Single Parenting When There’s No Father Around by Lori Barkson I was visiting a friend recently when her teenage son cursed her and slammed out of the door after she told him he couldn’t go out.  As I listened to her lament about her problems with him and how she felt he would be a […]

Who Are You Really? Take Our Quiz & Find Out Find The Words That Describe You Best…Write down all the ones that fit you and see which adjectives make you a delightful companion.             Gentle:  Soft-spoken, kind but firm.             Persuasive:  Convincing others to do what you want them to do.             Humble:  Not […]

Abstinence: More Men Are Saying No … by C.J. Clarke I attend a very large church in New York City and surprisingly it is filled with men and I mean real men.  They come in all shapes and sizes, and many are single and present an attractive package. Therefore, when my church recently announced a […]

Single Scenarios Entertaining At Home How E-Quipped Are You? The Poll by Lisa Cregier Studies show that singles don’t do as much home entertaining as is commonly thought or have the necessary essentials to be considered a fine host.  A poll of 100 men and women revealed some interesting facts: Women 33% had entertained at […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  I have been seeing this guy for over four months and he’s been pressing me to let him move in with me.  He promises we’ll be married within a year, but somehow I don’t trust that he means it.  He keeps implying he doesn’t feel my love because […]

How Bright Is Your Light? by Bonita Bennett I was intrigued recently when a friend mentioned with excitement in her voice that she had met a tall, handsome doctor at a party who claimed to know me.  However, when she mentioned his name, I was no longer intrigued. The reason for the sudden change in […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  I am getting ready to get married next month, and I was wondering if I should come clean and tell my fiancée, who is an attorney, that I once served time in prison for rape. Though, it was a bogus charge by a vindictive ex-girlfriend, I am still […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  I have a serious admiration for a co-worker, and he walks around me like he doesn’t know I exist.  I don’t think he’s interested because he won’t even look at me, but my co-workers have convinced me that there’s a strong possibility that he may be interested and […]

7 Smart Girl Moves by M.K. Allison I began this year with a smarter attitude about relationships.  I decided to leave behind the “blisters” and mistakes from last year that still pushed my anger button, and focus on the lessons I learned.  I call them My Smart Girl Moves.  Don’t wait to be approached.  If […]

The Dating Chronicles First Impressions This was their first date, and Anna was trying her best to like Hank.  She had almost given up on men altogether after the last two guys she’d gone out with.  One had promised to call to take her to a ball game the next day and never showed up.  […]