Should You Put Your Own Ring On It? By Hello Beautiful April 9, 2010 2:15 pm (From elev8) When I see a woman for the first time, there are three things that I immediately look at: her face, her shoes, and her left ring finger — in that order. Overall physique and body type is […]
Are Men Only As Faithful As Their Options? Thursday, April 8, 2010 | 11:30 AM by Cathy Chermol With two prominent Black men in the headlines for infidelity–Tiger Woods and now, Tiki Barber–ESSENCE.com wanted to get some answers on questions about cheating and fame from the Black man’s point of view. We went to Anthony […]
5 Reasons Why Black Women Aren’t Gold Diggers By themarriedman April 7, 2010 4:15 pm I know some black men who are attracted to black women but don’t pursue them because they think that black women aren’t interested in them. All of these guys have great jobs, went to great schools, they all are in […]
3 Signs You Could Be Dating Someone Dangerous By Hello Beautiful April 7, 2010 12:30 pm (From shine.com) Now more than ever—as we hook up online, without even the benefit of neighbors—it’s imperative to watch our own backs. Here are some tips on how to keep yourself safe: * BACKGROUND CHECK: Before going on a […]
How I Received Tips for Satisfying a Woman For those of you that do not know me, I am a woman. I received bizarre emails that offer to school me in the art of how to please a woman. I am a heterosexual woman. I am only attracted to men. The emails arrived addressed to […]
A Real Guy on Why Men Cheat My dad set down his coffee cup and thought about it for awhile. I had just asked him why he cheated on my mom many years earlier. “You know, what? I was just so unhappy at the time. I had to do something.” That answer, other than scaring […]
8 Dating Turn Offs That Men Do By yeahshesaidit April 5, 2010 11:00 am When a woman first starts dating a guy, there are certain factors that can be key turn offs and could possibly prevent her from pursuing a relationship with him. This is a quick guide for the fellas. If the girl you […]
Last week, tell-it-like-it-is relationships expert Steven James Dixon gave us his take on how women should introduce their new man to her kids. He’s followed it up with the golden rules of dating with children. Read more: http://www.essence.com/relationships/commentary_3/rules_for_dating_with_children.php#ixzz0kG9JIpP0
Making A Marriage Work After Sex Addiction Sunday, April 4, 2010 | 5:10 PM by Dr. Janet Taylor Infidelity, sadly is not a new or novel event within the course of a marriage. It is estimated that anywhere from 40 to 50 percent of men will cheat, and 23 to 30 percent of women will […]
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10 Things That Turn Men Off user by Woman’s Day, on Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:28pm PDT By Brendan Tapley It’s not easy for a man to tell his wife or girlfriend what she does to irritate him. In my experience, confessions like that tend to lodge themselves deep inside a woman’s subconscious, never to […]
What’s Keeping Us From Online Dating? Tuesday, March 23, 2010 | 7:00 AM by Bobbi Misick In the last ESSENCE.com live chat, I proposed to one woman that she use online dating as a way to increase her chances of meeting men. Thinking that most women participating in a live chat online would get behind […]