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Archive for April, 2010

Do You Ever Smile? (No Wonder You’re Single)

Last summer I told women that the easiest way to get a man’s attention was by simply smiling. Save all the googly eyes and flicking of your hair because none of that really works. Sorry, most guys are just too oblivious to pick up on your subtle hints, but a smile is a clear and [...]

Could You Die From a Lack of Sleep? (A Living Nightmare)

As kids we were always told to get a good 7-8 hours of sleep a night. On average, I get about five. I’m up late writing and posting links, and up early to do more of the same before heading to work to do more of the same. My alarm’s even set on the weekends. [...]

Have You Ever Been Booty Called? (Rain Down on Me)

WORDS BY SWEET NECTAR It was a rainy night, my favorite kind of night. As the raindrops steadily hit my windowpane, my body began to pulsate and my heart rate increased. I ached for the touch of a man. I wanted to feel tender kisses traveling all over my skin. My thoughts were invaded by [...]

Do You Want More Than Sex? (Grow Up, Grow Apart)

WORDS BY RASTAMAN “I need a man who loves me unconditionally.” Those were some of the last words we exchanged. The final nail in the coffin of a relationship I once thought was going to be “it.” It’s been four years and I look back at that day as the turning point in my life. [...]

Should a Man Miss The Birth of His Child? (Deadbeat Dads)

Dear NWSO, I have a relationship question that I would kind of like a male’s POV on. My BF and I are expecting our first daughter together (our first child period) in two months. We live a few hours away from each other and I’m supposed to be moving down there in June after our [...]

Love & Basketball Overtime x Modern Day Matchmaker

OVERTIME, 2010 Based on the title you can tell that I have a couple things to cover in this particular post. First off, let me say thank you to all that stuck with me this past week as I paid homage to the 10-year- anniversary of Love & Basketball. It was a great film with [...]

Would You Stop Your Ex’s Wedding? (Love & Basketball)

It’s been fun but today’s the final day of my weeklong celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Love & Basketball. Hope you enjoyed the series. FOURTH QUARTER, 1993 Monica and Q never got back together. Five years later ,they both found themselves at different points in their lives in regards to love and basketball. She [...]

Where Were You When I Needed You? (Love & Basketball)

Yesterday, Wednesday, April 21, marked the 10-year anniversary of Love & Basketball, which I’ve decided to pay homage to with an entire week’s worth of posts based on pivotal scenes from the film. THIRD QUARTER, 1988-1989 Monica and Q’s relationship blossomed at USC. They quickly evolved from high school homies to college freshman sweethearts. After [...]