Code Red Flag
Self-worth
All of us are taught, well, some of us are educated to know our self-worth. Some of us never learn what our true value is, and spend a life time lost and confused. While those that are fortunate enough to have this ‘hidden knowledge’ are considered to have a one up over everyone else. But I question and challenge that. Is that really true? Is it true that those who know and are in tune with knowing their own self-worth, really lead a better life than other who are cluelessRead More
Baggage Check
One discussion I would like to have is about baggage. Personally, I feel people use that word to easily and also not look at the bigger picture. Some may agree or disagree but that’s the reason for discussion. I am a 38 year old woman and since I was in my teens I have heard people speak on “baggage.” Baggage can range from someone having children from a previous relationship, who the person previously dated, to mistakes that could have been made in the past, etc. Things I want toRead More
Dear CRF: What’s Race Got To Do With It?
Dear CRF: “Recently I decided to give interracial dating a chance. In the past, I have only dated black men, but I believe that good men can be found in all races. So far I’ve been on 4 dates with a white man and things seem to be progressing well. He’s funny, intelligent and a gentleman. We haven’t really spoken about race, but it’s on the back of my mind. I wonder and worry, because I need to be with a man that has some level of consciousness about myRead More
Intentional Love
Many of us are intentional about various areas in our lives. We have a goal, and we strive for it by any means necessary. For example, we will invest thousands of dollars, sacrifice sleep and go without certain luxuries to earn that degree or attain our career goals. We chart our paths and stick to it, knowing that success takes tenacity and strength of character. Thus knowingly or unknowingly, we become intentional about our goals. We are intentional by our actions. So I wonder, should we be just as intentionalRead More
Dear CRF: I Haven’t Caught Him Red Handed
Dear CRF: “Ok so i wasn’t going to do it but i think its time… i am currently dating this guy for almost 2 yrs now it seems as if he has no motivation and or drive, he’s not working but he has a side job of moving and hauling which he barely make any money. He recently had to move in with his parents do to financial problems i live alone with my two kids and we have plans to move together really soon because he promised that heRead More
