Tag: relationships
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Giving Black Men Space
When my friend, Lornett Vestal, asked me to write a guest blog for the Evolving Folks Project, I initially scratched my head, wondering what I’d write about. Topics of dating, finding joy during trying times, and ways to live an aligned life all danced in my mind. While I was considering this, I started reading…
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What is an Attractive Man?
Men aren’t typically thought of as the “fairer sex,” but we, too, want to be appreciated. Across cultures, physical attractiveness often contributes to one’s perceived worth and respect. Pretty privilege is real, and I can say I never experienced it. I know, as a straight male, there’s a billion-dollar cosmetic industry geared towards women and…
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Coming Up Short
It’s been strange over the last few years on social media regarding men, height, and the dating game. A single theme consistently emerges across TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, and Meta Threads. That it’s hopeless for men who stand under 6 feet with women and dating. Perhaps this is a common theme among gay and…
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Even more ‘sage’ Dating Advice from an “old-ass” Millennial
The Dating Game has changed quite a bit since I was single and ready to mingle in 2013. According to data, about half of men aged 18 to 25 have never approached women they were interested in. Old heads like myself and others would say that the young dudes lack courage and fear rejection. But…
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