I've been dating a man and he is wonderful. He's kind, attentive, and everything that I've been looking for in a man. The problem is I don't feel like we are sexually compatible. He's not as adventurous and does not do all of the things that I would like him to do. I've talked to... Continue Reading →
A Message To All The Lucky Girls
Nearly 38 years ago, I was apparently the apple of my fathers eye. I have heard stories of how he would spoil me rotten, give me whatever I wanted. He had high hopes for me and was proud of his baby girl. Fast forward a few years - my parents are no longer together. Mom... Continue Reading →
I Found Your Man In My Inbox Again
"And while I'm not against a trip down memory lane, or catching up for old time's sake, what I won't do is entertain someone else's man." When I separated from my ex- husband, I did not make a huge announcement. There was no change to my Facebook status and I did not post anything exclusive... Continue Reading →
Blog Rewind- Can You Survive Without The D?
"Your phone is dry as the desert, and you have not been on a date because you know that if you do, you are likely to go ahead and give it up just on the strength of the fact that you want to end your drought." Check out the post Can You Survive Without The... Continue Reading →
The Power of No!
"There were times that someone would call me to ask a favor and me not wanting to disappoint would automatically say “Sure, no problem.” There are some lessons in this life that have been harder for me to than others. One such lesson was learning to say no. Why was it so difficult? Quite honestly... Continue Reading →
Relationship Roundtable- I’m Dating My Friend’s Ex
I met a guy that I really like. We connected immediately and both began dating. He told me that he briefly dated a close friend of mine once he happened to see a picture of my friend and I on my FB page. Briefly was a few dates and sex once when they were freshman... Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Motivation- Gratitude
Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, appreciation, indebtedness; Websters Dictionary Life is not a cakewalk for some. It can be incredibly difficult and challenging. What's easy is to be thankful when... Continue Reading →
Married to a Habitual Cheater ~ Why She Stayed
"Lizzie looked at me and said 'I had no choice.'" I’ve had a lifelong relationship with an amazingly loving woman who has shared many stories and life lessons with me. Of everything she’s ever shared, the most fascinating has to be the inner workings of her twenty-seven year marriage. For the purposes of this... Continue Reading →
CLS Bloggers Attend Stage Play, “I’ll Be Single Before I Settle”
Playwright, Shaneisha Dodson, has crafted a compelling stage play that initially focuses on the plight of four girlfriends and their desire to find “good” men. We're taken on a brief journey through their younger years and the issues that contributed to who the women are today. However, the play takes on a more serious... Continue Reading →
My Shit Ain’t All Together
"They tell me that turning 30 will be just fine and that eventually I'll find my place in life, in this world." I had someone tell me one day while attempting to look busy to avoid conversation that I always look so put together. After I guffawed loudly I thanked her and went on to... Continue Reading →


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