You know the one that is used in reference to professional woman; woman you can obtain for money. I knew the word growing up but never used it; it’s a nasty word that has evolved in the Amharic language to become part of the everyday vocabulary. S this and S that… Nowadays it’s the norm [...]
Published by November 8th, 2007 in Current Issues and Dating.Archive for the 'Dating' Category
Let’s face the reality; there is a huge divide between African Americans and Ethiopians especially when it comes to dating and social relations. Unfortunately in the society that we live in, African Americans get the short end of the stick – they are portrayed in a negative light by people and the media. I’ve heard [...]
Published by August 26th, 2007 in Current Issues and Dating.There’s romance then there’s romance Ethio style. How he addresses me and talks to me in both Amaregna and English in itself leaves me speechless. When he say’s yene konjo, nefse, or ewedeshaleu it melts the skin off of me but I’m not selfish I give as much as I receive if not more. I [...]
Published by July 17th, 2007 in Advice, Dating and Social.I feel defining your relationship and your mutual decision to be or not to be exclusive is very important. Many couples spend time dating but never discuss the point they’ve crossed from just seeing each other to being committed. Exclusivity doesn’t apply to every relationship but having “the talk” should. I’ve heard some people say, [...]
Published by July 2nd, 2007 in Advice and Dating.This article is a follow-up to Love A 1st sight? parts One, Two and Three. It was quite a rainy day in South Beach Miami that afternoon. A category 4 hurricane has been reported to hit the south side of the peninsula in just about 12 hours. Cool ocean-breeze-turned-to-gusty wind blazed through the window swinging [...]
Published by June 25th, 2007 in Dating and Series.
