RelationshipsRelationshipshttp://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2012-10-20T03:15:38ZSquarespaceCan men forgive cheating?http://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2012/1/23/can-men-forgive-cheating.htmlcocoa chanelle2012-01-24T04:57:41Z2012-01-24T04:57:41Z Written by @DjCocoaChanelle

Can men forgive cheating??? NO NO & NO!!! Well, some of them can, but for the most part, the average man has a much harder time forgiving cheating than women do.

When men cheat, women are expected to just "get over it" and move on, but when a woman cheats it seems like all HELL breaks loose and the man is usually unable to forgive her.]]>FaceTime & Skype Video Chatting Good Or Bad For Relationships?http://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2012/1/19/facetime-skype-video-chatting-good-or-bad-for-relationships.htmlcocoa chanelle2012-01-20T01:28:28Z2012-01-20T01:28:28Z Written by @DjCocoaChanelle

When it comes to relationships, we all know that seeing each other in person is the best way to bond, but realistically speaking, there has to be other forms of communication for the in-between-times when you are not together physically.]]>5 signs he's getting TOO comfortablehttp://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2012/1/2/5-signs-hes-getting-too-comfortable.htmlcocoa chanelle2012-01-03T04:58:56Z2012-01-03T04:58:56Z Written by @DjCocoaChanelle

Ahhhhh the Honeymoon phase, that's when everybody's on their best behavior. What happens when the honeymoon is over? (cue dramatic music) DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!

It's normal for couples to feel more comfortable with each other as time passes. Positive comfortability is a great thing, but if you start noticing subtle negative changes taking place... there's a chance somebody's getting a lil TOO comfortable (in a bad way).

He stops doing the little things:
In the beginning, most men go out of their way to get on your good side. They do the little things to make you happy. It could be something as simple as asking you "how's your day"? When he stops doing those little things he did in the beginning, it's possible he feels like he already has you and he doesn't need to put in any extra work to keep you smiling (bad move guys). The rule of thumb is... whatever you did to get a person, keep doing it!!]]>
10 Signs He's TOO Immaturehttp://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2011/12/30/10-signs-hes-too-immature.htmlcocoa chanelle2011-12-30T15:12:30Z2011-12-30T15:12:30Z Written by @DjCocoaChanelle

Baby Boy is one of my favorite movies. Remember how Jody didn't have a job, drove his girlfriends car (never put gas in it), hung out with is boys doing nothing all day and lived with his mom by choice?

He was a immature mess, but through the magic of Hollywood, by the end of the movie, Jody turned out to be a great guy (if only real life could be like Hollywood). Check out the 10 signs he's TOO immature...

1. He still lives with his parents (by choice):
Maybe he likes his mom to do his laundry and cook for him, wouldn't we all like that? at some point we gotta grow up and leave the nest, it's a part of being a mature adult.

Anyone can fall on hard times and need help until they get back on their feet (that's understandable) a person shouldn't be judged for that, but any man who chooses to live at home past a certain age for no legit reason is probably on the immature side.]]>
Sex vs Making Love, is there a difference?http://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2011/11/18/sex-vs-making-love-is-there-a-difference.htmlcocoa chanelle2011-11-18T07:24:05Z2011-11-18T07:24:05Z written by @DjCocoaChanelle

Is there a difference between Sex and Making Love? YES! there's a HUGE difference. Physically sex & making love may have similarities, but the emotional aspect of "Making love" is what separates the two.

"Making love" is about sharing a deep emotional connection, showing your love by physically & emotionally expressing how you feel to a person you love or deeply care about.

"Making love" involves intimacy & affection, things like passionate kissing and verbally expressing how you feel in the moment. When you have feelings for someone, sex is not about self satisfaction, you'll naturally want to make your partner feel special. Satisfying them becomes your priority, not the other way around.]]>10 Signs He's A GOOD Guy.http://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2011/10/13/10-signs-hes-a-good-guy.htmlcocoa chanelle2011-10-14T00:40:31Z2011-10-14T00:40:31Z written by @DjCocoaChanelle

Sometimes when i hear women describing what they consider to be a "Good Guy"... i'll hear them say things like "he does_________ for a living" or "He makes ________ per year" or he drives _________... It's great to have a man who has a good job and is financially stable, but by no means should that be the deciding factor on whether he's a GOOD man or not.

I've dated men who were very well off financially, Dining at the best restaurants and getting the most expensive gifts mean nothing if that's all a man has to offer. Money can't buy true love.

1. He ask "Hows Your Day?"
Some men ask how's your day while secretly hoping you won't tell them because they really could care less about your day... Then there's the good guy who ask "How's your day" and you can feel that he really cares :)]]>
6 Common Lies Men Tell Women...http://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2011/10/11/6-common-lies-men-tell-women.htmlcocoa chanelle2011-10-11T23:09:35Z2011-10-11T23:09:35Z written by @DjCocoaChanelle

I'll call you
I never understood this, but for some odd reason it's the norm for a man to end a conversation with, “I’ll call you later” or “I’ll call you right back” instead of just being honest and saying, "i'll try to call you later" or “I might call, but I most likely won’t.
My phone was dead, ringer was off/vibrate OR i didn't have signal
I have used the line "my signal was out" a few times, and though it may have sounded like a lie, it wasn't. However... phone lies are pretty common these days with men... as for the old "my phone was dead, off or on vibrate" lie or any other phone lie it all boils down to TWO questions "do i trust this man"? and "is he the type to lie about something like that?" ...hmmmmm, if your GUT tells you his story makes no sense, you're probably right.]]>
10 good questions to ask when getting to know someone...http://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2011/9/28/10-good-questions-to-ask-when-getting-to-know-someone.htmlcocoa chanelle2011-09-29T03:00:28Z2011-09-29T03:00:28Z written by @DjCocoaChanelle

1. Are you married / or do have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Any studdering, hesitation or giggling is a MAJOR red flag. "Are you single" is a very simple question that should have a very simple answer... i remember this man was trying to approach me, i asked him if he was single... first he giggled (nervous laughter) then he said "why you ask me that"? then he said "yes i'm single", then he says "i have friends", translation... "no i'm not single, i have a girl but i'm also a dog". SMH!!! If a man/woman is single he/she will answer that question with a simple "YES" (with no pause), anything other than that is suspect.]]>
LOVE ADVICE: The Perfect Relationshiphttp://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2011/9/27/love-advice-the-perfect-relationship.htmlcocoa chanelle2011-09-27T20:23:45Z2011-09-27T20:23:45Z
When it comes to relationship advice, it's always good to listen to someone older and wiser who has been-there-done-that and succeeded at love.

This youtube video titled the "Perfect Relationship" has received almost a million views and is packed with very valuable relationship advice from a older woman who speaks from experience.]]>Should A Woman Pay On A Date?http://iamcocoa.com/relationships/2011/9/8/should-a-woman-pay-on-a-date.htmlcocoa chanelle2011-09-08T12:00:56Z2011-09-08T12:00:56Z written by @DjCocoaChanelle

Call me old fashion, but when it comes to dating in the very beginning stages, i like the good ole days when a man actually courted and romanced a woman the traditional way to make her feel special. What happened to those days?]]>