It is important to recognize when someone is making excuses for not prioritizing you and to call them out, set boundaries, and prioritize yourself by focusing on self-love and communicating your needs.
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Single in the City: A guide to your best Valentine’s Day
Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO Hey sis, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re a single Black woman like me, you might be feeling some type of way about it. Maybe you just went through a breakup, or perhaps you’ve been out of the dating game for a minute. Either way, […]
Tips for love and finance in 2024
By Teri Williams The new year brings new beginnings, which is a great time to focus on love and finances. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love or the love of our children, love has an impact on our money. Better to be intentional about the mixture of the two, rather than put our head in the […]
Holiday Hype – Refusing to Settle in Relationships
By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO The upcoming holiday season can amplify the pressure to be in a relationship. Some people might choose to stay in toxic relationships, merely for the sake of not being alone during festivities. The societal expectation to have a plus one for family gatherings and holiday parties can […]

