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How to Spot a Bare Minimum Man (Before You Get Attached)

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Last year, I ended a relationship after realizing he was giving bare minimum. I was honestly shocked because we started as friends, and he took me on some amazing dates. But once I actually got into the relationship, I realized I had been duped. He was bare minimum the entire time…I just didn’t find out ...

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How To Get Back In The Dating Game

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Are you ready to go back into the dating game? This can be challenging, particularly if you have been out of the game for quite some time. The good news is that there are a few different steps that you can take to make things easier. Here are some of the best possibilities.  Decide How You’re ...

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Negging in Dating: 5 Red Flags That Reveal Toxic Manipulation

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Have you ever been getting to know someone, the chemistry feels promising, and then he hits you with a “compliment” that leaves you confused, low-key offended, and questioning if you're being too sensitive? That, my friend, might be negging. And no, it’s not cute. It’s calculated. Let’s break down what negging is, how to spot it, and ...

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equally yoked

I Like Him But We’re Not Equally Yoked…Now What?

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I wasn't raised in the church. I began attending church regularly around age 22 and was baptized at 24. When I began hearing the phrase "equally yoked", I wasn't sure what it meant. It wasn't until I attended a single's conference that I fully grasped the concept. Bishop Craig L Oliver of Elizabeth Baptist Church ...

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First Date Outfits Guys Love for Thick Black Women

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I've been thick my entire life. Before it became I trend, I was the high schooler with hips and a butt dancing to Fatty Girl. It was hard to navigate because clothes were hard to find with a waist way smaller than your hips and butt. Even when you got your size, it would still ...

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He’s Being Distant…Should I Text Him?

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There’s this phenomenon where a guy meets you, gives you all his attention for the first few weeks, and then suddenly starts to distance himself for no clear reason. You’ve done nothing to deserve it, but now you’re panicking, thinking you need to fix it. So you’re asking yourself, “Should I text him or wait for ...

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