Story Of The Week Sudden Impact by Robin Smith When I first saw him, I let out a low whistle.  His handsome figure stood powerfully overseeing the moving of my personal possessions like a general directing an army.  He was tall with massive shoulders and smooth skin that glistened in the sun.  I was dressed […]

6 Smart Steps To The Great Hookup by Lisa Laird Watch who you sleep with.  A smart woman treats her body like a sacred temple or an encrusted jewel box with precious gems inside.  In other words, she holds it in the highest regard, realizing that her womanhood is the doorway to her soul.  She […]

10 Things To Never Say To Your Lover by Jon Andes Never… Watch a guy struggle in a “fix it” situation, exhibit impatience, and then say “Let me do it.”  Talk about an ego-buster!  The words should always be “Want some help, honey?” Voluntarily (meaning without being asked) suggest they could stand to lose a […]

Viewpoint Women Don’t Know What They Want! By Carl Leland In my work, I talk to women frequently, who complain about the shortage of good black men.  However, I am personally aware of a number of good guys who are single and interested in marriage, but they have the hardest time getting to first base […]

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.  […]

Single Sketches What To Do When… by Lisa Laird Scene:  You’re at the party with your date and he/she leaves you to talk to someone of the opposite sex. They are gone too long and your jealous button is pushed.  You go over, ignore the person they’re talking to, and pull them away or you […]

Story Of The Week The Anatomy Of A  Broken Heart  by Kenyatta Colbert It was my idea to surprise him, but it was not supported by my peers and loved ones.  They all tried to warn me that my plan was idiotic, but through my made-up mind, I pretended they approved.  It was his birthday […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q. For two months, I’ve been dating a guy who has proven to be a real gem. But I found out recently that he used to date my cousin some years ago. Supposedly, he ended the relationship and she’s still bitter about it.   My cousin learned about us and has stopped speaking […]

The Hygiene Hoopla How Clean Is Clean? by M.K. Allison Everyone does not define body hygiene the same way.  The past debate among Hollywood’s elite like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson illuminated that fact. For me, the road to this revelation began one day, when I was having a conversation with a friend about what happened […]

Endings… Dumped But Not Damaged by Theo McNee Everyone cannot handle being dumped or rejected by a lover. One friend tried to hang himself when his girlfriend dumped him for another man.  A cousin tried to slit her wrists when a long-distance love dumped her to go back to his ex-wife.  I’ve heard too many […]