If you’re single and sick of the bar scene, can’t take another fix-up, or just haven’t met anyone interesting, maybe it’s time to give black dating & singles at Afroromance.com a shot. Many North Shore singles swear it’s the fast track to romance. “It’s the best way to meet people,” says 44-year-old Frannie, a divorced […]
Usually, I encourage women to express their sensuality and explore their desires, but at work, these behaviors can get you in trouble. A woman who exudes sex appeal on the job can undermine her professionalism and limit her chances for advancement. But that doesn’t mean she should look or behave like a man. Sex aside, it’s time to woman up […]
This month, the relationship advice experts are our readers—real people in real relationships who have learned from experience what counts in love. Marge and Neil, Evanston, Married 47 years Marge and Neil are a delightfully warm and engaged couple. Over their 47 years of marriage, the couple has formed a close and resilient bond, in […]
Let’s discuss Gwyneth Paltrow and her “conscious uncoupling” from husband Chris Martin. She has been given a lot of grief for sharing this new-agey term for her break up, but I say there’s value in her perspective. Recently, the actress announced on her “goop” lifestyle website that she and her rock-star husband of 10 years were separating. The post was promoted to “goop” subscribers via an […]
The divorce is finally over. You’ve made peace with the past, taken the time to heal and are getting adjusted to your new lifestyle. Even though you’re ready to move on, get out there and start to mingle again, oftentimes this is much easier said than done. If you are wondering which are the most […]
Talking about how to care for your female parts is a sensitive subject, and it’s difficult to figure out what language to use. Women have a complicated, multi-functional sexual anatomy that isn’t easily summed up by a single phrase. Even the term “vagina” doesn’t cut it, because technically, the vagina only describes the internal channel leading to the uterus. Everything on the […]
Forget the house; this spring, clean up your relationship. Start by taking a fresh look at your everyday routines as a couple. Simple things like mealtime, helping kids with homework, and even where you sit on the couch when you watch TV, all affect the way you feel about life and each other. Some routines are a source of joy and comfort, but […]
Mid-life is an exciting time filled with new beginnings and wonderful opportunities. As the kids grow up and move out of the house, priorities shift. During this phase, couples often have more freedom to travel, enjoy leisure-time activities and focus on each other. However, for many people who were looking forward to, envisioning and anticipating […]
It’s important to make romance a priority, but that doesn’t mean date night has to be a full-blown production every time. In fact, switching things up with a few shortcuts can actually make your love life feel fresher and more exciting. Here are a few traditional elements of seduction that aren’t always required. Wining and […]
Just when you think winter may never end, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Suddenly there’s that love-in-the-air kind of feeling. For all you lovers out there, it’s easy to share that feeling through food—particularly when the food serves as an aphrodisiac! Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, these turn-on foods certainly set the […]
