Love Archives - One Smart Sista https://onesmartsista.com/category/love/ The Smart Guide to Love, Dating, and Relationships Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:48:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://onesmartsista.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cropped-OSS-Logo-1-32x32.png Love Archives - One Smart Sista https://onesmartsista.com/category/love/ 32 32 You Can Miss Him Without Going Back: What to Consider Before Reconnecting With an Ex https://onesmartsista.com/you-can-miss-him-without-reconnecting-with-an-ex/ https://onesmartsista.com/you-can-miss-him-without-reconnecting-with-an-ex/#respond Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:48:09 +0000 https://onesmartsista.com/?p=14648 You were doing fine. You went to work, handled your responsibilities, laughed at something ridiculous in the group chat, and made it through the day without checking his page. Then a song came on. Or you passed the restaurant where you had your first date. Or Sunday evening got quiet, and you remembered how you […]

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Signs a Gemini Man is Interested In You https://onesmartsista.com/signs-a-gemini-man-is-interested-in-you/ https://onesmartsista.com/signs-a-gemini-man-is-interested-in-you/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:56:24 +0000 https://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=6982 Interested in a talkative Gemini man and confused if he’s actually interested in you? If so, we’re going to dive into some of the characteristics of the communicative Gemini man. Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac, is known for being curious, intelligent, and adaptable. When it comes to romantic relationships, Geminis can be flirtatious […]

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21 Simple Ways to Show You Love Someone https://onesmartsista.com/ways-to-show-you-love-someone/ https://onesmartsista.com/ways-to-show-you-love-someone/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:19:53 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=1001 Who says you can only show love and affection on Valentine’s Day? Not me. It’s the little things that count and I believe there are many ways to show you love someone. So how do you show someone you love them without breaking the bank or looking like a cliche’? It’s probably easier than you […]

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Why We Need to Stop Criticizing Halle Berry’s Love Life https://onesmartsista.com/stop-criticizing-halle-berrys-love-life/ https://onesmartsista.com/stop-criticizing-halle-berrys-love-life/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:39:53 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=568 Poor Halle Berry.  She can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to her love life. Recently we heard the news that Halle Berry has filed for divorce from Olivier Martinez, making this what it seems like a long string of love and marital disasters. After two years of marriage and one son, the seemingly […]

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Why You Don’t Date Bad Boys https://onesmartsista.com/date-bad-boys/ https://onesmartsista.com/date-bad-boys/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:41:53 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=454 If anyone knows me, they know I love music and I have three girl crushes from the industry- Rihanna, Beyonce’ and…. Ciara. Yes, Ciara.  She’s beautiful, talented and can dance her ass off. So, when Future (her ex and father to her son) begins to blast her during interviews, I’m ready to get on his […]

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How to Find Mr. Right https://onesmartsista.com/why-picking-the-wrong-men-is-more-of-a-reflection-of-you/ https://onesmartsista.com/why-picking-the-wrong-men-is-more-of-a-reflection-of-you/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2015 03:31:25 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=397 One question I ponder frequently, is how to find Mr. Right.  Over dinner, my father and I were having a conversation about men and relationships. I started rambling on and on about how I wish I could meet a good man, because the last few were disappointments.  My father looked at me and right before […]

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How to Leave Him Alone – 5 Takeaways from Karrueche Tran’s Interview with Iyanla Vanzant https://onesmartsista.com/leave-him-alone/ https://onesmartsista.com/leave-him-alone/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:51:49 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=385 If you were like me, you were glued to OWN’s Iyanla Vanzant Fix My Life episode this past Saturday with Karrueche Tran.  During this time, Ms. Tran tried to set the record straight and tell her story about her relationship with Chris Brown. You’re also probably wondering why she can’t leave him alone.  I mean, […]

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Why I Agree with Anthony Mackie and How You Should Make “Daddy a Sandwich” https://onesmartsista.com/agree-anthony-mackie-make-daddy-sandwich/ https://onesmartsista.com/agree-anthony-mackie-make-daddy-sandwich/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:24:58 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=286   Recently, Wendy Williams invited Anthony Mackie on her show to discuss his role in the movie ‘Black and White’.  One of the discussions between the two of them surrounded the gender roles of women and men in relationships.  Both Anthony and Wendy agreed that each sex should play out different roles in their relationship.  Most […]

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How to Get the Love You Deserve in 2015 https://onesmartsista.com/get-love-deserve-2015/ https://onesmartsista.com/get-love-deserve-2015/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:48:49 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=280 Happy New Year My Lovelies!!! I am so excited for this new year, not only for me, but for you as well.  I believe that this is the year for you to find the love and romance you deserve. If you are single or about to be single, 2015 will be the year for you […]

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How to Mix Social Media and Your Relationship https://onesmartsista.com/shouldnt-use-social-media-update-world-relationship/ https://onesmartsista.com/shouldnt-use-social-media-update-world-relationship/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:31:39 +0000 http://www.onesmartsista.com/?p=266 In the world of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, everyone’s business is anybody’s business.  Using social media to update your friends and family on a recent trip or hot new dress you bought is great, but it’s not okay to discuss the happenings of your boo with them.  Unless you’re Chris Brown and Karruche Tran, it’s […]

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