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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…
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DEAR SIS: Am I Overreacting In Friendships?

“Dear Sis,  So I have been friends with my best friend for over 15 years. We’ve rarely ever had an argument that caused us to be mad at each other. We usually talk about whatever the issue is, then move on. But recently she said some things to me that hurt my…
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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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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…
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DEAR SIS: NEGOTIATION TIPS FOR EQUAL PAY?

Dear Sis, Today, August 3rd is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. I want to negotiate my salary, but I’m not sure how to go about it. Can you share some tips? Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Sis, first off, let me start by saying BRAVO for even taking the initiative to…
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DEAR SIS: I NEED RECIPROCITY IN MY RELATIONSHIP

Dear Sis, I saw Issa Rae’s tweet last week, and I wanted to get your opinion on it: Listening to Mint Condition’s “Breaking my Heart” and realizing that a lot of music niggas today aren’t dramatic and desperate enough for me.— Issa Rae (@IssaRae)…
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The Truth About Fat Girls

Written by Shayna Moorer, guest STRUT Contributor This is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Why?! Because before there was a Lizzo, there’s always been SHAYMO – your every day around the way Fat Girl SuperShero. My story starts out as typical as any…