So Why Are We All in Love With Men Who Don't Exist?

Because they're uncomplicated.

Because they're exciting.

Because they're safe fantasies.

Because they let us escape.

Because they remind us what anticipation feels like.

Because sometimes it's nice to be wanted without simultaneously being asked where the ketchup is.

Because women who spend their entire lives taking care of everyone else occasionally want to imagine being completely taken care of.

And yes.

Sometimes we read them because the man knows his way around a bedroom.

We're grown women.

We can admit it.

The Black Coffee Rule:

If it has to be loaded with sugar, excuses, mixed signals, fake effort, and pretty packaging just to be tolerable… it probably isn’t for you. Black coffee women know the vibe:
Strong. Bold. Slightly intimidating. An acquired taste for weak people.