As I reflect on my first year of marriage, I have joy-filled thoughts of my wedding day. I recall wearing that ivory dress, feeling like the prettiest woman in the room, professing my love and commitment to my partner of … Continue reading Righting the Ship: A Couple Navigates Their First Year of Marriage
Asking Sunshine! Hi Sunshine, My boyfriend recently called me jealous. I don’t think that my concern is unrealistic because of the things I found in his phone. Shouldn’t I be upset if my boyfriend has a new female coworker’s number … Continue reading Asking Sunshine: Possibly Jealous
Asking Sunshine! What’s up Sunshine? I think my best guy friend is pushing me away. I have constantly been in his corner, taking care of him when things are bad and if he needs. He calls me negative because I … Continue reading Asking Sunshine: Feeling Pushed Away
Tip: Have a healthy competition! I recently had the urge to get healthier and fit. I needed real motivation! So I joined a group that set weekly fitness challenges. Competition is not all negative. It can be one of the … Continue reading RS Tips: Have a healthy competition!
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Tip: Be honest with people when you’re upset/hurt or angry! It is always something watching people spend their life “eating” their feelings. Many people tend to keep their hurt, anger or other emotions to themselves. When we internalize these emotions … Continue reading RS Tips: Be honest with people when you’re upset/hurt or angry!
Tip: Nothing should be your sole source of happiness. As the month of Love begins, we have to remember our source, God. With people throwing around the words love or soul mate so easily, I want you to remember … Continue reading RS Tips: Nothing should be your sole source of happiness.
13 I’ve learned sometimes those you thought would be around forever just can’t be there. I have to be okay with their new place in my life. This was a tough one for me, because when I love it’s forever, so … Continue reading 13 Things I’ve Learned In 2013
Sex! A subject that although publicly discussed in the media, still remains taboo in the Black Community. For Black women, it’s a topic that when discussed, we tread lightly to make sure we appear “proper” in the eyes of those who believe as we do about sex. Usually, this is in response to what we have been taught from our families, communities, religious background and/or media. When I entered my 30’s, the subject of sex, sexuality and what I desired came to the forefront and I was forced to examine these areas; honestly. It was then that I realized how … Continue reading The Story Behind the Sexually Confident
Asking Sunshine! Hi Sunshine, I have been really close with a female for the last 3 years and she didn’t know I liked her a lot. I decided to tell her recently and she told me she wants to stay friends. I know that I am her type of guy; we enjoy the same things, I can make her laugh and when she is upset or hurting I’m the one there. When she is talking about her life, dreams and the type of man she wants, I know I can be her man and help support those dreams. What should … Continue reading Asking Sunshine: The Friend Zone!
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