"I would be patient, kind, faithful and true...to a man who loves music, a man who loves art, respects the spirit world, and thinks with his heart..."
I heard these India Arie lyrics today (from her song, I am Ready for Love) and I thought, "Yeah, that's all I need to make me want to settle down..." But is that REALLY my truth?
Well, the truth is that if I TRULY wanted to be married by now...I could be... My last two official boyfriends (I had a few complicated situations in between) had rings on the lay away...but I left both of them...because I messed up. See, we always think that it's the man who is the "dog" and the woman who is the victim...but that's not always the case. Am I a runaway bride? I just run before the engagement or proposal actually happens...
People, men in particular, always ask me, "WHY are you still single?" or, "WHY aren't YOU married?" My answer always USED to be, "Because boys are stupid!" LOL. But after a few conversations from some of my male friends that are in relationships, my answer has recently shifted to... "Because boys are stupid, and the good ones are with stupid women!"
You see, it seems as if, when we have something good, we take it for granted. It seems to be very difficult for us all to cherish a good thing when we have it. Why is that?
I was listening/watching the On the Go with Tiffany Patton radio show today on Urban Nation Radio. Her guest, Author Linda Dominique Grosvenor-Holland, said a couple of things that resonated with me...
"There is someone that is designed to plug into your purpose in life." That's what she had to say about soul mates. Do you believe in soul mates?
She also said, "BE what you desire in a mate."
SIGH.
So now, as of the month of August, I have just been focusing on loving me as hard as I love on everyone else, especially those that I am in a relationship...or situationship with...
Everyone says that loving yourself first, and best, is the key to a healthy and lasting relationship...so I guess I should finally, TRULY give that a try huh? So, that's why I have dubbed August, my #SummerLoveTour...the month where I focus on me and everything that I love, and loving on me as hard as I love on everyone else. Believe it or not, it's easier said than done...but I'm giving it my best try. :)
So we shall see how it all pans out.
In the meantime I'm having a whole lot of fun surrounding myself with people and things that intrigue me...and it feel SO good. I am on a natural high every day.
Perhaps soon, I will find the love of my live, but in the meantime, that love is ME. :)
Beautifully said, love the honesty and insight. Thank you for your honesty and transparency, I believe that many of us often find comfort with certain people/relationships that's why many are with ones we truly don't connect with. I think your approach is a wise and responsible one, truly loving ourselves and being totally honest with ourselves is a huge step in growth. I believe for true happiness with from a relationship must have GOD and friendship, clarity on your boundaries and limits. Overall we all can reach a true happiness within ourselves which allows us to love others, that is true love.
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