I’m just gonna be random with you for a second. I can’t remember a time when I was so in love with a man’s voice. The intonations, the pauses, the dips, the raspiness (a word?), the clarity, the accent… How… Read More ›
Relationships
2AM Wedding Guests – Who’s Invited?
It’s your dream wedding day. Assuming you aren’t already married. Or even if you are, you can re-imagine it. What’s your theme? How is the decor looking? The setting? (Garden? Beach? Chapel?) Who are the guests at the… Read More ›
When You Show Up to a New Relationship with Old Shit
Several of my women friends have gone on dating hiatuses at some point or another. I can’t tell you their reasons because I don’t know. But anytime I’ve taken a break – well first off, I’ve been in long term… Read More ›
Can You Pay My BILLS? No? Well You Are Not a Real Man.
Is it true that a man is only a real man if he can take care of his woman financially and provide for all her needs (I.e. bills, clothes, food, shelter, incidentals, etc.)? Never mind if he’s abusive. Can he… Read More ›
If the Fuck Don’t Feel Right
I just read this article on Grace Jones where she rails against certain forces that make women seem ill equipped or crazy for taking on positions of power that are generally held by men – and more specifically misogyny in… Read More ›
The Men I’ve Loved | Did I Chose? Or Was it Fate?
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Que Sera Sera.” As a teen, I longed for someone to love me. To care about me. I had a son – at 16. In my 20’s, I wanted a supportive partner… Read More ›
The One Who Got Away
At least three men from my past consider me the one who got away. Among them are my first boyfriend who went to prison when I was 18. Altogether, he served 12 years (I was devastated for at least two)…. Read More ›
What Are You Looking For? —A Lovesong
Originally posted on My Female Persuasion:
I like a man who can take charge and be honest with me about what he’s looking for – in a woman, in a potential relationship, etc. I like to know his intentions. Just…
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