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Operation SAVE-A-LIFE
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DPAC Concerts
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Homecoming Event Listing
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Politics vs Relationships
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Conversation with Craig
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At Your New Beginning
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By: Kiea Chanel If relationships aren’t tricky enough you got to throw in your political stance which most couples don’t go into a relationship thinking this is something that needs to be considered. It’s new and everything smells like roses even his/her bad breathe in the morning.
Now perhaps because it’s an election year it seems to be the educational speaking point but do you count your mate out if he/she has a different political view than you? Typical answer is of course not!! We are in love and love will conquer all to get us through whatever. Would you say this is a valid argument?? Sure it is. When you commit yourself to another person you go into that relationship with the hope of it working out for the better and that the love you have for one another can get
the two of you through any situation. So how does your political view affect your relationship to the point of a break an up? It all goes back to communication and not forgetting who you truly are when you enter a new or are in a current relationship. When you are getting to know someone don’t ask some things ASK EVERYTHING!!! You want to know it all and truly you NEED to know it all. It’s just like the saying goes: From the rooter to the tooter!! Everything right down to their political views and do they coincide with your views. Ask yourself this question if I have a different belief in something as major as politics (Republican vs. Democrat) than my partner then how will this affect our lives? How do we raise our children having different belief to then confuse them in an already confusing system? These my friends are questions you need to focus on when you are speaking with your mate to ensure you are on the right path to not only a successful relationship but a successful life journey. So how can my political stance be a dagger in my heart and wind us up in a failed relationship? Simply put you don’t communicate; you don’t relate which in turn can cause a breakdown in the relationship. Think about it. What is the number one cause of failed relationships? $$$$$ Exactly those dollars!! If you are on opposite sides of a political party the way in
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BLACKOPPS ENTERTAINMENT is proud to present this new and innovative discussion platform We’ve taken the social media platform discussions and merged it within our own digital publications. Who is CRAIG BUTTS? Craig (aka Imara) is the Creator/Writer/Partner/Social-Entrepreneur/ Father/Grandfather/Urban Shaman. His publishing's can be found at: http:// www.cherrymoonpublishing.net EVENTS: Blog Talk Radio- Relationships and Interview Fresh Writers, Creative Writing Class, Book Fairs
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Why is it that black women claim they still think black men are the “shit”, yet seem to act nicer and more polite to whites in general?
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At your new beginning! Many of us have been there and done that. Meaning we have been down that lonely and sometimes still fun
being alone. But when asked if we are alone we say no I am feeling great enjoying this time by myself. Well
happens when that time is gone and there is no one there in the home but you. Yes you and your dog, cat, TV, bottle of wine, liquor, beer… I can go on and on and on. It is lonely sometimes. But remember it is your time
ou’re at a new beginning in your life. I had the pleasure of spending a long day and night with two beautiful women and they talked to me as if they
d to let go and let it be heard. What is strange to me is how lonely they were! They were alone in this world or
elt that way to the both of them. But they had men that they so called loved and lived with. So why were they
ne if they had a mate that they loved so dearly? Why are they here at my home crying and soaking their prob-
with Pinot and Chardonnay two bottles each? Why? Let me tell you why. One their men beat them and cheated
em. Then made them feel as if they were nothing at all. This made me feel really bad for these two ladies. So a man I listen and spoke when they need my advice and encouraged them to seek self-happiness and self-pride
mselves while re-reaching for their goals. Women!!!!! If you are not in a relationship that is not, one productive and two loving! L.E.A.V.E! I have been myself with a woman that did not want more than what she had. Thus pushing me away because I want it all!
e this because as I speak and have spoken to women I have found they too want it all, but you’re not going to
s get all that you want. So my suggestion is to focus on making you happy. If you’re not all together and happy
hould not be in a relationship that makes you feel even worse. Just go out and date! Do you! Party as much and
le as you want too. A party does not have to be an all-nighter but it can be a dinner party with close friends or
g yourself out. Women find your happy place and make sure it is all about you. Remember it is nothing wrong
starting over. Sometimes it is where you need to be in life. At your new beginning! Men I say to you the same! If you are not in a relationship that helps build you and make you into the man
want to be. L.E.A.V.E! We as men do not want to give the women their credit but a successful man has had or
Men I say to you the same! If you are not in a relationship that helps build you and make you into the man you want to be. L.E.A.V.E! We as men do not want to give the women their credit but a successful man has had or has a good woman by his side. We are creatures of need both men and women. But men we need more than the women now days! We need that helping hand, we need, support, we need love too. So when you think you can treat her any kind of way. Think about this. You are making her stronger when you hurt her and you are making it harder for yourself when you realize she gone. And men please stop trying to control your woman, do not smother her! But that is if she is a good woman. If she is not then you are the one that will prevail! I know this because GOD told me so and showed me so! Men find your happy place and make sure it is all about you. Remember it is nothing wrong with starting over. Sometimes it is where you need to be in life. At your new beginning! Family there is nothing wrong with a new beginning! Embrace it! Try it if it deems necessary! But remember at this new juncture in your life you have to be ready for all that may come your way. The Good The Bad and The Ugly! Be at peace as we move forward into the holiday season‌..I love you all and Love, Peace, and Soul
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