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My name is Martin Matthews and I live in Southern California. I started writing poems at about twelve and then went onto create short stories based on characters I daydreamed about. I spend a lot of time writing and directing. A short film I wrote and directed

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Why black men are fond of white women: 7 of 28
The question can also be reversed and asked, "Why do white women like black men?". As a black man in a relationship with a white woman, I'll tell you why I think black men are fond of white women. I think it's more sexual than people give it credit for. I DON'T believe that black men like white women because of some kind of ... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Dating tips for shy singles: 11 of 39
If you're shy, there is still hope for you to find a companion. The issue to address is why you're so shy. I was very shy when I was younger. It was because I wanted people to like me and approve of me. I was also afraid of rejection. I figured that if I just kept to myself, people won't dislike me. That mentality also didn'... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes When being friends with your ex isn't an option: 9 of 31
I think this depends on the relationship they had before breaking up. Some people start off being friends, start dating, then realize they were not meant for each other. They usually end up going back to friendship. If the person wasn't your gf/bf, but rather someone you dated occasionally, I don't see why it should be a pro... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Sex on the first date?: 26 of 88
Why not? Some women have rules such as: no kissing or having sex on the first date. Others believe that a man will consider her a slut if she slept with him that soon. The old saying, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" is exactly that - an old saying. Water is essentially, yet we spend millions buying bott... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Dating tips for a successful relationship: 14 of 46
The first advice I could give anyone with regards to dating successfully is to be optimistic. Maybe you've been hurt in the past, we all have, but it affects your future relationships if you still carry that baggage. It might make you jump to conclusions too quickly, keep your guard up, or might even make you pass up on some... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues What's wrong with Black America: 29 of 71
The problem with Black America is IGNORANCE. I'm a black man in America, yes I've been discriminated against by the Police. I've had the cops pull a gun out at me while my uncle and another guy had a minor argument next to his car. Yes, I've had a cop tell me, "Oh, it's your car. We checked the registration and it came back ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 61 of 145
And I know you all will like these five: Casablaca: Where can I start with this one? The story was good and the setting was so different from anything people had seen. It captured the situation during that time and told a beautiful story about life. Cinematagraphy, directing and acting were all superb. The Godfather: Al Paci... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is America ready for a black president?: 31 of 67
I read an article on this topic that suggested that Barack Obama was not truly black because he is half-white. Everyone looks at Obama as a black man. His father's genes definitely dominated. Even though Mariah Carey is half black, she looks like a white person. I don't think anyone is really judging Obama to be half white. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer How will Beckham impact American soccer?: 21 of 45
Beckham will not single-handedly make it America's favorite past time but he will spark the change needed to give American soccer a much needed boost. In his first week in the league, Beckham's jersey sold more that week than any newcomer in any sport in America. There are two ways the sport in America will benefit from Beck... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Relationship ambiguity: Boyfriend and girlfriend labels: 2 of 3
Well, my definition of dating is: finding out what you don't like about a person and deciding if you can live with it. When we meet people, we focus on the things we like about them, which is why we start dating them in the first place. For them to become a boyfriend or girlfriend, we have to see if the things we're not so f... More..