Three Reasons To See "Think Like a Man," Plus Michael Ealy's Foinness

 

I’ve never been interested in reading Steve Harvey’s immensely popular book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man and I swiftly wrote off the idea of the movie as a Tyler Perry knock off (Note: I’m not a Perry fan). I was wrong! The premise behind the movie is that when a group of men discover that their women are using to book to get what they want, they decide to turn the tables by pretending to give the women what they want so that they can get what they want in return (you know what that is). However, in turning the tables these men realize that they actually have to step up to the plate. I still have no interest in reading the book but I suggest checking out the movie.

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6 Tips For Successfully Shacking Up

What a lot of people don’t realize is that the roommate from hell could actually be their significant other. Imagine being enamored by the love of your life but then they turn into a demon spawn shortly after you decide to cohabitate. This is the reality for a lot of people. Luckily for me, hubby and I escaped this fate.

Our decision to “shack up” was a natural progression (a casual weekend that we didn’t want to end turned into weeks, then months and then…), which we don’t necessarily recommend for everyone. Each couple has a unique dynamic that could make or break a roommate situation but based on our own trials and experimentation, we’ve figured out what works best when it comes to living with the one you love. Here are 6 suggestions for staying sane as roommates and lovers.

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Chico and Rita: A Romantic Comedy You've Probably Never Heard Of

I usually hate the idea of going on a movie date on Valentine's Day but I've made an exception for "Chico and Rita." At this stage in my career, it's rare that I am moved by anything but I got the opportunity to screen the Oscar nominated musical romance and it moved me to tears. It's a basic story but one that saps like me can appreciate. 

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Why We Almost Used a Condom on Our Wedding Night

Safe sex. That's all that's ever been drilled in my head over the years—and rightfully so. Growing up in the era of HIV/AIDS (and a host of other STDs/STIs), staying protected was always at the forefront of my thoughts. Wrap it up. Stay strapped. No glove, no love. Don't forget your Jimmy hat… Regardless of how corny the slogan, the underlying message remained: Don't be stupid and wind up catching something or getting some girl pregnant. The only problem is that message worked just a little bit too well.

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My Mama or My Wife: Who’s the No. 1 Woman in a Man’s Life?

It's funny how there are certain questions in life that you never think about until you have to. I found myself faced with one of those questions the other day: Who do I love more my mama or my wife?

At any other point in my life if I were posed with a question that pitted my mother against any other person, place or thing in the world and the woman who gave me life would win hands down every time. No questions asked. None needed. But recently my ability to answer such a question with absolute and immediate conviction began to waver a bit. Don't get me wrong, I love my mother unconditionally and with all my heart but I can say similar things about my wife. Unlike the latter, though, the Mrs. is someone I chose to love. Somehow that makes this different. [...]

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