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Does My Debt Make Me Undateable

Q:  Does my debt make me undatable? A:  So, how much debt is a relationship deal-breaker? I don’t think you have to dump people just because of a heavy debt load, whether it’s education or even credit card obligations. But … Continue reading →

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Dating

 Everyone is in such a rush to do everything. And all of these apps are so “convenient.” I miss the days when you had no choice but to wait for someone to call you back on the telephone or return … Continue reading →

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Acting Black

“I liked him until he started acting Black,” she said, talking about me. “Acting Black? He is Black,” said my friend. Days prior: I had joined my friend’s Thanksgiving. Her cousin and I instantly connected, having deep conversations about E.E. … Continue reading →

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Berti

Would I have gone on a date with my future spouse had I looked closely at her Tinder profile? Probably not. There was a dog in her picture; I’m allergic to everything furry. We hadn’t yet ordered a drink when … Continue reading →

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Unfazed, Even in Early Days

The year my boyfriend and I started dating, my parents moved from Canada to Brazil, making it my first Christmas without them. I never told my boyfriend how devastated I felt spending the holidays without family. Out at dinner, I … Continue reading →

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