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7 Arguments I Wish People Would Stop Using to Defend Their Favorite Celebrities
I spend a great deal of my day trying to figure out what to write about for my next story. Luckily for me, there’s rarely a day that passes without a hot-button issue being debated on one of my many social media timelines. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve spent a great deal of…
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Don’t Be So Quick to Blame Tamar Braxton for the ‘Domestic Dispute’ With Her Husband
Earlier this week, Atlanta police received a call about a “domestic dispute” between singer and reality-TV star Tamar Braxton and her husband, Vincent Herbert. Few details are confirmed, but according to the audio of a 911 call that was made publicly available thanks to TMZ, the pair were at the Ritz-Carlton when an argument escalated…
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While We Were on a Break, He Got His Ex Pregnant. Now I’m Torn About What to Do
I’ve been dating this guy for a little over two years. During the time we both were studying for the bar, we were on a break. He slept with his ex-fiancee once, and now she’s pregnant. I’m devastated and broken. I feel like a part of me has died. He’s the only guy I’ve ever…
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To Those Who Think Women Who Enjoy the Club Aren’t Marriage Material: Stop Judging
How does a mid- to late-30s lady who goes out a lot, enjoys life with no kids but wants to be married with kids very soon deal with the judgments that no man will marry her if she’s like this? —Anonymous Ugh. I hate the messages our culture sends to single women about what will…
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Gabby Douglas Only Has 1 Job—and It Isn’t to Fix Her Hair to Please You
Let’s begin with what really matters: Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, the first African American to win the individual all-around event at the Olympics in 2012, earned yet another gold medal last night as part of “the Final Five,” Team USA’s contingent of fierce, female gymnasts. This is Douglas’ third gold medal and her second…
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I Want to Travel Solo for My Birthday, but My Boyfriend Wants to Tag Along
I’m turning 30 this year and wanted to go away by myself. I told my boyfriend about it. He said, “OK,” then asked, “Where are we going?” Should I take it to mean he doesn’t want me to go solo? I made it pretty clear that I wanted to go by myself. I don’t want…
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All of a Sudden My Boyfriend Doesn’t Believe in Marriage
I’ve been with my boyfriend for two-and-a-half years. We’ve discussed marriage and looked at rings, at his request. Recently he’s been conflicted about whether marriage (as an institution) is for him. He says he loves me and doesn’t want to break up. I don’t know if this is a normal fear and I should give…
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To Conservatives Outraged Over Nude Photos of Melania Trump: Where Were You When Michelle Obama Faced Racist Attacks?
Some say the New York Post went too far. The Sunday cover of the newspaper, which had endorsed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in the New York primary, featured a controversial image of his wife. Under the headline “Melania Trump Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before” (NSFW), she was shown completely nude, save for a…
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My Boyfriend Refused to Wish Me a Happy Birthday
I’ve been dating a guy since January. He doesn’t celebrate birthdays or holidays. Fine. Today is my birthday and 5 p.m. came, and this man still hasn’t wished me a happy birthday. I texted him and we got into an argument. I wasn’t expecting him to roll out the red carpet, but is a text…
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Keshia Knight Pulliam Doesn’t Need Your Judgments About Her Failed Marriage
Late last year, actress Keshia Knight Pulliam announced that she was engaged to former NFL player and reality star Ed Hartwell. Many found it to be a surprising turn of events. Pulliam had been in a very public and lengthy relationship with celebrity radio host Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, and many didn’t even know the…
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