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ONCE A CHEATER, ALWAYS A CHEATER

Posted on July 19, 2019
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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

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SUPPORT WORKS BOTH WAYS

Posted on July 17, 2019
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

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WHY IT’S SO HARD FOR MOST WOMEN TO MAKE THE FIRST MOVE

Posted on July 12, 2019
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As much as the times call for women empowerment and taking charge, there is a significant deficit when it comes to applying such sentiments to dating and women making the first move. Whether, it’s the fear of rejection. Or it’s the traditional mindset you were raised with. Most women prefer NOT to make the first move. In today’s post, I’m sharing my thoughts on why it’s so hard for most women to make the first move, advice on putting yourself out there and just doing it + my personal experiences.

SO, keep reading for more. Continue Reading

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WHY CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM ISN’T FOR THE FAINT & WEARY

Posted on July 8, 2019
constructive criticism

Some people just can’t take it.

Constructive criticism that is. I’m not sure if it’s because the very things pointed out by someone that loves you are things you’ve always thought about yourself. Or maybe it’s the notion that someone pointed out something that needs to be changed before you got a chance to start working on it internally. That is of course, so others could notice the change externally. Hell, it might even be that you were under the impression you were doing a wonderful job of hiding those character flaws.

In any event, it’s why I believe constructive criticism isn’t for the faint and weary. Continue Reading