When it’s Time to Upgrade Your Status from #Bae to #Wifey 

I believe that in some way, all women are similar in one regard when it comes to relationships; everything is going pretty well, and then all of a sudden, a couple years down the line, they start to get “the itch”. What is the itch you say?  The #Upgrade itch.  I mean picture it; you…

Presence

Sometimes, all people really want or desire from you is your presence. They want you to be present; mentally and physically.  They want you to understand, or at least appear to understand them in their time of need. One thing I want to be more of is present.  I feel that I spend a lot…

Laughter for the Soul

So I follow an IG page that posts daily journaling prompts (@journalingsage) and today’s prompt says: What made you laugh yesterday? Well, yesterday, my mom, grandma and I went out shopping for a few last minute gifts for the family and friends we love so much.  I always love going out with my mom and grandma…

Hall passes?!

So, I have recently seen that Mo’Nique has stated that she has given her man a hall pass, and the floodgates have opened up! I was listening to Rickey Smiley this morning, while women were calling in giving their 2 cents as where they stand with giving their mate a hall pass.  I heard a…

A Mother’s Worry

Photo Cred: Picasso Mio A mother holds her son tightly to her chest and tears begin to flow.

How Did I Become the Third Wheel?!?!?

Photo Cred: askmen.com I was listening to the radio one morning and an awesome topic was being discussed. I couldnt wait to get to my computer to post my two cents about it lol! So, picture it. You’re calling up your closest girlfriend or guy friend to hang out one night; nothing too fancy, just…

Missing You….A Dedication and Reflection

There are certain parts of my beginning semester of college that I remember all too well.  I remember the first friend I made, the first party I attended, the first time I wore pajama pants to class (living the true college experience).  The first month in particular was a very rough time for me, as…

Thirst traps- explained for men

Originally posted on You Forgot Your Common Sense:
Thirst traps are fast ways women seduce/get attention from men. “Thirst” is defined by Urban Dictionary as “desire, greed, obsession,or lust for an object or person characterized by over eagerness or obsessiveness that is obvious to everyone around you.” Silent cries for attention. Anything that makes you frustrated…

Sipping Tea with the Enemy…I Mean Ex! A Lesson in Forgiveness…

So I just got done watching the movie, Black Coffee on BET.  The movie was quite interesting; but the part that caught my attention the most was the end.  I will explain it a little: Robert was dating Mita at the beginning of the movie.  Well, Robert lost his job, and his woman because she…