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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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Relationships & Family > The Single Life Dating tips for shy singles: 3 of 28

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'...
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Why black men are fond of white women: 4 of 27

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 ...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Dating tips for a successful relationship: 14 of 32

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...
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Successful black man syndrome: 3 of 5

Is this "Successful black man syndrome" supposed to indicate that because a black man is successful, women will fight to be with him despite the way he treats them? You've got to be kidding me. Why would any woman, especially a black woman subject herself to unfair treatment from a guy just because he's black and successful....
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues What's wrong with Black America: 31 of 51

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 ...
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...
Arts & Humanities > Asia, Africa & Mideast History Assessing the future of Africa in the 21st century: 15 of 20

I am from Africa and I've lived all around the world. As a true African, I can tell you that modern Africa's future is brighter than it's even been. While fighting is on again off again in Sudan, much of Africa is experiencing a break from war. The troubled western region of Africa is finally getting back on its feet. Liberi...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why are women so nosy?: 7 of 8

A woman can only be nosy if you allow her to be. I don't agree that women are inherently nosy. If you're with a woman who goes through your belongings and want to know where you are every second of the day, then perhaps this woman is not for you. If you allow that kind of behavior, you will only encourage it. If you receive ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary When the beer goggles go on ...: 3 of 3

Ah yes, the infamous "beer goggles". It's that so-called invisible pair of goggles that magically straps over our eyes when we've had a lot to drink, and makes ugly people look like Halle Berry. Well, we all know that alcohol impairs our judgment, but does it also alter what we see as an attractive person? The beer goggles p...
Style & Beauty > Accessories Couture fashion accessories: Your favorite little black dress just got sexier: 3 of 3

The little black dress is timeless and thus far my favorite memory of a woman in a little black dress is Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany's. Modern and fun women have since added their own twists to it. Nowadays, the little black dress accentuates legs, curves, and even dcolletages. A woman's back, shining flawlessly a...