In this quest for equality as women have we led men to believe that we no longer desire a chivalrous man at our side? If so, men please accept my apology for the role that I have played in the confusion. Sure, I want equal pay and equal access to opportunities. I want to beContinue reading “I am a Feminist (but, I like a man who is chivalrous)”
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He’s A Keeper
Unable to stay awake a second longer, I hobbled into my bedroom, crawled under the cover, and drifted into a world that did not include my demanding children. Prior to this weekend, I was able to closely monitor my boyfriend’s interactions with my children. No, not because my boyfriend is creepy and needs to beContinue reading “He’s A Keeper”
No Hoping Allowed
My friends are the dating gurus, or at least they think they are. More importantly, they think I am absolutely clueless when it comes to dating. I will admit I am partially to blame. Sometimes I enjoy playing “clueless” with folks. It makes them relax, and the expressions on people’s faces when I go into “clueless” mode are priceless.Continue reading “No Hoping Allowed”
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Why We Settle
I am at the halfway point of being eligible to file for my divorce. In North Carolina, one must be separated for one year before seeking a divorce. During the first few months of my separation, I was determined to focus solely on myself and my children and deal with all the pain and disappointmentContinue reading “Why We Settle”
I SAW THAT SMILE ON YOUR FACE, AND IT’S OKAY -My Teenager is Dating!
My teen has met a young fella that she really seems to like. She’s not the giggly type, but I see that smile that comes across her face whenever I ask about him. When I finally built up the nerve (I get accused of prying a lot) to ask if they were officially a couple,Continue reading “I SAW THAT SMILE ON YOUR FACE, AND IT’S OKAY -My Teenager is Dating!”
CHOICES
I get so angry with myself sometimes when I think about my past. Have you ever wished you could go back in time and knock the hell out of yourself for some of the decisions you made? Of course you do. We all do. The question is how do you move past whatever bad choiceContinue reading “CHOICES”
Interesting Convo
I had an interesting conversation with someone I hadn’t spoken to in years the other day. He is a black man. Successful. In a long-term relationship, with a black woman. Now, when I say I hadn’t spoken to this person in years, I mean like, I’ve never had a meaningful conversation with him ever. Continue reading “Interesting Convo”