Dear Shelia, I think I’m in love with a guy I just met. I’m thinking about telling him how I feel but don’t want to ruin our relationship before it really gets started.  Before now I didn’t believe in love at first sight.  Have you ever experienced it? Woman from the East Coast Dear Woman from the East Coast, I think there’s “lust” at first sight. Love might develop from those lustful feelings...

Today marks the last day of poetry month. I wanted to highlight one of my favorite modern day poets – Marc Lacy. Poet Marc Lacy was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He is the 2nd child and eldest son born to Walter and Julianne Lacy. After Graduating Alabama A&M University, Lacy worked as an engineer for several corporations and is currently a government contractor. He spent numerous years heavily involved in organizational work and...

Dear Shelia, My girlfriend told me I wasn’t being sensitive to her needs. I’m a man, so I don’t know what she means. Help! Sensitive in Maryland Dear Sensitive in Maryland, Since you didn’t elaborate more on why your girlfriend would say that, it’s difficult to answer. There could be a number of reasons. Do you find yourself “going through” the motions? Do you really listen to her when she’s...

Welcome to this week’s advice corner. I’m not a relationship expert, just a writer who writes about relationships. Feel free to add on your own opinion.  Dear Shelia, I have dated a man for four years. I love him and he says he loves me. We are both busy people so we don’t see each other a lot.  At first it was okay, but now I would like to see him more often. I briefly discussed this with him. He said that at this...

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