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It’s about why.
Is it possible to love someone but not be in love? Its a hard question. Well when does one first realize that love is there. Is it the butterflies finally settle down or is it when they never go away? Both situations make you feel like your on a high. Depending on what type of love you have is truly based on what you need. Some people love for the support and stability. The craving of having the “American dream” type of love. They want a perfect family with the perfect jobs and the big house. They chose to have this view from others and care what people think of…
- All About Relationships, All Articles, Being In Love, Black & African American Topics, Identifying F*ck Boys, Self-Love & Self-Care, When Love Hurts, Women's Topics
Black Women: Do You ALWAYS Date Down When Dating Black Men? Tell us in this 5-7 minute survey
I started this survey because there was a Facebook debate stating how black women usually date white men when they become successful. This was heatedly debated among black women and black men in the comment section of the post. I decided that battling over opinions does not work. The only way to truly find the answer is by surveying black women and finding out if they are typically dating down in their relationships.
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5 Tips for Women Dealing With Anxiety: You Can Do Them RIGHT NOW
Please try these if you are a woman who is dealing with anxiety
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You Never Have to Accept an Apology Just Because They Say Sorry: 4 Reasons Why
Many people think that they are obligated to accept an apology just because someone takes the time to say sorry. The truth is you do not! Here are for reason why.
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3 Reasons to Stop Being Afraid to Teach Young Children About Body Autonomy and Consent
As someone who actively speaks up about sexual assault and misconduct, what really hurts my heart is that body autonomy and consent is not taught sooner. There are so many parents who are making it more difficult for their young children to understand these things, and are therefore leaving them unprotected.
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Ready to Tie The Knot? Prepare Your Brain for these 6 Stressful Situations RIGHT NOW
For those of you who may not be familiar with the saying, “to tie the knot” means to get married! There’s a lot to love about weddings! They are beautiful, entertaining, and a great excuse to get together with friends, family and loved ones. Plus, nothing beats being in the presence of two people that are happily celebrating their love. However, planning a wedding is no easy task. Wedding planning requires, months and months of researching, budgeting, making excel spreadsheets, and going to an endless stream of appointments. As one can imagine, wedding planning stress can push anyone over the edge! I’ve been in wedding planning mode for a few…
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How to Drop Your New Year Resolution and Completely Redefine Yourself in 7 Easy Steps
Don't make a New Year Resolution this year. Instead, follow my 7 Step Guide to Redefining Yourself. Sign up for my mailing list and get a free interactive guide
- All Articles, Black & African American Topics, Holidays and Observances, Minority Topics, Social Awareness, Uncategorized
7 Principles of Kwanzaa and How to Celebrate the Holiday
So tell me if this sounds like you. You havem gotten closer to you African heritage and started to embrace and admire your blackness. You learned about and want to celebrate Kwanzaa, but you do not know exactly what to do. First, What is Kwanzaa? If you already know this, feel free to scroll down to “Celebration Ideas” to get straight to the good stuff! Kwanzaa is a celebration that is tied to blackness and all those is the African Diaspora. It’s about learning about and celebrating black culture, black business, and black community/unity. It is not a religious holiday and can be celbrated alongside other holidays CLICK HERE…
- All Articles, Black & African American Topics, Holidays and Observances, Minority Topics, Social Awareness, Uncategorized
5 Myths About Kwanzaa: No it is Not the African Christmas or African Hanukkah
Habari Gani? For those of you who do not know know, it means “What’s the news?’ It’s kind of like What’s up? But it is supposed to be answered with the 7 principles of Kwanzaa according to what day we are on! We will get into what those 7 principles are, but for now, let’s give a basic introduction to Kwanzaa and dispel some myths about kwanzaa Myth 1: Kwanzaa is an African Holiday It is a holiday that celebrates all people who are apart of the African Diaspoa. That means that their ancestry is in Africa, but they may have left, or got kidnapped and sold elsewhere It does not…
- All Articles, Anxiety, Holidays and Observances, Mental Wellness, Self-Love & Self-Care, Social Awareness, Uncategorized
Surviving Thanksgiving: 6 Things You Must Do to Help Maintain Your Sanity This Year
Surviving Thanksgiving is not easy. Here are 6 tips to help you keep y our sanity this year!
