Viewpoint: My 7 “Romance” Rules For The New Year… by M.K. Allison I Will Not Ignore That Inner Voice.   Last year, I could have saved myself a lot of grief and heartache, if I heeded that small inner voice, which is always pure and practical.  I was constantly in and out of trouble because […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I’m engaged to a guy who is still very friendly with his ex-wife, because they have kids together, and I’ve been pretending that it doesn’t bother me, but it does.  I also don’t like the way she coos at him or acts at family gatherings.  She is still close to […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  My best friend stopped speaking to me and ended our relationship because I asked her boyfriend to dance when we were all out at a party.  She says I was rude and inappropriate and I disrespected her.  I tried to explain that it was only a dance.  I apologized, but […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  My boyfriend gave me an engagement ring after proposing to me on a double date with my best friend. However, a week later, he called and asked for it back after we had a very heated argument.  I refused, and he’s threatening to sue me to get his ring.  I […]

Love For The Holidays It Can Happen To You! by Cheryl Lakes I usually begin to get nervous about the holidays on Halloween night after I give out the last piece of candy to the last batch of kids and realize that the real holidays are coming and I have no one to cozy up […]

The Holiday Date Dilemma Who’s Coming To Dinner? by Jake Leland I had been dating this woman for four weeks when my friend Ed asked if I were taking her to my mother’s house for the traditional family Christmas dinner. Suddenly, my head was in turmoil.  We had been dating pretty heavy since we’d met […]

An 8-Step Guide To Holiday Romance An  Investigative Report by Coco Diong Several months ago, I read a magazine article on “The Fun Guide To Finding The One, and it listed the following places or activities for all those bold enough to venture out in search of the “dream connection.”  Since I had yet to […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I just found out by accident that my sister has been carrying on a secret affair with my best friend’s boyfriend, and they’re planning to elope to Las Vegas. I made a promise not to tell, but my conscience is bothering me.  My best friend is deeply in love with […]

What Smart Shoppers Do For Christmas by Susan Freedman The time is upon us and shopping for gifts and personal items is part of the tradition and fun of the holiday season.  Those who are smart shoppers will use their credit cards for substantive financing and not convenience.  They will not pay full price for […]

The Hidden Side Of  Luxury Living by Dani Stone I know several people who drive luxury cars, live in swank condos or homes, and have little or no money on hand for day-to-day needs.  In fact, many are “living” a luxury lifestyle, but usually go to friends or family when an emergency or an urgent […]