The Friend You Don’t Need… by Lisa Earle McLeod All friends are not created equal.  Most buddies add to your life, but there are probably a few you would be better off without.  The common denominator for this friends-gone-bad is that they act as if it’s all about them and never about you. We’re all […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I’m a white girl dating a black co-worker in an office filled with black women.  Though we’ve tried to keep our relationship a secret, it’s apparent that these women suspect we are involved.  I am snubbed at work, and I often find nasty anonymous notes on my desk regarding our […]

10 Things Girls Wish Guys Knew… by Jan Pitts Never quote on a regular basis, various comments from others are made favorably regarding your qualities.  Let us find out for ourselves. We always want to hear what you find special about us.   Never compliment another woman about her hair, looks, scent, etc., in our […]

“You Know It’s Over When” A Random Survey by Lisa Laird See what this random survey of men and women revealed… …“It only takes two minutes to say goodnight at the end of a date.” …“Kissing “hello” is no longer an automatic greeting.” …“That small bump on her cheek begins to look repulsive.” …“You’d rather […]

Single Sketches Light Bulb Moments… Carl: “I often go back and date ex-girlfriends when I get bored, but it’s not the smart thing to do. Sometimes it lifts hope, where there is none.” Don:  “When a woman makes more money than a guy, she often uses it as a vital part of his benefits package.” […]

Viewpoint The Ridiculous Race To Romance  by Rob Chancey Last month, I dated a woman who displayed a serious attitude when I called her a week after a splendid first date. Though we hadn’t been intimate, she felt I was rude and inconsiderate of her feelings because she didn’t hear from me.  She accused me […]

From The Male Room Uncensored by John Andes I think it would help if women understood that they really don’t have too many clues about what really turns a guy on and what doesn’t.  For example, most women think that sex is the ultimate for us, but few understand that it’s not the end-all. And […]

Single Snapshots The Matchmaking Incident by K. L. Jackson My good friend since college was convinced that her major role in life was to find suitable mates for all her friends who were not currently engaged in what she called, “a love thang.”  I had mostly avoided her match-ups because I didn’t have an appreciation […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I had been hanging on in a relationship for over eight years waiting and praying for this guy to marry me, and he kept putting me off.  Finally, he proposed last month in a fancy restaurant and gave me a fancy ring, but it was too late.  In fact, I’ve […]

Single Sketches The Etched Experience Compiled by Cheryl Lakes Stephen – 36: “I have been looking to re-marry for a minute, and like many brothers I’m exhausted.  I am serious, and ready to start a family.  But it’s not as easy as some think.  The women I meet are either beautiful…but difficult, pretty but boring, […]