In your quest to be a Better Man, you are someone always striving for what is best. Whether it is for you or your family, working up the mountain is no easy task and, along the way, you’ll come across contacts that will support and lend advice to ensure the path you have chosen is the one you need to face. And over time, you’ll often find that for every good man exists a better woman behind him.

The significance of having a strong, competent and nurturing woman cannot be overstated. That’s not to say that all situations call for a partner, but it is certainly more enjoyable swinging the tennis racket with someone good — especially since the excellent players force you to evolve your game.

She can push you harder

Having a good woman behind you lets you realize your skill set, and more importantly, she doesn’t let you settle for less. Though some might call this “nagging,” understand that it is the woman herself who feels fulfilled when you’re doing your life’s work. When you’re behind the wheel — with a sense of apathy — your enthusiasm will rub off. She will only regret what you aren’t doing.

Your partner knows what you should be doing. She won’t allow for the second-rate version of you, so be thankful someone like that exists in your life.

The encouragement of something new

There is nothing more motivating than a beautiful woman. Along with the new nerves you have around her, you will find yourself inside a positive pull. Have a few extra pounds you Read the full story

Nicki Minaj has opened up about her recent, short-lived marriage to breakout star Drake and why she intentionally wanted to stir up the Internet rumor mill.

Speaking with radio host DJ Drama, Minaj said she never tied the knot with her YM label mate.

“No, Drama, don’t be silly,” Minaj told Drama when asked about expecting kids with Drake. “Drake is just my little brother and I kid with him all the time. That’s all. Yes, yes, we were just being crazy and I think we were a little bit bored. I wouldn’t say we were bored, but we were being just mischievous. I did another interview and they asked me and I said, everyday I see things written about me that aren’t true. So I wanted to kinda give the blogs a little bit of payback and put my own story out. [laughs] I don’t date boys, I don’t like boys. [laughs] It’s true — I think boys are yucky and that’s it. There’s nothing more to say.” (Rap Radar)

Everyone knows by now that “Come here often?” doesn’t cut it when it comes to kick-starting a conversation. Never fear, tongue-tied singles: We’ve got a comedian, a former ambassador, a hairdresser, and others willing to spill their tips on chatting up (and dazzling) just about anyone.

Denise Fennell, stand-up comic and lead actress from the Off-Broadway hit, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding
“The art of what I do, as far as improv, is about initiating conversation with strangers. I look at someone and try to find something on his or her body that I can connect with; I look at clothes — shoes, ties, whatever. I think guys find it endearing if you say something like, ‘I bought my dad the same shirt.’ It’s less of a come-on that way. I also think girls can get away with sillier things. I’ll stare at people until they notice me and say, ‘What are you looking at?’ and it totally works in terms of breaking the ice. You have to realize that the worst thing that can happen is he (or she) won’t respond and then you didn’t have a chance anyway — so you’ve got nothing to lose.”

Cristophe, celebrity hairdresser to Bill Clinton, Nicole Kidman, and Liv Tyler
“Don’t play it cool. Being intimidating and aloof is no way to start a dialogue, or a relationship. Being casual and friendly goes a long way towards establishing trust with someone. Also, use the fact that everyone has an image or fantasy of who they are inside. Tell the person he or she reminds you of a certain celebrity and maybe continue the conversation by asking, ‘If you could be any celebrity, who would it be?’ You’d be surprised by some of the answers you might Read the full story

Don’t go getting too excited — there doesn’t seem to be much concrete information out there yet. But Radaronine is reporting that Jennifer Aniston was seen out on the town Wednesday night (Sept. 1) with Harry Morton.

Apparently the couple enjoyed a dinner at the Sunset Tower Hotel, complete with public displays of affection and canoodling. An eyewitness told Radar that Jennifer looked “a little nervous” and was “laughing at everything he said.”

Morton is the ex of young starlet Hayden Panettiere and young trainwreck Lindsay Lohan and is most famous for being the founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain.

Aniston recently said she doesn’t need a man to have kids, so perhaps finding a much younger boy toy is just the ticket. Morton is 29 to her 41 and We guess her guest-starring role on Read the full story

Just in case you were interested, Mashonda is STILL TALKING about her marriage to and divorce from Swizz Beatz.  Just when you thought you’d read it all, the details keep coming.  Read what Mashonda reveals in her most recent interview when you go inside… Read the full story

The talk around the internet is T.I. and Tiny are the 2010 new version of Bonnie and Clyde. What do you think?

(Source – Ask Men) You love having sex, but sometimes plateaus set in and you may feel like you’ve covered everything and are simply going through the motions. Well, even if you have done everything short of swapping partners or trying these Star Wars sex positions, there are ways to keep your girl excited when it comes to having sex.

Here are five ways to avoid sexual boredom and give your sex life some kick.

1- Switch tempo

Speed is a big factor in the sex game, so if you know not only how to slow down and speed up, but when to do so, you’ll be making your girl orgasm at will.

Try starting off slow when it comes to penetration, easing your way in. Then, as her breathing becomes heavier, begin to pick up speed, eventually penetrating her deeply and more quickly. Then, ask her what she wants you to do. Whatever she demands, go at that tempo for a little while, but then change tempos again.

It’s up to you to determine what tempo your girl prefers and to constantly surprise her with varying rhythm and velocity. Trust us, this alone can help you avoid sexual boredom Read the full story

Whether you’re new to the dating scene, a regular player, or jumping back into the game after a long hiatus, the same questions about dating rules apply: How soon do you lean over for that first kiss? Is it too early for a steamy make-out session? And last — but by no means least — how do you know when the time is right for sex?

“There’s really no formula that I’ve encountered,” says 28-year-old Andrew Reymer, a single resident of Baltimore, Maryland. “It depends on how rapidly or slowly things progress.”

Joan Allen, a relationship expert, finds that baby boomers are far more likely to wait to have sex than younger daters.

“Especially among older people who went through the sexual revolution, with maturity they realize there are emotional consequences for getting involved in a sexual relationship,” says Allen, author of Celebrating Single and Getting Love Right: From Stalemate to Soulmate.

According to the singles whom Allen has encountered, boomers generally play by far different dating rules than young, 20-something daters.

“I spoke with a young man in his early to mid-20s who told me that if he didn’t have sex on the first or second night, he’d move on to the next person,” she recalls.

While you can’t apply a one-size-fits-all response to sexual dating rules regardless of age or experience, professionals who have studied the topic say it is a good idea to develop a set of prudent dating rules – before the big date.

Dating Rules: Why Wait?

By and large, Allen and other relationship experts endorse a cautious approach to the dating rules of sex.

“My advice is this: wait as long as you can,” Allen says.

Her rationale for these dating rules may seem obvious, but many people tend to forget in the heat of the moment. “You might find that you don’t even like the person.” Other experts agree that sex too-soon can lead to undesirable consequences.

“It becomes much more difficult to objectively see each other’s character traits” says Susanne Alexander, a relationship coach and author of Can We Dance? Learning the Steps for a Fulfilling Relationship. “Some couples then slide into engagement and marriage only to discover they have missed seeing major aspects of each other.”

Dating Rules: Talk First, Act Later

While not every dating scenario that involves sex leads to marriage or even a serious relationship, couples do owe it to themselves to talk about where they see their relationship going and how sex might change the relationship — before they get in bed together.

“There needs to be a conversation up front. The woman may assume sex implies a commitment; the man may not see it that way.

Dating Rules: Talk It Over with Yourself First

Having an honest conversation with yourself about sex is just as important as discussing it with your partner, experts say.

“Every woman and man should know their boundaries before they start dating, and most of us don’t,” says Cheryl McClary, PhD, JD, professor of women’s health at University of North Carolina-Asheville.

When McClary refers to boundaries, she’s not talking just about the physical boundaries that come with sexual territory. She’s also referring to emotional boundaries.

“Emotional wholeness is crucial to the decision process of whether or not to have sex.”

To that end, McClary often tells women, “If you value a committed relationship, ask yourself, ‘What do I need to do to stay emotionally whole?’”

When directing her advice on dating rules to a male audience, McClary puts things a little differently. “Make sure your brain, heart, and penis are in conjunction — they should all be in a straight line before you have sex,” she says.

McClary believes all daters should invest the same amount of time conducting these ‘self’ conversations about personal dating rules as they do primping before a big date. She also says the conversation, like the primping, should happen at the same time — before that big date.

“Think about your sexual boundaries before you’ve had that first drink,” McClary advises.

Dating Rules: Practical Matters

Once you’ve decided what you want out of a date, say experts, you should make it part of your regular dating rules to tell your partner.

“If you just want a one-night stand, you owe it to your partner to tell them ‘it’s just sex I’m after.”  

While a dating partner may not welcome this news, it at least can minimize later disappointments.

So, too, does an up-front conversation about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

“The risks of STDS have got to be discussed and prevented from spreading,” Allen tells WebMD. “I say definitely use condoms, even if you’re in a committed relationship,” she adds.

Concern about STDs and unwanted pregnancies can help create sexual boundaries, believes McClary. If, for instance, you’re on the fence about whether or not to take sexual activity to the next level, a healthy dose of fear may cause you to pause, particularly if you’re not prepared to take the necessary precautions. Plus, not having adequately prepared for these practical aspects of sex may signal an overall non-readiness to engage in it.

At some point during their courtship, many dating couples decide its time to break down initial boundaries — be they emotional, physical, or both — and engage in a sexual relationship. If both people are playing by the same dating rules, sex can serve as the gateway to a consensual, committed relationship.

“I thought there were differences between men and women and how they felt about relationships. But overall, I have found that very often they want the same thing,” Allen says.

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(Ask Men) Feminism is a great thing. As a movement, it has allowed women to be seen as people every bit as worthy and deserving of the privileges that men enjoy. Women still don’t earn as much income as men in comparable occupations and there is still a tendency to think that women belong in the kitchen, but the feminists that have fought for equality over the years have had a huge effect on gender roles in our society.

While most women who identify as feminists these days are champions of equality, there is another type of feminist that despises anything male and claims that women are superior in every way. These man-hating feminists are rare and sometimes refer to themselves as “radical” or “militant.” We just think they’re angry. When you come across an angry feminist, you may find Read the full story