Story Of The Week That Magic Moment by Jena Collier It had been a long day, and as I headed home from work in my car I felt blue and very discouraged.  I was feeling blue because the night before I allowed my girlfriends to talk me into yet another try at going out to […]

5 Signs You’ve Met Your Soul-Mate by Amy Spencer 1. You discover quirky things you have in common. .It’s one thing to discover you both like the same movies.  It’s another to discover your tastes or habits vibe in more surprising ways. “What confuses people is that they think they’re a match because they have […]

Single Sketches Danger Dating by Cheryl Lakes Whenever we meet someone, who appears to have potential, we are generally excited about all the many possibilities.  We acquire a new pep in our step and a lilt in our spirits because we’re hoping that against all odds, this one is the one.  Unfortunately, sometimes we get […]

Single Parenting Wanted: Dads For Duty by Theo McNee Last month, I attended a Father & Daughter banquet with my eleven-year-old daughter at her school and I was amazed at the number of African-American girls who were there without their dads and were accompanied by their grandfathers or uncles.  My daughter later told me that […]

Single Snapshots Sistas Speak … by Lisa Cregier Here are the results of a recent survey where over 500 women were polled on their dating attitudes, experiences, and what they really want in a relationship. 81% – felt flowers were the most romantic gift from a guy. 68% – would rather hear a sincere “I […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I am discreetly dating a woman who works with me and I really like her. But there is another woman at work I’ve always admired but never approached.  Recently, at an office party, she slipped me a note expressing her interest and her phone number.  I’m stumped as to what […]

The Dating Chronicles The Surprise Gena was sorry she answered the door when she saw Shana standing there.  Her friend Shana had stopped by unexpectedly and Gena was expecting her new boyfriend, Nate.  She frowned as Shana brushed past her and took a seat on the couch.  She didn’t want Shana there and she didn’t […]

Dating Data Lessons Learned Along The Way April:  “If it’s a real secret, Don’t tell a soul.  No one can keep your secrets better than you.  I had two “friends” betray me after they promised not to “breathe a word.” Zorah: “Find something you can enjoy alone.  It stops you from depending on others when […]

Love Language: How Important Is It? by M.K. Allison Studies show that some men have little or no understanding of the impact of the words used in romantic interludes with members of the opposite sex.  When a man says “I love you”…does it have the same meaning or connotation as when a woman says it? […]

5 Things To Never Do In A Relationship … by Dani Stone Never give away anything you don’t really want the other person to have.That goes for everything from your favorite tennis racket to the quiet time you like to spend alone.  When you give up things because you think the other person wants you […]