Archive for the ‘Question of the Week’ Category

Help! This QOTW Has Me Stumped!!

Jun 7, in Question of the Week, Swirling Singles, by Christelyn Karazin

Most of the dating questions I get on this blog are pretty easy for me to address, and for the most part, I’m confident that my advice is solid. But I got a question last week that reminded me of my vow of humility. I’ve always stated that saying, “You don’t know” doesn’t make you less credible, it just shows you’re more honest and have a general aversion to shelling out bullshit so people will think you’re the Moses of whatever cause or plight that comes.

QOTW: “Help! I Have a SWIRLING Question!” But…Is It, Really??

May 29, in Question of the Week, Relationships, Swirling Singles, by Christelyn Karazin

She says it’s a “Swirl” question, but it really isn’t…

Question of the Week: “My Brother Says He Will Disown Me If I Date White!”

May 22, in Question of the Week, Swirling Singles, by Christelyn Karazin

“Hi, I’m a 19 years old and I’m very interesting in swirling I have had interest in white guys before but never really made an attempt at dating them because I figured they don’t date black girls, but right now I have a predicament I really like this guy I think he likes me but some of the black boys tell me that he is just trying to be nice that white guys don’t like black girls, and my brother knows I like this guy and he told me if I date a white guy he is going to disown me I just don’t know what to do. Thank you for listening.”

Question of the Week: “How Do I Avoid the Friend Zone?” and Other Obstables for Finding Love…

Apr 29, in Question of the Week, by Christelyn Karazin

How brainwashed some of us are…

On Vetting: “How the Heck Do You Do That?!”

Apr 16, in Question of the Week, by Christelyn Karazin

I got this letter a while back and I didn’t answer right away because it’s such an important question, and I just don’t take this stuff lightly.

Question of the Week: Rainbeau Needs Advice on Dating Older Black Women

Apr 9, in Question of the Week, by Christelyn Karazin

A 24-year-old rainbeau asks my advice on dating older black women…let the discussions begin!!

Question of the Week: “How Do I Get Over My Married Boyfriend?”

Mar 27, in Black Women's Empowerment, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), Question of the Week, Thriving, by Christelyn Karazin

“I was in a 4 years relationship with a MARRIED man…I traded my self esteem for some shoes and good food? I can’t believe it and I will never forgive myself for being so stupid and I will forever regret it for the rest of my life. I cry everyday and I just wish I could turn back time.”

Question of the Week: “How Do I Support My Boyfriend During Divorce and Custody Drama?”

Mar 13, in Question of the Week, by Christelyn Karazin

She’s between a rock and a hard place…

Question of the Week: “Help! I Dont Like What I See in the Mirror!”

Mar 4, in Question of the Week, by Christelyn Karazin

Got this note, and it really struck a nerve with me…

Question of the Week: Self-Proclaimed “Redneck” in Love with Caribbean Queen, Scared Senseless.

Feb 28, in Question of the Week, Relationships, Swirling Singles, by Christelyn Karazin

“I’m scared myself. My girlfriend is scared for me as well, as she’s dated outside of her race before and has been tempered to the stares that an interracial relationship tends to garner, along with the insults, etc.”