I think it's safe to say that Kris and I both are pretty driven people.  That applies to our careers, our relationship as well as our hobbies. The funny part about that is, I believe life knows that we are motivated to constantly grow and succeed.  It's like no matter how far we come and how much we achieve the road…

It is said that communication is the key to success in relationships.  However, without patience, communication can…

Oftentimes a lot of us get complacent in our relationships, no longer indulging in the spark of courtship or love that makes our heart go pitter patter. It's easy to get so used to your partner that the idea of romance with them is more of a memory more so than a current agenda. To make your relationship more…

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and it's time to start planning! Forget a dinner and a movie this year, and have some fun doing something fun and unique that you'll remember forever.

Whether you are single or in a couple, you can celebrate the day of love in your own unique way. If you're…

Let's just be honest about the world we live in. We live in a digital age where people are increasingly meeting each other through the internet. And if you're marriage-minded, you may really want to think about dating online. According to a new survey commissioned by Match.com, more than twice as many couples who married last year met through online…

If you've ever been through a breakup (or currently going through one), you can relate to this article. There are three types of people that you should hands-down avoid for a while after you break up with a long-term partner. Do I mean avoid them forever? Nope. But you should seriously consider keeping some distance…

Every woman knows what it is like to wonder if a guy is into her. The question plays around in the mind like an annoyance that simply won't go away until it is answered. "Does he like me? Does he not like me? Did he give me any signals to indicate that he wants to be with me?" It's not like we…

Why do men cheat in relationships? How powerful is the allure of another woman that would incline a man in a relationship to want to pursue her? Should you blame the other woman, or should you blame your man for cheating on you with her (or both)? Are men naturally inclined to cheat? Or are men pressured by…

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At a time when interracial relationships are increasingly accepted and on the rise across the United States, more non-black men are expressing interest in dating black women but are curious re: how to court and date black women. (If you don't believe it, check out online forums and Q&A websites…

Even though we live in the year 2012, many people still struggle with the idea of interracial dating. It is a term loaded with assumptions, beliefs, history, law, statistics, and strong opinion. For example, I had a discussion with a white man in his 20s who told me that he was dating a woman who…

Dear Cafe Belle: I have a great relationship with my boyfriend, but he is starting to irk me when it comes to my hair. I told him that I would like to consider going natural, but he told me that he prefers my hair with a perm and as long as possible. I have brought up the topic every now and then, and he just makes a face aIthough haven't done the big chop yet, and I haven't started transitioning to natural hair, but I would like to (despite what he thinks). What do you…

Are you already brainstorming for a great Valentine's Day gift for your beau, but you don't know what to get him? Don't despair! You can get your guy a Valentine's Day gift that is not only "male-appropriate", but also something that he will enjoy!

First, let's start off with some tips on shopping for…

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One of the biggest complaints among black women today is that great men are hard to find, especially great black men. In my opinion, there are two specific ways to tackle this…

Q.  For the past year, my fiancé has been unemployed.  I try to encourage him and give him leads on jobs, but nothing really of substance has come through yet.  Financially, our plans to marry in a year are destroyed, and I think he believes I’m losing respect for him.  What…

On August 6, 2011, Professor Ralph Richard Banks wrote an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled,“An Interracial Fix for Black Marriage", promoting his new book Is Marriage for White People?: How the…

I Am Black, Fabulous and Single – But There Are No Available (And Quality) Black Men!

“Right…” is my response to any woman who makes this kind of statement. Why? Because there are quality black men out there. But you 1) may not have the right attitude to attract them, or 2) you are not in the places where quality black men hang out. You may be thinking, “That’s not true.” Here are some reasons why you may think these points are not true, followed by my…

I can honestly say that it is not always easy figuring out whether a guy is a perfect fit for you. Many people present their best representations of self to the table upfront, and show their true selves later down the road. That said, Kwan (my partner) and I felt strongly about each other at the beginning of our…