Love, dating and sex. We all love to explore the world of love and dating and here in Merida, relationships, love and sex are hot topics for all!
How Technology Changed the Rhythm of Our Relationships Last year, I wrote about the rapid growth of technology and its impact on modern relationships. The more I’ve reflected on that article, the more I’ve realized that the real story isn’t technology itself, but how our intimate relationships are adapting to it. It’s impressive—and, at times, […]
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Have Women Raised the Bar Too High—or Have Men Stopped Reaching for It? A generation ago, women were encouraged to find a man with a stable job, good values, and the ability to provide. Fast forward to today, and women have become providers themselves. We’re earning degrees, starting businesses, climbing corporate ladders, purchasing homes, and
Ladies, Are We Outgrowing the Dating Pool? Read More »
Withdrawing too soon, ending too early, and never staying long enough to see love earn its value. We live in a world that moves at the speed of a scroll. And somewhere between that pace and cancel culture, we’ve developed a quiet—yet very loud—habit of walking away from relationships before they’ve had the chance to
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Does sleeping separately strengthen a marriage — or quietly reshape its intimacy? A few weeks ago, sitting with a group of moms, I overheard a conversation that quietly pulled everyone in. They were talking about sleeping in separate rooms from their spouses. The tone wasn’t dramatic. It was practical. Curious. Even empowered. Snoring. Work schedules.
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A conversation about intention, partnership, and what actually works. While at lunch the other day—with the most eclectic, mixed company—a very interesting topic came up around a recent research study that suggests: Same-sex (male) relationships may be thriving differently than heterosexual and women-with-women relationships. I’m not here to rewrite the wheel or jump to quick
Designing Love Instead of Defaulting: What Relationship Research Is Really Saying Read More »
Deep in the Yucatán jungle, beneath the heavy green hush of ancient trees, I had the chance to attend a talk at a hacienda by Stephen Jenkinson — author, cultural activist, former palliative care worker, and a voice for a different kind of wisdom. His work, grounded in elderhood and grief literacy, speaks to something
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When sparks fly between two people at different stages of life, age becomes both irrelevant and impossible to ignore. Here’s how to keep the chemistry alive and the connection grounded — no matter the number on your driver’s license. By Assata Akil, Sex in Mid City Let’s talk about it — dating across age lines
Love in the Age of Wi-Fi — Navigating Social Media in Your Relationship By Assata Akil There was a time when, if someone couldn’t reach you, they simply… couldn’t reach you. No pings. No buzzes. No little green dot saying you’re online. Just a moment of peace, mystery, or intentional absence. It might’ve started with
Written by Assata Akil There’s power in the silent revolution. The kind that doesn’t announce itself. The kind that begins beneath the surface. There’s power in the pivot. In choosing differently. In letting go of what no longer fits. In the stillness, I noticed it— a quiet invitation to pause. To listen. To make space.
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Written by Assata Akil Relationships can be tricky. You’re wooed, giggly, caught up in the rush of the beginning—and then you relax. You think, this feels good. I could get used to this. So you do. You stop dressing up. Stop planning. Stop flirting. Love slips into loungewear—lazy, predictable, unbothered. But comfort is tricky—it wears
Assata’s Sex in MID City The Comfort Zone: Where Desire Goes to Die Read More »