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Introducing Your Child to Your New Partner

Are you thinking about introducing your new partner to your child? What are the most common myths about child-partner introductions? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey suggests introducing your new partner to your child early on in the relationship. He discusses the downsides of waiting too long and dispels the myths that many people are told. Keep reading to learn what Steve Harvey has to say about introducing your child to your new partner.

Is He Thinking About Sex or Does He Want to Date?

Does he want to date you, or is he thinking about sex only? How can you weed out the men who just want to have fun from the ones who are looking for commitment? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey aims to give advice to women so they can avoid walking into a relationship with the wrong expectations. According to Harvey, if he approaches you, he wants something from you. Keep reading to learn how to tell the difference between a man who just wants to kick it and a man who wants

Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused

What role did Matthew McConaughey play in Dazed and Confused? How did the role of David Wooderson help propel McConaughey to fame? Matthew McConaughey’s role in Dazed and Confused helped get him to Hollywood. His infamous line “alright, alright, alright,” was improvised in that movie. Read more about Matthew McConaughey, Dazed and Confused, and why it was the greenlight that let him pursue acting.

Steve Harvey’s 90-Day Rule: Protect Your Cookie

Why does Steve Harvey say it’s so important to wait 90 days before having sex in a new relationship? How should you approach the first three months of a relationship? According to Steve Harvey, the 90-day rule is crucial in a new relationship for numerous reasons. But also, how you spend those first 90 days is almost just as important. It’s within this time period that you need to get to know each other better, look for red flags, and find out his intentions. Keep reading for more on Steve Harvey’s 90-day rule.

Leadership Level 2: Permission Leadership

What is leadership Level 2? What is the most fundamental characteristic of permission leadership, according to John C. Maxwell? Reaching Level 2 (permission leadership) marks the true start of your leadership journey. According to Maxwell, reaching this level means that you have gained some influence over your team members and they now do their jobs because they want to, not because they have to. Keep reading to learn about leadership Level 2 (aka permission leadership).

The 5 Questions to Ask a New Boyfriend

Are you in a developing or new relationship? Are you unsure if your man has long-term goals for your relationship? What are the most important questions to ask a new boyfriend? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, there are five questions you should ask a new boyfriend. Although it may seem awkward, it’s better to know what a guy’s plans and ideals are upfront before the relationship gets too serious. Continue on to know what Steve Harvey’s five questions you should ask a new boyfriend are.

Steve Harvey: How to Be a Keeper, Not a Sports Fish

According to Steve Harvey, how can you be a keeper and not a sports fish? How can you tell if a guy is a catch-and-release fisherman? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey discusses how to be a keeper (a woman a man would like to take home and date) rather than a sports fish (a woman who is just looking for a good time). He also advises women to take the power into their own hands rather than letting the man do the “fishing.” Keep reading for more of Steve Harvey’s advice on

How to Build Strong Friendships: Skills for Life

What makes a strong friendship? How can we maintain strong friendships with people we care about? Strong friendships are the one thing that everyone—scientists, philosophers, and happiness experts—can agree is a major contributor to overall happiness and life satisfaction. But maintaining friendships takes effort, especially as we get older and take on more responsibilities. In this article, we’ll discuss some ways you can cultivate and maintain strong friendships throughout life.

The Yes We Can Slogan Launched Obama to Fame

Where did the Yes We Can slogan come from? Why was it so effective for Barack Obama’s campaign? The Yes We Can slogan was used all the way back in Obama’s campaign for U.S. Senate. He wanted to inspire people to come together and believe in change. Read more about the Yes We Can slogan below.

Adria Richards: Fired for Calling out Sexist Jokes

How to Deal With Negative Comments on Social Media

What did Adria Richards write in her infamous tweet? And how did it lead to her losing her job with SendGrid? In March 2013, Adria Richards tweeted a photo of two developers at the PyCon tech conference, accompanying it with a comment that the two were making sexist jokes. Not only did Richards’ tweet cause massive public shaming on internet forums, but it also got her fired by her employer, the email delivery service SendGrid. Here is how Adria Richards’s scandal unfolded and what happened in its aftermath.