“Hoe phase“ is a term used to described sexual liberation in the dating scene, which is usually all about having fun with zero permanent ties. Often times women are described as having a “hoe phase“ as if it's a season that we snap in and out of, unlike men, whose “hoe phase“ is filled with culturally accepted behavior for their gender.

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Last week we discussed Potential vs Reality in dating or in picking a partner. This week we will focus on the reality. The reality is the present moment. The difference is your mindset at that moment. Please join Deborah Drake, Felicia Love Washington, and Brian Jones as we continue the discussion.

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Are you falling for someone's potential or reality? Dating potential generally means you fall in love with the person they could be, not who they are. You fall in love with the self-development and success you see in the horizon for them — thing that should come true as soon as they realize their full potential. Can you be in love with someone's potential?

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What is an open marriage? It is a form of non-monogamy in which the partners agree that each may engage in extramarital sexual relationships without this being regarded as infidelity. Are they emotionally healthy? Are there rules? And what's the point?? 92% of open marriages end in divorce and yet, it is becoming more common. There are many celebrities that practice open marriages and it has been idolized. The most popular celebrity couple that has an open marriage is Will Smith and Jada Pinkett. Please join Felicia Love Washington, Deborah Drake, and me as we discuss: Is Three a Crowd?

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Is there a difference between discipline and punishment? Are they one and the same? The Bible says in Proverbs 13:24, "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them".

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Love bombing is an attempt to influence a person by demonstrations of attention and affection. Psychologists have identified love bombing as a possible part of a cycle of abuse and have warned against it. Most often love bombing is done by a narcissist. Please join Felicia Love Washington, Deborah Drake and I as we delve deeper into this topic.

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Great relationships don't just drop into people's laps. Relationships take work, but they also can be fun and easy too. Although, there is a beautiful rhythm you feel when you meet your match, there is also heavy lifting. Great relationships are curated; carefully chosen and thoughtfully orchestrated. Please join Kim Drake, Felicia Love Washington and I as we discuss the topic of divorce.

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Emotional intelligence is imperative in relationships. What is emotional maturity? How can one develop emotional intelligence/maturity? How does emotional intelligence/maturity enhance relationship experience? Please join Felicia Love Washington and Deborah Drake as we delve into this topic.

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Our relationships are the gateway to our greatest growth. Thriving relationships are created by mutual commitment. Each person is committed to growing in their OWN capacity to love. Please join Felicia Love Washington, Deborah Drake and I as we discuss compromise in relationships.

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Mixed signals in relationships are when a person is expressing interest while simultaneously expressing lack of interest. This creates internal wars. How do we handle this? Do mixed signals mean no? What happens when one is married and is receiving mix signals from their spouse?

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