to feel frustrated and exhausted.  He had dated several women for the past few weeks, in hopes of replacing Kim, who he had dumped because she was high maintenance, but he was having no luck.  He found fault with everyone he took out, including the one last night.  […]

The Blind Date: 8 Things To Think About …  by M.K. Allison You have just received the phone call you’ve been waiting on.  The new guy your sister has been raving about is on the phone wanting to know when he can meet you.  She’s impressed …and you’re impressed with how he sounds.  You can’t […]

Married: Couples Speak Candidly… by Lisa Cregier Is it true that African Americans are the most uncoupled people in the country?  If so, what’s the problem?  No one can quite put their finger on it. According to studies, out of all the racial groups, African Americans are the least likely to marry or stay married.  […]

Story Of The Week The Game by Dakota Manlier I had been impressed and flattered when my new boss asked me out to dinner.  As I followed the Maitre’d past cloth-covered tables filled with couples I became excited.  A part of me was thrilled that he had finally invited me to have dinner with him, […]

12 Steps To A Happier You! by Sierra Silverspoon Speak it! Always say just what you really think….but in polite language.  Some will like you…others will fear you, but all will respect you. Back up. Don’t go near people or situations that appear unhealthy or suspect from a distance.  Save yourself some grief.  Listen to […]

Single Scenarios Etched Episodes Rob: “We had been dating a month when I met her best friend and she blurted out that she had never heard of me. You can always gauge a woman’s interest in you by her girlfriends’ reaction when you meet them for the first time.  If they’ve never heard of you, […]

Dating Decisions: What Would You  Do? by BS Staff Over 300 singles were surveyed for this quiz.  See if you agree with their responses and think about what you would do in these circumstances. If you were very much involved with a man/woman and you saw them out with someone else, what would you do? […]