Is This What Passes For Love These Days?
February 3, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under life
Not too sure how many readers caught the drama of more than a week ago on my Twitter feed. I was awakened at 2 am to hear the one-sided phone conversation of my neighbor’s drunk grandson. Forgetting that voices carry (or truly just not giving a damn), dude is standing outside yelling into his cell [...]
Professional Black Women: You’ll Never Find a Husband
August 18, 2009 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under black women, life, relationships
At least according to some cold hard data. You’ve probably read recent news articles this past week on the subject. I must admit I have subconsciously avoided reading them. The current flurry of articles expound on research presented at the 104th annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. Yes, it’s no longer anecdotal as social [...]
Black Women’s Burden: An Epidemic of HIV
November 29, 2008 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under health and wellness, hiv and aids, relationships
U.S. News and World Report. Janice was 27 years old and eight weeks pregnant with her son when she was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. The Queens, N.Y., resident believes that the father of her older child—a daughter, now 24—gave her the infection. She’s far from alone in acquiring the virus from a man she [...]
Why It’s a Good Idea to Have a Prenuptial Agreement
November 14, 2008 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under money, relationships
Promise your heart — but not your nest egg. The insider’s guide to protecting your hard-won assets and living together in peace (of mind). Read More.
Dating Younger Men
November 14, 2008 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under relationships
I Could Be Your Mama!: Dating Younger Men: When the man making the pass at me is 20 years younger, does he have a problem? Or do I have a dating opportunity? Read More.
Dating to Date vs. Dating to Marry
November 14, 2008 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under relationships
MORE.com’s dating expert, Sherry Amatenstein, on dating to date versus dating to marry — and why either one may be just right for you. Read More.
How to Argue with a Middle-Aged Man
November 14, 2008 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under relationships
The kids eventually go away, but the arguments don’t. How one couple learned a whole new way to argue. Read More.
The Step-Parent Two-Step
November 14, 2008 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under life, relationships
Ten questions for the new flame before you let them near your kids. Read More.

