16 Steps To Splendid Living! by Bonita Bennett Never be afraid to ask for what you want.  But remember, there’s a way to ask.  Be fearless, but ask with polite boldness and sincerity. Know that the world can become your oyster if you become comfortable enough with yourself to be yourself.  Those who are transparent […]

The Choices We Make… by Jovan Tahale I knew my friends meant well.  But they had messed up again.  There he stood.  A guy, who had been invited to the gathering just to meet me…but he didn’t fit the bill and I couldn’t fake it.  I could tell from across the room that he didn’t […]

Single Sketches Lovers Uncovered  Shari – “I met a guy who seemed to embody everything I was looking for in a man physically, mentally, and spiritually. And after three months of dating, he asked me to marry him, and I said yes.  On the night of our engagement party, his friend pulled me aside and […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I recently went on a blind date with a beautiful woman who I would like to see again.  But after a few moments of being with her, the perfume she was wearing began to make me feel sick.  So much so, I had to abruptly cut the evening short.  I […]

The Dating Chronicles The Switch Mark had divided his time between two women for the last three years and now he was ready to change directions.  His romantic generosity had gone undetected because both women existed on two different sides of the “social” tracks.  Liz was a popular socialite who worked to travel in all […]

Relationship Ruiners Exposed! by Lisa Laird Ever wondered why a relationship that started with a bang ended up down the drain?  I may have the answer for you.  Here are some of the pitfalls/red flags men and women should be aware of before stepping into one more field of dreams dotted with heart-rending landmines of […]

Reinvigorate! 12 Steps To Feeling Your Best by Jan Pitts I know a woman whose home should be featured in Beautiful Homes and Gardens.  However, the care she gives her body is in sharp contrast to the care she gives her home.  For starters, she weighs over 350 pounds.  She is so overweight, that she […]

The Plight Of The  Pretty Woman… by Jana Coates “No one sees your beauty until you see it” -Mary Jefferson Wolff I listened intently, as my (very pretty) twenty-two-year-old sister, who was on her way out the door to go clubbing with her girlfriends, complained about the makeup of the group.  She had just found […]

Single Sketches Mad Moments Tammy: “My last dating “encounter” tried to seduce my best friend, borrowed my car for “an hour” and kept it for three days, and stood me up at the airport when we were on our way to a weekend getaway to the Bahamas.” Kara: “I always seem to choose the guy […]

Secrets To That Great Love Match by Jovan Tahale With the divorce rate being so high these days, I was glad to have the opportunity to speak with nine happily married women, who were quite willing to share their secrets to a great love match. Brianna:  “A woman must never allow her fear of being […]