Monday, June 8

LIFESTYLE

Interracial Dating: Why Not?
RELATIONSHIPS

Interracial Dating: Why Not?

Dating a partner of another race defines interracial dating. Is this beyond comprehension for a white person, or a black person? What do we care about the color of a person's skin? I want to find love in all the right places, and if someone white is going to turn me on, respect me as a woman, and I respect him, then we have nothing to fear. The 1990 census reports that 17.6% of black marriages occur with whites, and it is also found that black men are 2.5 times more likely to be married to a white woman than a black woman to a white man (about.com). Just look at the basketball players and their wives; Tiger Woods and his new wife. This is an ongoing trend with men and women. In 1970 there were 310,000 documented cases of interracial marriages; in 1980 there were 651,000 cases reported;...
Tips For Young Fathers
PARENTING

Tips For Young Fathers

Hopefully, if you are reading this, you are a man between the ages of 18 and 25 that is about to become a father. In this article, I will elaborate on three helpful tips for becoming a young father. Spend as much time as possible with the child, become financially independent, and constantly be focusing on your future. When you are a young man about to become a father, your family and friends get scared for you and they might say hurtful words. You need to block out all the negativity and take in all the positivity. Think about how you are about to have a mini you, how you can teach your child so many wonderful things, and how you get to watch them grow into their own person. Your number one goal is spending as much time as you can with your child. One of my favorite sayings is "you get...
Spinster, Old Maid Or Self-Partnered – Why Words For Single Women Have Changed Through Time
FOR THE W

Spinster, Old Maid Or Self-Partnered – Why Words For Single Women Have Changed Through Time

In a recent interview with Vogue, actress Emma Watson opened up about being a single 30-year-old woman. Instead of calling herself single, however, she used the word “self-partnered.” I’ve studied and written about the history of single women, and this is the first time I am aware of “self-partnered” being used. We’ll see if it catches on, but if it does, it will join the ever-growing list of words used to describe single women of a certain age. Women who were once called spinsters eventually started being called old maids. In 17th-century New England, there were also words like “thornback” – a sea skate covered with thorny spines – used to describe single women older than 25. Attitudes toward single women have repeatedly shifted – and part of that attitude shift is reflected in the nam...
White Women Looking For Black Men How Is It Popular Today?
DATING

White Women Looking For Black Men How Is It Popular Today?

How Is White Women Looking for Black Men Popular Today? The dating sites are ready and completely free for you to date online in order to meet your associates. These days white women are looking for black men is quite popular. You can use these online services free of cost from any corner of this world. You need not go into the bars and night clubs in search of your partner especially if you are a white female who is looking for a black male. Without paying a single penny, you can find thousands of black men online in present time through online dating websites. You have to decide what exactly you want. The best and fantastic part of these dating sites is that you can seek black men online with the comfort of your domicile. There is no need to leave your home for finding your life part...
Is Their A Secret To White Men Approaching & Dating Black Women
DATING

Is Their A Secret To White Men Approaching & Dating Black Women

White Men Dating Black Women - The Secrets To Approaching Black Women Are you a white man who's attracted to black women although you have problems approaching them? Frankly, approaching black women is no different from approaching any other women. However there are a few underlining issues which are affecting the way white men are dealing with interracial dating. In my opinion, the reasons white American men find it difficult to approach black American women is partly due to stereotypes about black women. Unfortunately the stereotypes are distributed by mainstream media. Secondly, white men are often haunted by the "what-if" factor. The "what-if" factor is basically the fear of the unknown. Some popular "what-ifs" are: "what if she says no", "what if she laughs at me", "what if she does...
Are You Looking For 5 Awesome Date Ideas?
DATING

Are You Looking For 5 Awesome Date Ideas?

A wonderful date is going to mean something a little different for each couple. Some prefer a night of dancing and drinking, while others prefer to be more intimate, whether at home or at a public venue. For this article we gathered together many different lists of favorite date locations and ideas, and grouped the most popular ones into basic types of activities. These 5 awesome date ideas are not meant to be the entire date, just the most memorable part of it. A quiet meal and cocktails will always a good way to end the evening. Awesome Date Ideas #1: Festivals and Events The first one of our 5 awesome date ideas would be to attend a festival or public event. There is something about a festival, such as St. Patrick's Day or some other local event, that seems put a whole new level of ...
We Studied What Happens When Guys Add Their Cats To Their Dating App Profiles
DATING

We Studied What Happens When Guys Add Their Cats To Their Dating App Profiles

If you’ve used a dating app, you’ll know the importance of choosing good profile pics. These photos don’t just relay attractiveness; a recent study suggested that 43% of people think they can get a sense of someone’s personality by their picture. You might guess that someone who has included a photo of themselves hiking is an outdoorsy type of person. But as scientists who study human-animal interactions, we wanted to know what this meant for pet owners – in particular, male cat owners. If you’re a guy who owns a cat, what kind of effect does it have on suitors if you post a picture posing with your favorite feline? Prior studies suggested that women do judge a potential male partner based on whether he has pets. While they favor men with dogs, the results showed that they also give me...
‘My Gender Is Like An Empty Lot’ The People Who Reject Man, Woman And Any Other Gender label
LIFESTYLE

‘My Gender Is Like An Empty Lot’ The People Who Reject Man, Woman And Any Other Gender label

‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label. When I asked Manisha to describe her gender identity, she gave a simple answer: “Meh.” “I don’t have a gender identity,” Manisha explained. “I get that other people look at me and see a woman but, for myself, there’s a blank space where my gender ‘should’ be. My gender is ‘none.’” Manisha’s response didn’t shock me. In my work as a sociologist, I had been interviewing asexual individuals – people who experience low to no sexual attraction – across the United States for months from 2020 to 2021. Like Manisha, more than a third of the 77 people I talked to were uncomfortable with defining themselves through the lens of gender. Gender was, as I came to describe it, detached from their sense of...
Creative Ways Parents Can Boost Everyday Mental Wellness For Kids
MENTAL HEALTH, PARENTING

Creative Ways Parents Can Boost Everyday Mental Wellness For Kids

Creative Ways Parents Can Boost Everyday Mental Wellness For Kids For busy parents and caregivers juggling work, school demands, and household logistics, mental health in parenting can start to feel like one more item on an already-full list. The daily tension is real: children’s emotions show up loudly and unpredictably, while adults are expected to stay calm, consistent, and available. Yet everyday emotional support is one of the simplest ways parents supporting mental wellness can protect children’s emotional health and steady the whole home. Small, repeatable moments of connection can shape family wellbeing. Understanding Mental and Emotional Wellness at Home Mental and emotional wellness in parenting means noticing your own feelings, handling stress in healthy ways, and modelin...
Social Media Turns Online Arguments Between Teens Into Real-World Violence
PARENTING

Social Media Turns Online Arguments Between Teens Into Real-World Violence

The deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 exposed the power of social media to influence real-world behavior and incite violence. But many adolescents, who spend more time on social media than all other age groups, have known this for years. “On social media, when you argue, something so small can turn into something so big so fast,” said Justin, a 17-year-old living in Hartford, Connecticut, during one of my research focus groups. (The participants’ names have been changed in this article to protect their identities.) For the last three years, I have studied how and why social media triggers and accelerates offline violence. In my research, conducted in partnership with Hartford-based peace initiative COMPASS Youth Collaborative, we interviewed dozens of young peopl...