HER STORY

Good Mourning

When I was first approached by Strut’s editors about writing about my most recent experience with grief, I won’t lie it made my anxiety peak a bit. Many of you noticed I took a hiatus towards the end of last year. On October 23rd, I lost one of my closest friends…
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DEAR SIS: Stop Entertaining Nonsense

Dear Sis, I’ve noticed a surge in the male opinion on female behaviors. Men, like Kevin Samuels, Steve Harvey, etc., have men believing that they hate us. How can we, as women, combat these “Heman Woman Hater Vibes?” Hey Good Sis, Yes, I’ve noticed…
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Dear Sis: When Is It Time To Throw In the Towel?

Dear Sis,I’ve been dating a man for almost a year now and we’re very compatible. We spend so much time together and communicate openly. We are dating but not exclusively. Recently, I told him I’m ready to be exclusive, but he isn’t. I’m really at a crossroads…
HER THOUGHTS

How To Set Intentions For All Relationships

Now that you have identified bae after cuffing season, what do you do with it?! Like what do you feed It, do you walk it at night?! Glad you asked, you know I’ll never leave my people hanging or withhold intel. Setting intentions in relationships are VITAL for yourself and…
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DEAR SIS: Preparing For “Cuffing Season?”

It’s that time of year again – as a single woman moving from the hot summer to the cold winter, it can be challenging for several reasons. Recently, the term “Cuffing Season” was coined for this time of year, and the rules have been applied. I will walk you…
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DEAR SIS: BATTLE VS. BREAKTHROUGH

Dear Sis,Your biggest battles seem to happen before your breakthrough. How did you know it was happening to you? Breakthroughs Are Coming This subject is so heavy – especially if I can be fully transparent, I feel like I’m in that phase now. So I tend to notice…
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Are You Nice-Nasty?

As I get older and a bit wiser in my approach to negativity, I have been noticing my reaction to a certain form of interaction. It’s called being Nice-Nasty, and it’s levels to it. I’m going to try my BEST to break it down because there’s a lot of…
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DEAR SIS: NETFLIX & CHILL?

Dear Sis, Why do some men INSIST on inviting women to their homes as a first date? First Dates Dear Good Sis, This is a loaded question. It’s several reasons this may happen, and they all stem from one of the US (Women) allowing it. Efforts in dating…
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DEAR SIS: GIVE ME 50 FEET

Dear Sis:Tonight is my first date with a person I’ve met online. It included drinks, food, and a good dose of flirting but nothing more. He seemed charming, but I decided to play it slow. The bill arrives and we both reached for it. He said “My Treat” and picked it…