Are open relationships worth it? In order to really answer that question, you have to define what worth it means to you. Ultimately, a successful open relationship results in an increase in communication between yourself and your partner. And both…
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Anger has a tendency to blind people to sensible, logical behavior. This can be especially true in a relationship, when you’ve gotten really comfortable with your partner. Relationships aren’t always perfect, of course. Into each one, an argument must fall….
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Braids for black women are a popular method of decorating hair. They can be done in a myriad of different styles, each one more flattering than the last. They can also be used for casual or formal events. And the…
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March 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
So you or your spouse have thrown the dreaded D-word-divorce-at the other person. Does this mean all is lost? Should you throw in the towel and start calling a lawyer? Not necessarily. There are a few things you can do…
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When relationships go wrong, many people insist that they have no idea what happened. But let’s be honest here—we often know what the problem is, even if we don’t want to admit it. That, of course, is always the first…
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Buying a cap weave can be an expensive, tedious task that involves hours sitting in a stylist’s chair or wandering listlessly around a wig shop. However, it can also be an entertaining and creative project that you do yourself-or with…
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March 8, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
“So are you changing your last name?” Before she even considers the dress, the location, or reception, this is one of the most difficult questions a future bride must ponder. Tradition dictates that she do so, but many women nowadays—as…
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January 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
So you’ve walked down the aisle, done the honeymoon, opened the presents-and the two of you are finally alone. What happens now? Now is when the real work begins. Here are a few tips to make the transition to married…
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