Did you ever wonder why in 3rd grade while you were writing love sonnets about how incredible your crush was, the boy whose name you were drawing in hearts was pulling on your ponytail , teasing and tagging you (the old-fashioned way, not the Facebook way). It’s no secret that males and females express their emotions in different ways, no matter their age, but there are times when age plays a significant factor in how you and your partner relate to one another. More important than age, however, is maturity level. For example, a 20 year-old whose primary concern is working hard and partying harder will not have much in common with a thirty-something who is counting down the days when they can settle down and start a family. It all comes down to priorities and in serious relationships if you can’t picture a future of common goals and expectations, then you’ll definitely have a hard time building anything in the present together. You may have heard that females mature faster than males, and I happen to believe that that’s true. I’ve always had a rule that I don’t date anyone younger than my age. Since I was a teenager I’ve always dated guys who were 1-3 years older than me because I’ve always felt that older guys were usually on the same maturity level. In my experiences, I have found that my least successful relationships have been with men who were the same age as me. Maybe the age was circumstantial, but it also may have had to do with the fact that although we were born in the same year, the things that were important to them no longer interested or concerned me. ( Continue reading… )
Hindsight is 20/20. Very few people enter into a relationship with the idea that it will end someday, thus making it harder to prepare for the day it does. But it may be smart to at least entertain the possibility that the person who gives you butterflies now, might have your blood boiling later, and take some pointers from the following list so that the process will be less painful for the both of you. Continue reading at MadameNoire.com
Hey Bossip, I have a situation. I feel like’s I’m too grown and sexy to be dealing with some of this stuff I got going on. To keep it brief I’ve been divorce for four years and met a man that I’m digging 5 months ago. I just made 33 in March and he’s a little younger than me but he’s a very smart, driven man. I was immediately drawn to his smile…..his dimples…..and his body. He works for UPS and has for quite some time and he’s been able to buy a house and maintain his job even in these hard times. We hit it off immediately and aside from him being attractive he’s funny, makes me laugh and treats me better than any other man I’ve dated. I had a job in North Carolina that transferred me to Miami and I’ve been living here for about 2 years and the men here are very pretty and hollywood so dating here has been a wash. The guy I’m seeing is from here and hasn’t been any further North than Atlanta and hasn’t really been outside of his comfort zone. I started taking him to parties and suggesting different restaurant on different sides of town and he is embarrassing. He always has this look on his face like he doesn’t belong in the establishment and doesn’t make eye contact with the staffers and what not. It’s really obvious he’s uncomfortable in environments that he feels are “bourgeois” but I go to “the hood” with him all the time and don’t even blink about it. I’m starting to think that our differences are too great and I’m not sure I can get past his behavior in public with him not stuffing his mouth and stabbing the plate like the food is running away….the restaurant etiquette is a major problem. I just want to know if I should work with him or move on?
Unlike a lot of these artists out here, Raheem DeVaughn knows that music money can be fickle. So fresh off a new project and a couple of Grammy nominations, Raheem is adding “radio personality” to his resume. BLIS FM (Better Listening In Sound) is proud to announce the debut of The Raheem DeVaughn Internet Radio Show on June 19, 2011 airing weekly on Sunday nights from 7-9 pm on www.blis.fm/raheem. The three-time Grammy Award Nominated Recording Artist alongside fellow radio personality, Deja, and veteran comedian, Skiba, will provide a unique experience for listeners. The Raheem DeVaughn Show will fuse together music with celebrity guest features that will provide commentary on everyday issues from politics, technology, fashion, and all things lifestyle. The Raheem DeVaughn Show will feature a health segment from the DCCC (District of Columbia Cancer Consortium) to encourage listeners to be health conscious and encourage wellness. As DeVaughn is an ambassador for the CDC HIV/AIDS prevention programs, he will also be providing facts and resources to educate listeners to encourage safe sex. When asked about his outlook on the show, DeVaughn remarked, “I am so excited about this internet radio show opportunity. I have always enjoyed performing and hosting events,but I also have always had a secret passion for radio. This will allow my fans to have a personal interaction with me, and see me in a different light. They will see my sense of humor and get a glimpse into some of my favorite things. So tune in and enjoy” Gotta love seeing a brother make sure those checks don’t stop coming in. Check out the promo for The Raheem DeVaughn Show below.
All good things must come to an end if a relationship is no longer salvageable between a man and woman. But what if one was responsible for its demise? After your ex dumps you for another woman (or man), you’re literally on the cusp of doing things you never thought you would do. Protecting your own sanity is a better judgment call than dreading over a relationship that was never meant to be in the first place. If they’re at fault for what occurred, here’s how to seek revenge on your ex-significant other …
We believe in equal opportunity so while had a few pieces of advice for the women who’ve found dating to be a bit of challenge, we also want to provide that same type of help to our brothers (Notice the “er”. It signifies all races.) in the single struggle. If you’re cuddling a little too close to your pillow at night, pretending it has breasts here a few potential problems you might need to fix. Continued at MadameNoire.com
Hello Bossip I would love a third party opinion on this. I am a 33year old southern boy and I spent most of my time in the church and playing sports growing up. This was my mom and dad’s way of keeping me and my brothers out of the streets. I lived a very sheltered life and didn’t really know how much my parents sacrificed until I came of age myself. I am the middle child and I was always a little different from my brothers. Out of the three of us, I was the only one to get a full academic scholarship to a university out of state and my brothers got partial athletics. I have an appreciation for the arts and people who make a way for themselves using their own creative thoughts. I like to think I’m a little more well rounded as in, not as macho. I moved to New York City (Harlem) about two years ago and I met this beautiful brown skinned woman who grew up outside the city. She’s very poised, exposed and worldly. She plays the violin and piano, speaks a second language (french) and took off to the French countryside after she dropped out of college and stayed for three years. She’s definitely a free spirit and I admire so many things about her. I believe that she’s mostly attracted to my stability and need for structure. The difference in dynamics work until we get to the sexual realm of our relationship. I feel that certain things are unsavory and unnecessary. When we are intimate she says filthy things that don’t turn me on at all. She wants me to choke her and slap her across her face and she’s very into public indecency. For example we were driving to New Jersey to see some of my old friends and she forcibly hooked me up while I was driving. I can admit that I was intrigued by this at first, but it’s a little too much for my taste. I know that her time in France probably has a lot to do with the sense of sexual liberation but there’s a time and place for everything….I feel. Before you hand me my face from the floor I must say that I’m not a prude or scared of an aggressive woman. I’m just a guy who loves intimacy and feeling a deep closeness with my woman without the extra stuff. I think it’s takes something meaningful away from the connection. Is this going to be a problem in the future or is this something that can be worked on?
I was just reading the article about the woman who was bipolar and I kind of have the same issue but she’s not really bipolar just moody as hell. I’m 27 years old and the woman I’ve been seeing for about 6 months is 33. I’ve always loved older woman because they’re more willing to commit than the women my age. They kind look for more than a big house and car and poppin bottle at a hot sweaty club in the vip section. The woman I’ve been dating is hard to read because it’s like one day she wants me and the next day she doesn’t. Or sometimes, I call her up and she’s upbeat and later that day she’s short and dismissive. She’s very moody but when I have days when I don’t want to deal with her sh*t and I want to stay at my crib and watch sports she takes it personal. I’m a cool guy through and through until you mess with me and when I’m angry or if I get hot headed then you know something is wrong and she’s slowly taking me to that point. I dig this woman and I think she’s a good person but her moods are too much to handle some days. She would be perfect if she weren’t so damn moody. My thing is how do I deal with her when she’s being ugly?
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