When it comes to dating, tennis champ Serena Williams has tried her hand at love with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Common and Drake. So it’s only right that she’d dish out some wise words for the single ladies. In the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine, readers were given the opportunity to question the 34-year-old on all things love, lust and Netflix.
Check out some our our fave replies below …
Dear Serena – I love my boyfriend, but the man can’t dress. How do I help him without hurting his feelings? —Shopping for a Cause.
Williams – Show him images from magazines and Pinterest that you think would look nice on him, but more important, make sure that you like who he is as a person. I like a man who has a unique style. I’d hate for him to fit into a mold or to blend in with the other guys.”
That’s right, she tells us to love our partners, flaws and all. She went on to admit that she didn’t always understand the gravity of “Netflix and Chill.”
Dear Serena – I’ve always thought that ‘Netflix and chill’ really meant watching Netflix and chilling. Am I naive?
Williams – I have to tell you, I thought the same exact thing. When I say ‘Netflix and chill,’ that’s what?” quipped Williams. “I guess you and I are just old-fashioned — if you can call Netflix old-fashioned!
On a more serious note, the tennis GOAT gave some advice on the importance of staying true to yourself while dating, noting that sometimes self-doubt in a relationship comes from doing the complete opposite.
Dear Serena – Sometimes when I begin dating a new guy, I start doubt ing myself and feel my initial confidence (which helped snag him in the first place!) slip away. How do I keep up my self- esteem? —Doubtful Debbie
Williams – First you need to identify where the self-doubt is coming from. I think that goes back to always being yourself from the beginning. Be confident of your inner strength and beauty, and that will be reflected on the outside. My mom always taught my sisters and me to be ourselves and to stay true to who we are.
Solid guidance for a woman who dated Drizzy Drake, Common, and a Silicon Valley CEO, among others. Are you feeling Williams wise words on dating and self-love? Sound off in the comment section below.
