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Articles by: Nathan Hale Williams

Girl's Best Friend: It’s Not Just the Black Girls Having Trouble With Love
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Girl's Best Friend: It’s Not Just the Black Girls Having Trouble With Love

The dating game isn't easy on any woman. It's not a Black thing.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Apr 24, 2014
Girl's Best Friend: Date Based On Your Priorities Not Your Preferences
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Girl's Best Friend: Date Based On Your Priorities Not Your Preferences

The key to finding a love that will work for you is to understand that what you need in a mate is often more important than what you want.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Dec 22, 2013
Girl’s Best Friend: No New Friends?
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Girl’s Best Friend: No New Friends?

Be thankful for the friends you have but never refuse the chance to make new ones.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Nov 27, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Is 'Forever' Too Much Pressure?
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Girl's Best Friend: Is 'Forever' Too Much Pressure?

Marriage should last forever if it's right, but is the constant obsession to get there hurting your connection?

By Nathan Hale Williams · Oct 28, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Is The Company You Keep Bad For Your Relationship?
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Girl's Best Friend: Is The Company You Keep Bad For Your Relationship?

Surround yourself with those who support your happiness or it will be tougher to get there.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Oct 13, 2013
Girl’s Best Friend: Don’t Pack Your Timbs and Vaseline With Your Bible
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Girl’s Best Friend: Don’t Pack Your Timbs and Vaseline With Your Bible

"If you say you’re about a faith that teaches forgiveness, acceptance and love then, how can you mistreat others?"

By Nathan Hale Williams · Sep 15, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: He Should Check His Momma, Not You
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Girl's Best Friend: He Should Check His Momma, Not You

If your man's mom is too pushy, remember that it's his problem, not yours.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Aug 11, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Enjoy New Love, But Don’t Forget Old Friends
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Girl's Best Friend: Enjoy New Love, But Don’t Forget Old Friends

Don’t lose touch with those who count just because you’re in love.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Aug 1, 2013
Girl’s Best Friend: Is It Time to Reconnect With Your Partner?
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Girl’s Best Friend: Is It Time to Reconnect With Your Partner?

It’s so easy to get focused on other things, but you have to stay committed to growing with your partner.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Jul 19, 2013
Girl’s Best Friend: Sometimes You Really Do Have to Lose to Win
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Girl’s Best Friend: Sometimes You Really Do Have to Lose to Win

Letting him go might feel wrong, but sometimes it's just the right thing to do.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Jun 16, 2013
Girl’s Best Friend: Are You Putting Your Thoughts In His Head?
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Girl’s Best Friend: Are You Putting Your Thoughts In His Head?

Don’t let your paranoia destroy your relationship.

By Nathan Hale Williams · May 17, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Jealousy Is Worse than What He 'Could' Be Doing
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Girl's Best Friend: Jealousy Is Worse than What He 'Could' Be Doing

Warning: If you're constantly worried about what he might be doing, even if he's done nothing wrong, he could still say goodbye.

By Nathan Hale Williams · May 17, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Don’t Lose a Good Man Over Picky Pet Peeves
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Girl's Best Friend: Don’t Lose a Good Man Over Picky Pet Peeves

If there's "just this one thing" you dislike about the guy you're dating, are you sure it's really a deal breaker?

By Nathan Hale Williams · Apr 26, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Is It Time To Scrap Your Five-Year Plan and Start Over?
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Girl's Best Friend: Is It Time To Scrap Your Five-Year Plan and Start Over?

Sometimes Plan B is really Plan A. Know when to quit and start over.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Apr 12, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Don't Reminisce About What You Never Really Had
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Girl's Best Friend: Don't Reminisce About What You Never Really Had

Ladies, be weary of missing a love that was never worthy of you.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Mar 29, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Is Chivalry On Life Support?
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Girl's Best Friend: Is Chivalry On Life Support?

As more and more brothers disrespect sisters without even noticing, columnist Nathan Hale Williams wonders if chivalry is on its death bed.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Mar 22, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Getting Dumped Is More Likely About Him Than You
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Girl's Best Friend: Getting Dumped Is More Likely About Him Than You

Columnist Nathan Hale Williams recalls lessons learned that helped him overcome the post  breakup stings, and may help you too.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Mar 12, 2013
Girl's Best Friend: Good Friends Make Great Husbands
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Girl's Best Friend: Good Friends Make Great Husbands

If a husband is what you’re after, you may need to look no further than the best guy friend you have.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Mar 8, 2013
Girl’s Best Friend: Are You His Girlfriend or His Errand Girl?
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Girl’s Best Friend: Are You His Girlfriend or His Errand Girl?

Ladies, a real man doesn't need you to run his errands. Think about it.

By Nathan Hale Williams · Mar 1, 2013

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