Her Sides

“Just where are my keys hiding”, I thought to myself as I rummaged through the contents of my handbag. I finally dug it out, let myself into my apartment, and shut the door like I was shutting out the world. If only I could shut out the thoughts and feelings that swamped me now. “Oh God, do I always have to deal with this emotional breakdown in every social gathering?” Listening to couples doting over each other, sharing how they could never have achieved a milestone without their spouse, or even how their lives would never have been complete was becoming uncomfortable. These couples are my friends though, we have shared many joys and hurts, and I truly love them, but sometimes it’s hard to take all that in as a single lady. Was I being jealous or covetous? On my nightstand was a copy of Germaine Copeland’s book- Prayers that avail much, I turned the pages to Section D- Preparing Self for Marriage.       “ Father, sometimes being single can be so lonely, so...

Dead end relationship going no where, shouldn't you just end it? He's been giving you all the signs but you choose to ignore it and for what? Just so you can tell your friends you also have a boyfriend?  Girl, we need to talk. Johnny-two-shoes shows up everyday after work, waiting in the parking lot of your office to drive you home. On the way home he stops to buy you dinner, sometimes you watch a movie and top it off with ice cream. Weekends are not any different. Saturday mornings he is at your door, offering to drop you off at the Salon and pick you up afterwards. He has been doing all these lovey-dovey stuffs to please you because he calls you his princess. Then one day Miss-eight-and-all shows up at his office. She's been recruited as the new intern. He tells you about her on the way home and you notice the excitement in his voice as he describes her work and how much of a help she is to everyone at the office. He remembers she has a bag that looked like one...

How many times have you wondered, does money really matter when you are considering who to date or even marry? Should you marry for love or pick out the guy with the huge paycheck? Honestly I’m still trying to decide. Two young ladies are seated at the bar having drinks, just chilling on a Friday night trying to have a good time. A gentleman walks up to them. He is wearing a tailored suit and leather shoes. His beard is well trimmed and his eyes cool and confident.       “Hello Ladies” he says with a smile that commands them to respond. They do and invite him for a drink. He begins to talk about his day and the business deal he is trying to close. The ladies find him intriguing. He turns his attention to one of them and the other lady leave the pair to find another company. She runs into a guy at the corner of the room. He is wearing a pair of blue jeans and well-worn shirt. He smiles and invites her to sit. She considers and decides to hear him out....