We’ve all seen the standard relationship red flags—chronic lying, emotional manipulation, or the ever-dreaded refusal to tip at restaurants. But what about the red flags that aren’t necessarily “bad”—just fundamentally incompatible for certain people? Psychology tells us that some personalities will never mesh well, no matter how much chemistry they think they have. It’s not […]
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Friendship should feel like a mutual exchange of support, laughter, and growth—not a damn trap disguised as generosity. But let’s talk about a certain type of woman. You’ve seen her. You might even know her. Hell, you might be her unwitting accessory right now. She’s that woman who keeps a specific kind of friend around—the […]
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There’s no way to soften this truth: we failed our young Black girls. Not in an abstract, “society is messed up” kind of way. No, we failed them directly, personally, and collectively. We failed them when we laughed at their suffering. When we made light of a grown man urinating on a 14-year-old girl. When […]
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Life is a movie. Your movie. You are the protagonist, the director, the editor—all in one. Every day, you shape your storyline, navigating plot twists, triumphs, and setbacks. But here’s something most people don’t realize: your supporting cast matters just as much as your own performance. Yet, so many people keep the wrong actors in […]
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Let’s clear something up. I’ve written before about how people build entire personalities around movie quotes and song lyrics, using them like philosophical blueprints for life. Sometimes, it’s harmless fun—who doesn’t love dropping a perfectly timed, “Say hello to my little friend!” or a “You can’t handle the truth!” in conversation? But other times, this […]
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How the hell is nobody talking about this? A fucking Russian national defrauded our election. And yet, here we are, drowning in bullshit debates about “election integrity,” listening to the same tired fear-mongering about illegal immigrants voting, while an actual Russian national—yes, Russian—has been arrested for voter fraud in Florida. Let’s make one thing crystal […]
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The Perversion of Psychological Terms: How Pop Culture is Wreaking Havoc on Mental Health There was a time when words had weight. When psychological terms were rooted in research, shaped by the experiences of trained professionals, and meant to serve as tools for understanding the complexities of the human mind. Now, in the era of […]
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Alright, let’s get straight to it. Trump just sanctioned South Africa. And if you’re not furious yet, you’re not paying attention. Because this isn’t just about South Africa—it’s about power, control, and the global enforcement of white supremacy. And for my fellow Black folks who love to say, “What’s happening in America isn’t my fight”—you […]
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TGIDS: Thank God I Didn’t Settle (And the Power of One Cross Adjustment) Today happens to be Friday, and it made me think of TGIF—but with a twist. For some reason, that thought led me to reflect on my life and how thankful I am that I didn’t settle, allowing me to pursue the things […]
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We’ve all heard the old saying, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” But let’s be real—most of us don’t even get to that second part before we’re back at the same table, dealing with the same bullshit from people who never had our best interests at heart in the […]
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