Bad Boyfriend Poker?

Not sure if anyone else has seen the posters for this in the subways in downtown Toronto. But it explains why I always hear people complaining about their men.

Where are all the POSITIVE stories about GREAT men?!!!

  So to the radio stations that think the only way to gain listeners is by promoting bad, unethical and inauthentic behavior, I'm posting a challenge to you today:

Create an AWESOME MAN POKER!!! I can give them my AMP STAMP :)

 If you do, I GUARANTEE to bring you at least 20 stories of what AWESOME MEN look like... Heck, I got way more than that to list!!!

My one ask for you is to leave it open to ALL men... Because AMP's that I know don't stay single for long :)  Cheers to Nawar, Jay, Dee, Ry, Bas, Moe, Brent, Ian, Bobby, Sean, Naz, Iain, Ariel, Steve, Trevor, Alen, Alex, Mark, Marc, Michael, Chris, Asier, Shahab, Alex, Stephen, Daniel, Randy, Ricardo, Roger, Jacques... 

See, this is so y'all know that I'm not bluffin' - There's 20+ men right there who get my AMP STAMP!!!  :)

Should Relationships Be Hard Work?

In society we've gotten used to thinking of a relationship being "hard work".

If a relationship involves daily arguing, fighting, especially over minor, insignificant things, is it really worth it?

I'm going to give you another possibility:

A loving, authentic relationship can really be like water; Consistently changing, and nourishing to the mind, body and soul. 

I have been in a loving partnership for over two and a half years, and I can tell you, that it certainly does not feel like work. Don't get me wrong - it doesn't mean we never fight... It just means that when we're feeling discomfort, we don't hide - we get straight to the root of the problem and solve it!!! In the heat of those arguments, the blood gets pumping, and it gets really scary. However, we both know that being authentic, and truthful about what's really happening is the only way to keep our relationship healthy and happy. 

Please don't buy into the stereotypes that tell you that all relationships are hard work. Choose a partner who helps you grow, who you can help to grow, who you truly enjoy the company of, who can make you laugh, who can make you cry tears of joy... And drink in that nourishing soul food :).

If you can relate, or if you can't - please comment! The only way we can change how the world runs is if we can learn to share our stories :). 

Find It, or Earn It?

My dear friend, colleague and PR Guru Sandra posted an article today about the world's wealthiest bachelors. Each one has a net worth of at least a few billion dollars. It got me thinking:

Would I rather marry rich, or be with a man who gets rich WHILE we're in a relationship?

I remember my own boyfriend Nawar telling me about the Michelle Obama story , which pretty much states that she's a strong woman who would make sure her man KNEW how powerful HE was, and is.  Whether its a true story or urban legend, it certainly inspired me!

I believe any man, with the right support, encouragement, and strong partner, can become a millionaire/billionaire. I choose to be that strong, empowered woman who consistently helps my may rise to the challenge of conquering the world, with me right there by his side...

What do you choose?