Category Archives: Love & Sex

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks!

A few weeks ago I was playing therapist (well, mostly, I was listening) to my girlfriend who was griping about her man when she had an epiphany: “You know is what though? I didn't stand for anything from the start of our relationship, and now it has come back to bite me." I had to agree. She has...
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Six girls you must have in your life

Just recently, I received an IM from one of my girlfriends. I hadn't spoken to her in ages and I immediately felt horrible. Of course, I love her dearly, but life happens: we have babies, get married, move away, start our own families... and maintaining our friendships become hard. I know what you're all thinking: Hello! That's why they...
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The good, the bad and the ugly! One year and counting…

They say the first three years of marriage is the hardest. Well, after only 402 days of marriage, we've had some pretty heated moments, and we have contemplated divorce... even murder! But we both agree that we'd be pretty darn miserable without each other (and we really hate prison). So, here are the discoveries or the reminders of why...
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Carnival indiscretions and other holiday adventures …

Perfectly fitted grey suit with matching tie… looking debonair, modestly attired wife in tow and a beaming mother - the perfect Sunday family portrait. (Tainted, only if you knew of yesterday’s adventures). If you are Jamaican, you know that no matter how much of an adult, independent, non-church going new age thinker you are, when...
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A week off being married – Carnival!

One month before Trinidad Carnival: My seasonal gym husband kicks into high gear. Morn, noon and night, pumping iron in a futile attempt to seek the elusive 6 pack abs. Crash diet? You name it, he has tried it! Because, everybody knows that the one surefire way to attract women of every race, shape or...
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The curse of New Year’s Eve

5. 4. 3. 2. 1… fireworks, confetti, champagne, hugs and kisses abound with enthusiastic shouts of “Happy New Year!” In the midst of this whirlwind is a couple, backs turned towards each other as they force smiles and return well wishes to those around them. Who is this couple? And, what could be so bad...
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