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I'm a writer daylighting as a banker! I started this blog as a single woman in my 30s, and while it has blossomed to include conversations on spirituality and travel, the basic premise is still relationships. I like exploring love relationships (they're fascinating) and the idea that we take ourselves wherever we go (from relationship to relationship, city to city, country to country, etc.) So self assessment is always necessary for growth. And you know if I'm writing about relationships (romantic and otherwise), topics also include dating, lust, the single life, getting ready to be ready (for whatever kind of relationship you envision), etc.

Thanks for joining me on this journey. If we're doing it right, expansion is ongoing. We never stop. This blog evolves, as I do. But -- I can only write from a woman's perspective, for us, and for those who love us.

• It’s Funny How – Emotional Roller Coasters

  By myfemalepersuasion on October 27, 2013 • ( 2 )

  Originally posted on My Female Persuasion:
    It’s funny how – when you’re on an emotional roller coaster, you know you can choose to step off at any time – and friends will prod you to – but no matter…

• Should We Entertain Our Exes? (Lunch with M&M)

  By myfemalepersuasion on October 25, 2013 • ( 26 )

  The funny thing is I don’t remember him being so short. It didn’t matter though because I absolutely adored him. He played soccer, so his thighs were always poppin – just thick, and muscular, and well-formed despite his small frame…. Read More ›

• Is 40 the new 25? (On Women Having Babies)

  By myfemalepersuasion on October 22, 2013 • ( 46 )

  

  The body is ready to have babies. Nature wants it done then, when the body can handle it, not after 40, when the income can handle it. -Toni Morrison This quote resonates with me for two reasons. One – I’m… Read More ›

• The Freedom to BE

  By myfemalepersuasion on October 21, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Freeing yourself was one thing; claiming ownership of that freed self was another. — from Toni Morrison’s BELOVED

• Green Card Lover

  By myfemalepersuasion on October 19, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

  She married him for a green card. At 19 years old, “EB” was 15 years her junior, 6’5 and handsome, with pockets full of money. She – well, according to the sneaker box of pictures and letters he sent me… Read More ›

• Hell No I’m Not Sending You No Damn Pic

  By myfemalepersuasion on October 14, 2013 • ( 23 )

  

  “Can you send me a pic?” HELL NO! I’m really aggravated by this stupid request I get from guys. All the time. Via text message. I’m almost out of ways to respond nicely. But what I’m REALLY tempted to ask… Read More ›

• Quality Versus Quantity – A Sex Debate Among Women

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 26, 2013 • ( 7 )

  Here’s the text that came through my phone at about 12pm yesterday— (Let’s call the sender ‘Lorelle.’): “What is more important? Quantity or quality sex? Your thoughts?” I started thinking… I answered, “Quality!” Lorelle demanded, “Explain!” Hmm. “I see quality… Read More ›

• The Happily Married – Do They Really Exist?

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 10, 2013 • ( 16 )

  

  While marriage is always a hot topic, it’s just not one that weighs heavily on my mind. I’m currently single! (Woop woop!) Did anyone see Oprah Winfrey’s interview of  Jamie Foxx for her “Oprah’s Next Chapter” series on OWN a while back?… Read More ›