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Archive | October, 2009

ADVICE: Tall, Handsome, Successful Black Men…

Dear Alphanista, I date men from different backgrounds. I was recently dating this tall handsome, successful black guy. He is Trinidadian like me. Anyway I was just wondering [since I am no longer dating him]… Who is the girl that finds and keeps this type of man? A man that has everything that a woman [...]

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When You’re A Bad Girl…

by admin in Archives, Lifestyle

By Guest Blogger Te-Erika Patterson Mind your manners…Cross your legs…Speak softly…Let him lead…Wear skirts with heels…Become an excellent cook…Find joy in cleaning…Become a nurse…Or a teacher…Nurse your babies…Look the other way when he strays…And you’ll master…Being…a lady But…when you’re a bad girl…these rules don’t make any sense. In fact, those who follow these rules seem [...]

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Get Your Hustle On: VII

by Maryann in Hustle

How to Make Money In A “Minute” Learning how to make fast money is the test of a true hustler. With the impending holiday season upon us, the pressure is around the corner. It’s not uncommon to find yourself in a situation where you need a boost in income. This might be also because you [...]

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POLL: When Was The Last Time You Had Some…?

by Maryann in Lifestyle, Relationships

Lately, it seems like the word “celibacy” has gained some new light. It’s become cute to use it at one’s convenience or as a cover up to avoid intimate relationships. Trust me, I do respect those who choose based on value, not those who choose based on fear. For those who choose it based on [...]

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The $earch For the Perfect SugarDaddy…Ahem, Man…

by Maryann in Relationships

How far will a woman go to meet a benefactor? Is it all what it’s cracked up to be–marrying a man who will take care of you? I contributed a blog about this on Baller Alert about a friend’s recent move to Dubai. Check out some of the responses of what some women will do [...]

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Weekend Rewind: ADVICE: Keep Your “Number” To Yourself

by Maryann in Advice

What a tangled web we weave! Some things are better left unsaid. Enjoy this classic! _________________________________________________ My wedding is three months away. My fiance and I had a fight about how many men I’ve slept with. We were having fun at first, then he asked me. He asked me when we dated, too. I told [...]

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5 Reasons To Stay Home This Weekend

by Maryann in Uncategorized

Last Friday night on Twitter, I told folks to “stop wishing they were somewhere else”. Stop forcing yourself to go out and be “a part of…” Especially, women. There’s always that feeling that “tonight” could be the big night you meet “him” or you feel you are missing out on a major event not to [...]

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Get Your Hustle On: VI

by Maryann in Hustle

Who doesn’t need a massage these days with all the stress in the world? This is a job you can do on weekends, afterwork, or seasonal. You can earn anywhere from $45/hr to $200/hr for providing a good massage. This is a business that can be therapeutic for those with ailments or pleasure for those [...]

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POLL: Is It Okay To Stay Friends With the Ex?

by Maryann in Uncategorized

I used to think so. Especially, in highschool when it’s likely you share the same social circles. But as an adult woman, particularly alpha, with a world of options, I say probably not. If you are married, then definitely no. However, some men just can’t let alphas go! There are only a few situations where [...]

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Weekend Rewind: Ladies, Do You Need A Svengali?

by Maryann in Career

Hey all, I want to leave you with this today! I read it today again and I got goosebumps. Enjoy this classic. ___________________________________________________ Behind Every Great Man, There is A Woman. Behind Every Great Woman, There Is A Man. I realized that some of the best blogs (and they will go nameless) on the web [...]