The Power Of Vacationing Alone Suzanne, 27, Seattle, Washington –  “I was bored out of my mind with dating men who turned out to be jerks and girlfriends who lacked the energy and money to travel.  So, I decided to go away on my own to a place I had always wanted to go and […]

5 Ways To Get Over The Divorce by Margaret Carmichael Lester It’s normal to be depressed after the end of a relationship. What’s not normal is giving up on having a social life at all, not getting out of bed in the morning, or living the life of a recluse. While it’s important to honor […]

The Dating Chronicles The Talk                                        Jan couldn’t focus on the menu as she sat across from Tom.  She knew he had invited her out because he had something to tell her and her heartbeat hard against her chest in anticipation of hearing it. She knew he was seeing someone else and was trying to […]

Fit To Marry? Many Are Not … by Jan Pitts 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, Africans-Americans are the least likely to marry or stay […]

                      What Not To Do With Your Summer by Dani Stone This is going to be the best summer ever for me because I’m going to get out and let the wind blow through my hair.  I began it by shining my bike up for long glorious rides along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront.  But it’s summertime […]

5 Big Mistakes Job Seekers Make by Bill Dueease Most people spend approximately 25% to 67% of their waking hours working.  Eventually, most everyone will want to work in a career that they enjoy doing and are paid well enough to live a prosperous life.  Yet, far too many people end up being miserable in […]

Points Of View Social Opt-Outs… Hard For Some Cara J: “I wish somebody would write a book on how to tell someone amicably you no longer wish to be involved in a relationship with them and they accept it graciously. This has got to be the hardest task in the world to do. Women seem […]

Health Is Being Unfit More Acceptable On Men? by Tom Rochelle           Sometimes us guys need a push to take us where we need to go, to pursue the discipline of getting our bodies in shape.  My push came when I accidentally overheard a conversation between a woman I had been admiring at work and […]

Single Sketches Unforgettable Moments             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 […]

Story Of The Week The Invite by Shari Hawkery It had been a long time since I’d had a date on a Saturday night, and I was scrambling to get dressed.  I was nervous and pinching myself the whole time because I was going out with a very prominent attorney, who also happened to be […]