This Year, I Am My Own Valentine
Each year when Valentine’s Day comes around, those of us who are un-partnered are reminded of our singleness as we…
How Well Do You Know Yourself? Would You Date You?
Step outside yourself for a moment. Imagine you are a friend who has to set someone up on a blind date with your friend…
New Year, New Me—But for Real This Time
Seventeen days into 2019, I am still reflecting on what I want for myself this year and how I am going to go about…
Mr. Big, Therapy and Creating Closure for Myself After a Toxic Relationship
You probably were not expecting another chapter in the saga of Mr. Big and, quite frankly, neither was I.
Return of the Mack: How Does Momo Get Her Groove Back?
Previously on The Root After Dark, I told you about my ill-fated dalliance with a man I dubbed “Mr. Big.” It started…
Why I Had to Stop Seeing Mr. Big After Our 5-Day Date
I wrestled with this experience for weeks.
Are You Seeking Perfection or Just a Good Fit?
In the dating world, we all start out with some idea of what we want and are looking for in a prospective partner or…
Let’s Clear Up Some Misconceptions About Nonmonogamy
As much as nonmonogamy and open relationships are moving into the mainstream, it has become painfully obvious that a…
The 1st Date Was Successful. Now What?
Dating in the age of Twitter should really come with a manual or a rulebook or at least some guidelines for what…
For Grown Women Who Don’t Wear Lingerie but Decided to Buy Some Because Their Lover Is Into It
I have a confession to make: I am a grown woman who is very much into her sexuality, her looks and her feminine…
The 48-Hour 1st Date: A Twitter Fly-Out Story That Doesn’t End in Tragedy
Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a continuing series. Get caught up by reading part 1.
Dating in the Age of Twitter, or How I Met Mr. Big
I had a 48-hour first date in Las Vegas with a man I met on Twitter.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Having Dating Preferences
I recently went on the world’s longest first date. It was in Vegas, it lasted 48 hours and it was magnificent. He…
Do You Subscribe to Traditional Gender Roles in Dating and Relationships?
Over the weekend, I got into a debate with some folks about gender roles in dating and relationships. The discussion…
He Did That
Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a multipart series. Catch up with part 1.
Cheating: Who, What, Why and How to Recover
Cheating. Infidelity. Adultery. “Playing” on your girlfriend. “Creeping” on your man. Home-wrecking.