FYI TV

Convert Or Not, That Is The Question

by Yvonne Chase

She Shouldn’t Convert Either “Would you convert for your partner?” fyi TV posed the question to Twitter on the heels of a new episode of their deeply compelling docu-series, Bride and Prejudice.  My first answer was, no, and she shouldn’t convert either.  My second answer was, he wouldn’t be my partner if we didn’t share […]

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Prejudice, Love And Marriage

by Yvonne Chase

Bride And Prejudice Six years ago, my aunt gave me a bit of advice that came to mind last night while watching the premiere episode of Bride and Prejudice; a new thought provoking show from the people at FYI TV.  They also gave us Married At First Sight.  Here’s what my aunt said; “When you […]

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#MarriedAtFirstSight S3 Episode 8 Recap

by Yvonne Chase

He Seemed Desperate Before the new season of #MarriedAtFirstSight premieres, there’s a matchmaking special that shows the process of how each couple is matched.  As I watched the special, David, who is currently matched with Ashley stood out to me and not for good reasons.  I wouldn’t have chosen him for the show.  He seemed […]

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Gender Stereotypes Are Ruining Our Relationships

by Yvonne Chase

You’re A Man The other day, I was having a conversation with a male friend about gyms.  In addition to a weight room, machines and classes, the perfect gym for him must have a steam room and sauna.  The gym closest to him has neither, however, it’s within walking distance from his home which doesn’t […]

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A Manly Man Puts His Woman In Her Place

by Yvonne Chase

False Sense Of Power What does it mean to be a man? What is a manly man? How does being a man look? Can a guy be laid back and still be a man or does he need to throw around a false sense of power and put you in your place while spouting aggression? […]

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Communicate, Wear Sexy Panties And Let Him Lead

by Yvonne Chase

How To Get What You Want So it’s week 3 of #BlackLove and the topic is how to get what you want in a relationship.  The expert says you get what you want through communication.  All bets are off if you can’t communicate. Tone; how we say what we say plus our level of vulnerability and […]

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Ladies, Don’t Let Your Girls Keep You Single

by Yvonne Chase

Get Her Out Of Here I’ve never hung out with a gaggle of girls nor have I ever had a best girlfriend.  It’s kinda hard to make that happen when most women approach me with the attitude Tasha had in the movie Why Did I Get Married; “She’s pretty and single…get her out of here.” […]

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Career And Credentials Are Not At The Top Of His List

by Yvonne Chase

Looking For Love In NYC Did you watch Black Love? It’s a new docuseries built around Monet Bell and four of her girlfriends looking for love in NYC.  According to FYI, “Today’s successful, modern black women have groomed themselves to have it all – beauty, intelligence and a thriving career.  For many, there’s just one […]

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Swapping Spouses Is The Worst Idea Ever. Don’t Do It!

by Yvonne Chase

Some Questions Don’t Need To Be Asked Tuesday night was the season finale of Seven Year Switch and I’m glad it’s over.  Four couples decided to swap spouses for two weeks in an effort to fix their marriage. Week after week, I watched as each couple tried to answer a question married couples should never […]

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If He Can Have A Gut, I Can Have One Too

by Yvonne Chase

I Don’t Want A Gut The title of this post came to mind last night while watching Seven Year Switch.  P.S. I don’t want a gut! Neal, one of the husbands on the show was going on about how his wife gained weight and how that made him lose attraction to her.  You would think […]

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