When a woman gets ‘friend-zoned’

Men seem to always talk about their fear of being pushed into the “friend zone,” a category where a man is not considered as a romantic option for the woman with whom he has an interest. It’s not as if the man automatically enters this “zone;” it could develop over time. However, a man tends …

Debunking 4:43 and Why You Should Wear Your Own Watch

I’m all for uplifting women, finding equality where we didn’t have it before and placing equity where equality just isn’t enough. Love and relationships fall into this system of how we’re misunderstood. So many times, we’re defined by who we love and how we love and when it goes wrong. Plenty of heartaches sincerely are …

How ‘insecure’ can we be?

Thanks to filmmaker Issa Rae, Insecure has emerged as a go-to show that I love for its accuracy on millennials, relationships, and especially current black culture. We see the protagonist trying to find herself while battling woes of many 20-somethings: excelling in her career, being at odds with her best friends, finding a place in …

I Wear What I Want

Whenever I meet people for the first time, I always want to put my best foot forward. Attire and presentation are good manners; that’s truly what I believe. And I expect the same in return. It’s not about the brand of clothing or style, but as long as someone comes correct to me, clean and …