Getting Over My Marriage Hangups

Getting Over My Marriage Hangups

Mary Mata December 7, 2011

It seems that everyone in my social circle is getting engaged or married, which has forced my boyfriend and me to finally discuss this whole marriage business. I always vaguely […]

Latino Men Are Always The Most Critical Of Me

Mary Mata November 18, 2011

The people that get most upset about what I write are almost always Latino men. I’m not stereotyping or exaggerating — this is simply a fact. Nearly all of the […]

The Rules Of Attraction Are Different In Mexico

Mary Mata November 9, 2011

I was in my father’s hometown in Mexico tying some loose ends – signing off some property that was left to my name as part of my inheritance. My intention […]

Wondering About Women Who Hate Women

Mary Mata November 2, 2011

Ladies, have you ever walked into a room full of people and noticed that many of the women were giving you dirty looks for no reason at all? I call it […]

Online Dating As A Single, 40ish Mom

Mary Mata September 13, 2011

After a few years of consideration, I have ventured into the world of online dating. All my experiences in dating prior to this decision happened many years ago and had […]

I Wanted To Marry A Latino, Fell For A White Guy

Mary Mata July 20, 2011

In college there was no doubt in my mind that I would marry a Mexican. I didn’t want my culture to be diluted. I wanted to live in a Spanish-speaking […]

Before You Leave, Know The 6 Stages Of A Relationship

Mary Mata May 19, 2011

[Editor’s Note: If you don’t read in Spanish you can translate this page using Google Chrome.] Todas las personas al entrar en una relación quisieran que se cumpliera la frase “Y […]