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BOUNDARIES YOUR MAN’S EX WOMAN SHOULD RESPECT

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I can’t believe I have to write a post about this, about boundaries. But y’all we are in an era where the exes are just not getting it and because of that the demise of relationships are happening everywhere. I can’t even begin to explain to you all how many times I have seen an ex step out of her lane. Thinking that it’s appropriate to do certain things or behave a certain way when communicating with her former man, who is now your (my) man. If it’s not a text message saying “wyd” past 7pm, it’s a “Good morning” text before the sun rises. Neither of them being okay to send to a man who is with someone else. Don’t they get it? Their former man is taken. He is with someone else now and y’all are happy. Thriving in a way that doesn’t welcome distraction, disrespect, or other people. Exes included.

So without further ado, lets jump straight into things shall we? Today’s post is for the boundaries your man’s ex woman should respect. Hell needs to respect if we’re getting literal.  Continue Reading

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Life Lesson

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Life lesson number #1.

My mom said always save your money, you never know when you could end up broke.

As a child I thought that was silly, how could money disappear on its own? Continue Reading

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VISITED: FIG & OLIVE

Fig & Olive

Happy start of the week you guys! I woke up so ready to get my day started. I mean, yes I am a morning person, so most of my mornings usually begin like this. But today? Today felt especially good.  I’d like to think much of it stems from my wonderful experience at Fig & Olive: Houston this past weekend. After a draining, but rewarding week — my visit to the restaurant was just what the Doctor ordered. I ate yummy food, laughed till I was nearly at the point of tears, and indulged in a cocktail… or three. Maybe two? Needless to say, I enjoyed my time thoroughly. SO, it stands to reason that in today’s post I’m sharing all things Fig & Olive. From the scenic views, to the food, all the way down to the staff — I’m breaking down why this spot will be the reason all your brunch dreams come true.  Continue Reading

Life

ONCE A CHEATER, ALWAYS A CHEATER

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Now I write this knowing full well there will be three types of people reading this. So I figured I’d just get a few disclaimers out of the way now. The first? The person who agrees with me wholeheartedly and can’t wait to read more about why cheaters gone always cheat (southern drawl for more emphasis). Because you sis, have never been confused on the matter. The second? The person who happens to be with a cheater reformed and will read today’s post with fear in their heart (or maybe even anger?). Worried that what I have to say may hold some weight. Or feel accusatory in some way. The third? Now if you fall in the third category, you’re in the clear. You’ve never been cheated on and are reading today’s post for the sake of insight only.  Continue Reading

Life

SUPPORT WORKS BOTH WAYS

support works both ways

It’s disheartening to realize that there are a number of times when strangers will readily support you before your own friends. Or own family from time to time. However, it’s interesting that the same isn’t supposed to ring true on their end. At their moment of need they expect you to jump through hoops to show support. They want you to pull out all the stops to lend a hand. Whether it’s to promote their new business, wear their hair line, or support the people they love — they want your support readily.

So it begs the question: Why can’t they do the same for you? Why is it that they don’t recognize that support works both ways?  Continue Reading