By Ilex Bien-Aime Often times when I sit down to write, I think of my future children. I think about the things that I have gone through and how I see those situations much differently now. In life you really don’t get “do-overs” but if I could keep my children away from some of the […]
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By Ilex Bien-Aime I have a lot of female friends. When you have friends of the opposite sex , you tend to hear a lot of things. Women are truly from another planet – not trying to be disrespectful- I am just saying we see things differently. It amazes me how most men understand a […]
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By: Aaron Adams All your friends seem to be engaged. When you see each other, all you talk about are the plans for the wedding and where the honeymoon is going to be. When you look back, you can’t seem to remember how many of your friends said goodbye to being single and embraced the […]
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Team BLAM It’s always good to stay in touch with emerging thoughts as it pertains to relationship dynamics. Doing so, equips you with the necessary knowledge to remain relevant and relate to your children as they age and enter adulthood. In the below article from TheRoot we are provided an opportunity to explore the thoughts […]
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Team BLAM “Shacking up” used to be considered a social taboo, however it is quickly becoming an acceptable “norm” in today’s American society. According to U.S. Census data..there has been a 25% increase over the past 10 years of couples living together before tying the knot. Why the increase? Is it a reflection of a […]
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By Dr. Lisa Love For the past five years I’ve been single again after a rocky marriage that didn’t go as I had hoped. At first, I was filled with enthusiasm as I looked forward into the future to get a fresh start at love. But, as many of you might have discovered, starting over […]
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VIDEO: Michelle Obama recently sat down with ABC News’ David Muir during a recent trip to South Africa. She was accompanied by her daughters, cousins, and mother. She was asked “What advice will you give to your daughters when they fall in love?” Listen in to hear what she said… Source: HuffPostAOL
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RADIO INTERVIEW: Do people really know what they’re getting into when they take that life changing walk down the aisle? This is the question that Michael Baisden, George Wilborn, & Aiyana Ma’at attempt to answer in this interview where they discuss an article written by Aiyana: “Marriage Is For Grown Folks”. Sit back, listen & […]
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By H. Roberta Williams It’s been a little while since my last self-soul searching note, so here goes nothng. I’d love to read your thoughts about this particular post in the comments section when you get a chance. In the process of getting back on my feet and recovering from a particularly difficult personal ordeal, […]
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By Team BLAM VIDEO: Marriage is a beautiful thing. Marriage is a wonderful thing. In fact, we believe marriage is an essential weapon for black folks to use against the epidemics of poverty, homelessness, crime, and poor education in our community. Simply put, marriage rocks. However, we never want you to get our fundamental bottom […]
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Confessions From A Former Serial Monogamist: Too Young To Be So Serious
/in Singles & Dating/byBy Ilex Bien-Aime Often times when I sit down to write, I think of my future children. I think about the things that I have gone through and how I see those situations much differently now. In life you really don’t get “do-overs” but if I could keep my children away from some of the […]
Ladies…NO Means NO!
/in Singles & Dating/byBy Ilex Bien-Aime I have a lot of female friends. When you have friends of the opposite sex , you tend to hear a lot of things. Women are truly from another planet – not trying to be disrespectful- I am just saying we see things differently. It amazes me how most men understand a […]
Are You Dating A Commitment Phobe?
/in Singles & Dating/byBy: Aaron Adams All your friends seem to be engaged. When you see each other, all you talk about are the plans for the wedding and where the honeymoon is going to be. When you look back, you can’t seem to remember how many of your friends said goodbye to being single and embraced the […]
Don’t Need To Put A Ring On It…Being Married Does Not Define Me.
/in Singles & Dating/byTeam BLAM It’s always good to stay in touch with emerging thoughts as it pertains to relationship dynamics. Doing so, equips you with the necessary knowledge to remain relevant and relate to your children as they age and enter adulthood. In the below article from TheRoot we are provided an opportunity to explore the thoughts […]
“Shacking Up” Is No Longer Taboo
/in Becoming One, Singles & Dating/byTeam BLAM “Shacking up” used to be considered a social taboo, however it is quickly becoming an acceptable “norm” in today’s American society. According to U.S. Census data..there has been a 25% increase over the past 10 years of couples living together before tying the knot. Why the increase? Is it a reflection of a […]
Time Together: A Remedy For Healing Heartbreak.
/in Love & Marriage, Singles & Dating/byBy Dr. Lisa Love For the past five years I’ve been single again after a rocky marriage that didn’t go as I had hoped. At first, I was filled with enthusiasm as I looked forward into the future to get a fresh start at love. But, as many of you might have discovered, starting over […]
Michelle Obama Shares Dating Advice She Gives Her Daughters
/in From Across The Web, Parenting, Singles & Dating/byVIDEO: Michelle Obama recently sat down with ABC News’ David Muir during a recent trip to South Africa. She was accompanied by her daughters, cousins, and mother. She was asked “What advice will you give to your daughters when they fall in love?” Listen in to hear what she said… Source: HuffPostAOL
RADIO: BLAM’s Aiyana Ma’at, Michael Baisden, & G. Dub Rap About How Marriage Is For Grown Folks
/in Hot Topics, Love & Marriage, Singles & Dating/byRADIO INTERVIEW: Do people really know what they’re getting into when they take that life changing walk down the aisle? This is the question that Michael Baisden, George Wilborn, & Aiyana Ma’at attempt to answer in this interview where they discuss an article written by Aiyana: “Marriage Is For Grown Folks”. Sit back, listen & […]
Back To The Basics…Of Love
/in Singles & Dating/byBy H. Roberta Williams It’s been a little while since my last self-soul searching note, so here goes nothng. I’d love to read your thoughts about this particular post in the comments section when you get a chance. In the process of getting back on my feet and recovering from a particularly difficult personal ordeal, […]
VIDEO: The FAILED Proposal–When A Woman’s Self-Worth Trumps Her Desire To Be Married
/in Featured, Love & Marriage, Singles & Dating/byBy Team BLAM VIDEO: Marriage is a beautiful thing. Marriage is a wonderful thing. In fact, we believe marriage is an essential weapon for black folks to use against the epidemics of poverty, homelessness, crime, and poor education in our community. Simply put, marriage rocks. However, we never want you to get our fundamental bottom […]