Obaasema Magazine http://www.obaasema.com Empowerment magazine for African women Thur, Mar 11 2010 10:00:00 EST en-us Nine Young Men Share About Why They Love http://www.obaasema.com/why-men-love.html Thur, Mar 11 2010 10:02:00 EST "Honestly I just don't love because I've met that one beautiful person who's so lovely and neither do I love because it's a need for life considering how it makes you feel fulfilled due to the companionship it provides and the sense of belonging as well... The Nature of a Crush:How to Feel Like a Teen Again Without Being One http://www.obaasema.com/dealing-with-romantic-crush.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 20:55:00 EST I have rarely liked people my own age. When I was a teenager I saw Mel Gibson (in his youthful, good-looking stage) in the first Lethal Weapon movie. Alone or Lonely http://www.obaasema.com/overcoming-loneliness.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 16:55:00 EST On a whim, I booked a two-day getaway for myself: one night at a small Bed and Breakfast and two days of museum seeing and sightseeing. When I arrived at the Bed and Breakfast I entered the quaint house and greeted the host. What's in a Date? http://www.obaasema.com/dating_expectations.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 14:55:00 EST Warm summer nights always put me in the mood to stroll in a secluded (but safe!) area while holding hands with a special someone. In truth, that scenario is just a small part of what I used to call my fantasy date. Why Can't we be Friends? The Nature of Platonic Relationships http://www.obaasema.com/nurturing_platonic_friendships.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 12:55:00 EST I do not remember exactly when I decided that it was almost impossible for me to maintain a strictly platonic relationship with someone of the opposite sex, but I am now somewhat of a staunch believer that male/female platonic relationships are almost always doomed to succumb to (what to me) seems inevitable: romantic feelings.