by Kaneisha on January 21, 2010
One of the biggest turn-ons to a guy is a confident, happy, independent woman. However, even those of us who think of ourselves as fabulous, accomplished women can act needy and clingy sometimes. Here are some tactics to use when you think that you are being too needy with your man. 5 Ways to be [...]
by Kaneisha on December 21, 2009
Despite the bleak statistics regarding Black women and marriage, many Black women still refuse to date non-Black men. Looking back on my own experience refusing to date non-Black guys for years (admittedly after a slew of white and Latino boyfriends), there are a plethora of reasons we tell ourselves for why we should hold out [...]
by Kaneisha on December 17, 2009
Helena Andrews is 29, fabulous, and lonely. Her soon-to-be-published book will be made into a movie of the same name, Bitch is the New Black, and will chronicle her struggles to find lasting love as a professional Black woman in DC. Read the Washington Post article “Successful, Black and Lonely” here profiling Helena Andrews. While [...]
by Kaneisha on December 7, 2009
When I begin to doubt myself, I don’t shop. I don’t do drugs. I write. Today I feel the fear creeping into my heart, so I’ll put it out there to share with the world. Five Things I Fear I’ll live an unremarkable life. I don’t want a life filled with heartbreak and drama, but [...]
by Kaneisha on December 6, 2009
I’ve heard beautiful women say countless times, “How am I supposed to go on dates? Men don’t even approach me!” If you’re one of those women who men seem to just look right past, this post is for you. Reasons why men don’t approach you: You are always surrounded by women. This is the most [...]
by Kaneisha on November 26, 2009
I have dated gay men. Obviously, I didn’t know they were gay at the time. I eventually found out because they told me—or someone who had the inside scoop did. However, in retrospect, there were some tell-tale signs that I ignored. Your Guy Might be Gay if… You think he is gay. With every gay [...]
by Kaneisha on November 24, 2009
1. You can’t remember the last time you laughed really hard. I don’t care how busy you are, you should have one of those loud, embarrassing guffaws every single day. If you are not giggling, chortling, or braying like a donkey several times a day, you may be unhappy. 2. You have been gaining weight—without [...]
by Kaneisha on November 4, 2009
I inherited a love for making lists from my father, who litters our family’s house with lists wherever he goes. He has lists for his daily tasks, gifts he plans to buy, computer maintenance issues, you name it. I’m also a big list-maker, and I want to take my birthday to make a list of [...]