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.
Thank You For Your Support & One Month Celebration Report
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Miserably Married For the Last 9 out of 12 Years Pt. 3
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Last Saturday, the Mrs. and I saw Lee Daniels' – The Butler. Hands down…best movie of the year! I got it winning Best Male Actor, Best Female Actress, Best Director, and Best Movie. I saw it on the weekend of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. So it had...
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Before we can improve upon our leadership in our relationships, we must better understand what leadership is and what it is not! Otherwise, we might start doing stupid-stuff, crazy-stuff, rude-stuff…and pass it off as leadership. Sometimes, when trying to lead, we men...
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