Monthly Archives: July 2011

“DICKmatization” Is a Waste of Time

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

In a recent interview with Sister 2 Sister magazine Jill Scott coined the term “dickmatized.” She described it as being “…caught up in the whole sexuality of your relationship but it’s not going anywhere… Just somebody giving you the goods … Continue reading →

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I Say “God Bless” and He Says “No Thanks”: The Role Religion Plays in Relationships

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Recently I connected with an associate of mine who, for some odd reason, felt comfortable with sharing that she thought her husband was foolish. Why? Because as a woman raised in a Jewish household, she couldn’t understand how a person … Continue reading →

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Marriage Is More Than a Piece of Paper

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen what looks like an ideal couple who have been together for several years (if not a decade) and decide to jump the broom just to realize they can’t stay married past … Continue reading →

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And Let the Church Say…

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Yesterday I went to a bridal shower for one of my girlfriends from high school. It was an intimate family affair where people gathered to share memories and well wishes before the bride jets off to marry her beau in a … Continue reading →

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