As an African American Christian woman, societal dating norms promote that women should wait to be foun’t – that proverbial Boaz & Ruth situation (read the story of Ruth & Boaz in the book of Ruth in the bible). But what happens when you’ve waited…and waited…and waited…and ain’t been foun’t yet? Is it ok to tilt the odds in your favor…like Naomi told Ruth to do to get Boaz’s attention?
Do traditional dating values align with new Millennial values?
See how Chiereme [chair-reh-me], 26 is breaking away from her long-held traditional views on being foun’t and taking control of her dating-destiny while still maintaining her African American Christian values. Hear her story…in this pilot episode of the Millennial Dating Chronicles.
Trial & Errors: The Abstinence Approach to Dating & Marriage
As Christians, we are taught that sex is reserved for marriage. But for real tho, how many people do you know who actually follow that rule? From my personal experience, and 19 years spent working with 100's of couples and singles, many people don't. But there's of a...
Millennial Dating Chronicles – EP. 10: Reclaiming My Time & My Black Identity
How do you find your identity in this world? Some people inherit it from their family or identify with it through their culture. But what if your family situation was a little-bit tricky? And what if your culture forced you to turn your back on it? How do you grow up...
How to Date You: The Millennial Guide to Going On A Date With You
In my 19-year experience as a Relationship Consultant, I've seen people pursued dating and relationships every kinda way. The friends-first approach. The Co-worker approach. The group outing/game night meetup approach. And the riskiest, the walk up to a stranger and...
“How’d You Meet?” | 2019 Valentine’s Day Special
Online dating apps. Slids in the DM. Kick-backs and Meetups. High School and college sweetheart. Office-bae. With so many ways for people to connect, we at the Millennial Dating Chronicles, for Valentine's Day 2019, want to celebrate couples and the different ways...
Sex & Dating: When to Do It
One of the questions I explored in our conversation with Millennials was the intersection between sex and dating. When is it ok to start having sex? While you're dating? After you're in a relationship? After marriage...or on the first night? As you can imagine, the...
Don’t Be So Anxious – Trust the Process
Every date you go on or relationship you enter is different. He's different. She's different. Your stage of life is different. And it's this unpredictable dating variety that causes so much anxiety over what to expect in your future dating/relationship experiences. So...
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