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Forgiveness is not always easily granted. In fact, most times it’s not. But author/TV personality Iyanla Vanzant says that in fact, forgiveness is essential if…

If we’re being honest, we here at Smitten think that drinking and dating go hand in hand in a lot of ways. But only in moderation! There has to come a point where drinking could actually interfere with your relationship, right? Right. But it’s not for couples who drink a lot. And couples who don’t […]

1. Talk about sex: It’s a given, sex is key to a great relationship. And you may wonder, how much is … normal? According to research, the average couple has sex about 58 times a year, which is a little more than once a week. But, experts say, that it’s not about the quantity of sex, […]

 And according to a new study, your gut is the best indicator of whether your relationship will stay a happy one. Researchers at Florida State University studied 135 heterosexual couples who were married for less than six months and followed up with them every six months for a four-year period. What they found was interesting: […]

Sometimes planning travel can be overwhelming and infuriating. When trying to plan multi-week trips I tend to get in a little over my head. I mean, c’mon, keeping track of rules, hotels, flights and trains can be a bit much! Must Read: BED HEAD: How To Properly Wrap Your Hair At Night For times like […]

Here are some tips for being confident while dating. Remember, comfortable is not the same as confident. To be empowered, you must get in touch with your innermost self and learn to feel certain about who you are and what you stand for. This can pull you squarely out of the “I guess he’s good […]

The roles of husbands and dads is very important to men today. One of my main goals is to spend more meaningful time with my family, even if it means I have to take a different approach to my career. I recently finished my manifesto, called The Family Leader’s Manifesto, which is a call and […]

If we’re being honest, we here at Smitten think that drinking and dating go hand in hand in a lot of ways. But only in moderation! There has to come a point where drinking could actually interfere with your relationship, right? Right. But it’s not for couples who drink a lot. And couples who don’t […]

Can he pass the love test? So you’ve met a guy and you think he’s the one. Only the first date will tell but if your intuitions are right, you’re going to want to secure that second date. First dates are key and just like an interview, you need to come prepared. To avoid awkward […]

It’s taken us a long time, but we think the population at large is finally convinced that women not only want, but enjoy sex. Wild, right? But, according to a new study by British beauty brand Sanctuary Spa, women do have a very interesting set of priorities. The data from the study reveals that 55 […]

Florida 12 year old Vanessa VanDyke and student at Faith Christian Academy in Orlando has been given an ultimatum from her school that she’s been attending since the 3rd grade. Cut her hair or leave Faith Christian Academy why? The school has a policy on dress and appearance. It reads as follows: “Hair must be […]