Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Date a Younger Man

Happy New Year! And what better way to start the new year than with a spring and summer romance. Winning the lottery wouldn't have hurt, but this is a close second. 

Yep, I've joined the ranks of Demi, Cher and Vivica A. Fox. I'm seeing a young man. NO ONE would have believed this. Mainly me. 

My arguement for not accepting numerous dates I've been asked on by younger suitor was, "I'm not trying to raise no half grown ass man!" I didn't think men my age possessed the maturity I require in a relationship. I was not about to enter into something with someone who I know is of the XBox generation - - sitting around playing hours of video games, drinking crunk juice and listening to Ludacris was not on my agenda of things to do. What changed my mind? Winning a 25 year old in a contest. Here's how it happened. 

With my family being displaced by Hurricane Katrina I had been assisting them with resources to help rebuild their lives. In the process of helping, many people reached out to me to assist ME in my efforts. One of those people was Comic View and Def Jam comedian Hope Flood. This wonderful lady decided to take me and a few other women out for a special day of rest and relaxation (she calls it A Day of Hope). After that day of pampering I thought we would all say our good-bye's and go back to being just "us". But, Hope, being the fantastic person she is maintained contact with us all. She would check in to see how my family was doing and to ask if she could offer any more help. 

One day Hope contacted me to invite me and some of the other ladies to her comedy show as special guest. This comedy show takes place at Club Atlantis in Dallas, TX. As always, I was going to try and finagle my way out of it. I really do not like clubs and was not feeling it. But, for all that Hope has done for this community and my family, I was willing to go to support the cause. 

It wasn't just a comedy show, it was a Jazz session, jokes and various contests - hence the show being called "Jokes & Jazz". I had a great time. One beer and a apple martini later had me looser than a slinky.