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4 Reasons Why We're Marrying Less Than our Grandparents
According to a study by the Pew Research Center (PRC), only 50% of American adults are married. This is a decline from the 72% rate that...
Esse D
Oct 7, 20173 min read


7 Reasons Why Cookie Should Get Over Luscious
Empire's back for its fourth season and everyone is excited (I mean everyone). You probably can literally walk in ANY business office in...
Esse D
Oct 3, 20174 min read


5 Things Season Two of HBO's Insecure Taught Us About Relationships
Although I'm an avid watcher of Insecure (HBO), I didn't cover ONE episode of the second season. Why? I had to digest it fully. Actually,...
Esse D
Sep 24, 20174 min read


Down with the Single Shaming!
You know that aunt or the one lady from your church that keeps pointing out how barren your left ring finger is? Or the circle of your...
Esse D
Sep 12, 20173 min read


10 Signs You're Not Ready to be in a Relationship
It's oftentimes glaringly obvious when you're not ready to be in a relationship, but other times it can be rather tricky to tell if you...
Esse D
Sep 9, 20175 min read


7 Football Terms Every Woman Should Know For a Game Day Date
We've all pretended to know more about something to impress a date, but when pretending goes wrong it can be less than impressive to your...
Esse D
Aug 30, 20173 min read


Your Credit Has a lot to do With Him Not Proposing
Like so many others, you've meticulously checked off all your boxes as you progressed in life. You got your degree(s), landed that...
Esse D
Aug 13, 20173 min read


Have Dating Apps Gone too Far?
On this new dating scene, more and more people are turning to apps and websites for unconventional ways of meeting people. Because of...
Esse D
Aug 8, 20172 min read


5 Misconceptions Love Songs Create
I'll openly admit that music has been and always will be my anti-drug. (Remember those anti-drug campaigns from years ago?) When I need...
Esse D
Jul 31, 20174 min read


5 Things That Delay Dating After Being Cheated On
Let's face it... cheaters suck. They're selfish and sometimes sociopaths, but this post isn't about them. It's about their victims. It's...
Esse D
Jul 18, 20173 min read


6 Ways to Build Self-Confidence after a Break-up
I keep preaching about self-love and "being a better you" in my posts, but I haven't really said anything about how to do this. Sometimes...
Esse D
Jun 29, 20173 min read


8 Things Mothers Should Have Taught Their Sons About Dating
As the mother of a little boy, I started thinking of all the ways I could add value to his life and what I would need to teach him while...
Esse D
Jun 19, 20173 min read


When You Can't Resist The Urge to be Irrational With Him
*The following story may be based on actual events... BUT... I will neither confirm or deny.* I lay in his lap watching Game of Thrones...
Esse D
Jun 9, 20172 min read


5 Modest Ways to let Him Know You're Interested
Some women are naturally aggressive, but that's not always seen in the best light. Others are pretty passive and introverted, which may...
Esse D
Jun 4, 20172 min read


Are You Punishing Your Partner For Your Ex's Shortcomings?
One thing I can say that hasn't been an issue for me, is giving every man a fair chance to build or break my trust. While not always...
Esse D
Jun 1, 20172 min read


8 Reasons You Should Take Him out of the Friendzone
Face it... The likelihood that you've probably curved your future husband is at least at 50%. This also means the odds of you getting...
Esse D
May 24, 20173 min read


Are you dating a version of one of your parents?
They say you always end up dating a version of your mom or dad and it has a lot to do with the Oedipus complex (we're sexually attracted...
Esse D
May 16, 20172 min read


Should Women Do More Pursuing?
Just typing the title of this post alone has me flinching as if one of my aunts is behind me about to slap the back of my head. I grew up...
Esse D
May 9, 20173 min read


Commitaphobe Culture
As time passes, the dating scene adapts to trends and new capabilities. Everything is right at your fingertips, but so out of touch....
Esse D
May 1, 20172 min read


Why recharging can make you a better partner...
It's the last night of my self-proclaimed Recharge Retreat and I'm a little bummed that I have to return to my stress zone, but I'm glad...
Esse D
Apr 23, 20172 min read
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