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A Boy Is Not A Man
Your so-called man's got you stressin' out on a regular
Seems all you do is just fight about nothin' baby
Out with his friends he comes home late night
(He's got more important things to do)
You see the signs makin' love
He don't take his time
All in a daze someone else must be on his mind
Plans for engagement change to another day
(There slipping far away)
All that you need is a little bit of tenderness
Stability in your life
Pull a star out of the sky and place it on your hand
(Star out the sky and I place it on your hand)
He don't understand cause
Boy is not a man
Still messin' around
Don't know what he really wants
(He don't know if he really wants your love babe)
He don't run your baths
And no he never had your back
Stop messin' around
Cause the boy is not man
(He is not a man)
I can't sit by and watch a man just mistreat a dime
He's got a jewel in his pocket that he can't find
Feel like your loyalty is wasted girl
Why do you chase it girl
(You might as well face it girl)
Is it worth it girl I know it's gettin' old to you
He's givin' dough to you
But he's so cold to you
I'mma stop second guessing myself
And step up straight to you
Want to relate to you and I got the taste for you
All that you need is a little bit of tenderness
Stability in your life
Pull a star out of the sky and I place it on your hand
(On your hand)
He don't understand cause
Boy is not a man
Still messin' around
Don't know what he really wants
(He don't know if he really wants but I know I do girl)
He don't run your baths
And no he never had your back
Stop messin' around
Cause the boy is not man
He don't understand your problems
So how's ever gonna solve them
Baby you know I want your love
When he's sexin' you does your spin get chills girl
New positions everytime, I will girl
You need a change of plans
The boy is not a man
(The boy is not a man)
He don't understand cause
Boy is not a man
Still messin' around
Don't know what he really wants
(He don't know if he really wants but I know I do)
He don't run your baths
And no he never had your back
Stop messin' around
Cause the boy is not man
Your problems
Does he ever try to solve them
(He's not a man)
Baby you know I want your love
Seems all you do is just fight about nothin' baby
Out with his friends he comes home late night
(He's got more important things to do)
You see the signs makin' love
He don't take his time
All in a daze someone else must be on his mind
Plans for engagement change to another day
(There slipping far away)
All that you need is a little bit of tenderness
Stability in your life
Pull a star out of the sky and place it on your hand
(Star out the sky and I place it on your hand)
He don't understand cause
Boy is not a man
Still messin' around
Don't know what he really wants
(He don't know if he really wants your love babe)
He don't run your baths
And no he never had your back
Stop messin' around
Cause the boy is not man
(He is not a man)
I can't sit by and watch a man just mistreat a dime
He's got a jewel in his pocket that he can't find
Feel like your loyalty is wasted girl
Why do you chase it girl
(You might as well face it girl)
Is it worth it girl I know it's gettin' old to you
He's givin' dough to you
But he's so cold to you
I'mma stop second guessing myself
And step up straight to you
Want to relate to you and I got the taste for you
All that you need is a little bit of tenderness
Stability in your life
Pull a star out of the sky and I place it on your hand
(On your hand)
He don't understand cause
Boy is not a man
Still messin' around
Don't know what he really wants
(He don't know if he really wants but I know I do girl)
He don't run your baths
And no he never had your back
Stop messin' around
Cause the boy is not man
He don't understand your problems
So how's ever gonna solve them
Baby you know I want your love
When he's sexin' you does your spin get chills girl
New positions everytime, I will girl
You need a change of plans
The boy is not a man
(The boy is not a man)
He don't understand cause
Boy is not a man
Still messin' around
Don't know what he really wants
(He don't know if he really wants but I know I do)
He don't run your baths
And no he never had your back
Stop messin' around
Cause the boy is not man
Your problems
Does he ever try to solve them
(He's not a man)
Baby you know I want your love
"Lonely Girl"
So he started out takin' you out
Doin' what any man would do
Sayin' any and everything to just get wit you
I can't say I blame him for a girl as fine as you
So he played you out, ain't no doubt
He was runnin' game on you
After all the fun he was through with you
Any way that it goes down girl, he's the one that's gonna lose
Don't cry lonely girl
If you need somebody girl
I know you feel deserted
And you can't find your way back home
I will show you girl
The way that love should feel
You ain't suppose to be hurtin'
And you don't have to be alone
It was hard enough, growing up
Being as beautiful as you
Trying to save your love for the one that's true
It's not always so easy to know what's right to do
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/jon_b/lonely_girl.html ]
It's your first mistake, you can't make
Make someone be down with you
Why do you even take the time out to call that fool
When you know deep in your heart that he don't care 'bout you
Don't cry lonely girl
If you need somebody girl
I know you feel deserted
And you can't find your way back home
I will show you girl
The way that love should feel
You ain't suppose to be hurtin'
And you don't have to be alone
Ooh you can dry your eyes
Pick yourself up and say bye bye
(Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye)
Ooh spread your wings and fly
You don't have to hear another lie
Just so long as you know
The world is waiting there for you it's yours
It's all yours
Don't cry lonely girl
If you need somebody girl
I know you feel deserted
And you can't find your way back home
I will show you girl
The way that love should feel
You ain't supossed to be hurtin'
And you don't have to be alone
Doin' what any man would do
Sayin' any and everything to just get wit you
I can't say I blame him for a girl as fine as you
So he played you out, ain't no doubt
He was runnin' game on you
After all the fun he was through with you
Any way that it goes down girl, he's the one that's gonna lose
Don't cry lonely girl
If you need somebody girl
I know you feel deserted
And you can't find your way back home
I will show you girl
The way that love should feel
You ain't suppose to be hurtin'
And you don't have to be alone
It was hard enough, growing up
Being as beautiful as you
Trying to save your love for the one that's true
It's not always so easy to know what's right to do
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/jon_b/lonely_girl.html ]
It's your first mistake, you can't make
Make someone be down with you
Why do you even take the time out to call that fool
When you know deep in your heart that he don't care 'bout you
Don't cry lonely girl
If you need somebody girl
I know you feel deserted
And you can't find your way back home
I will show you girl
The way that love should feel
You ain't suppose to be hurtin'
And you don't have to be alone
Ooh you can dry your eyes
Pick yourself up and say bye bye
(Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye)
Ooh spread your wings and fly
You don't have to hear another lie
Just so long as you know
The world is waiting there for you it's yours
It's all yours
Don't cry lonely girl
If you need somebody girl
I know you feel deserted
And you can't find your way back home
I will show you girl
The way that love should feel
You ain't supossed to be hurtin'
And you don't have to be alone
Thursday, November 22, 2012
"Happy ThanksGiving"
"HAPPY THANKSGIVING"
i hOPE THAT EVERYONE GETS TO ENJOY THIS hOLIDAY with all of there Family, Friends, and Loved Ones..... And Take the time to really appreciate all that you have and all that you have been blessed with and all of the people you are blessed to have around you and still with you here today!! Much Love & Be Safe!!
~~~ Joe 'J Rag' Rago
i hOPE THAT EVERYONE GETS TO ENJOY THIS hOLIDAY with all of there Family, Friends, and Loved Ones..... And Take the time to really appreciate all that you have and all that you have been blessed with and all of the people you are blessed to have around you and still with you here today!! Much Love & Be Safe!!
~~~ Joe 'J Rag' Rago
Take Time to Appreciate & Resonate with The Goodness
Take the time to really appreciate what is right in front of you. Too Many times and too many people take things and people for granted and look past them. In the search for looking for something more, something better, someone better, they miss the good and quality that may be right there for them and right in front of them.....
Give thanks for life as it is, because just the fact of another day of life is beautiful..... Show your gratitude for this moment, this day, this life, by fully accepting and embracing it all...... Take the time to understand it and appreciate it.....
"Resonate With All Of The Goodness"
Give thanks for life as it is, for it is beautiful. Show your gratitude for this moment, this day, this life, by fully accepting and embracing it all.
Feel the joy that is embedded in every possibility. Bring the joy to life by putting your energy into what is truly good and meaningful.
All is well, all is beautiful when you resonate with the goodness that is always there. Experience the awesome power of love by giving love to all you know.
Every day is a day to be thankful. For every day is a day to add great richness to life.
What you already have is amazing in its value. The good that can come from it, has no limit.
Gratefully embrace the boundless abundance of all that is. Here and now, great fulfillment is yours to create.
"Happy ThanksGiving"
~~ J Rag
http://www.facebook.com/jragmusic
Give thanks for life as it is, because just the fact of another day of life is beautiful..... Show your gratitude for this moment, this day, this life, by fully accepting and embracing it all...... Take the time to understand it and appreciate it.....
"Resonate With All Of The Goodness"
Give thanks for life as it is, for it is beautiful. Show your gratitude for this moment, this day, this life, by fully accepting and embracing it all.
Feel the joy that is embedded in every possibility. Bring the joy to life by putting your energy into what is truly good and meaningful.
All is well, all is beautiful when you resonate with the goodness that is always there. Experience the awesome power of love by giving love to all you know.
Every day is a day to be thankful. For every day is a day to add great richness to life.
What you already have is amazing in its value. The good that can come from it, has no limit.
Gratefully embrace the boundless abundance of all that is. Here and now, great fulfillment is yours to create.
"Happy ThanksGiving"
~~ J Rag
http://www.facebook.com/jragmusic
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Could Have
It doesn’t really matter what you could have done, and what could have been. Focus instead on creating the best of what can be.
Your opportunities are in the present, not in the past. Learn from the mistakes, take inspiration from the disappointments and the successes, and move ahead.
Don’t waste your time fighting battles that have already been decided. Put your effort into crafting a beautiful future from what you now have.
Though you’ve missed opportunities in the past, there are plenty of good opportunities that still remain. You cannot go back, and yet you can go positively forward.
Decide what you will have, what you will do, what you will experience. Decide on the ways you will make a difference, and put your energy into doing precisely that.
Leave behind the thoughts of what could have been. You have the grand opportunity to determine and create what now can be.
Your opportunities are in the present, not in the past. Learn from the mistakes, take inspiration from the disappointments and the successes, and move ahead.
Don’t waste your time fighting battles that have already been decided. Put your effort into crafting a beautiful future from what you now have.
Though you’ve missed opportunities in the past, there are plenty of good opportunities that still remain. You cannot go back, and yet you can go positively forward.
Decide what you will have, what you will do, what you will experience. Decide on the ways you will make a difference, and put your energy into doing precisely that.
Leave behind the thoughts of what could have been. You have the grand opportunity to determine and create what now can be.
When You Care
The way to be strong is to care. The way to be informed is to care, and to do something about what you care about.
The way to be competent, effective, persuasive, inspiring and successful is to care about what you’re doing. Life responds in a positive way when you take a real, authentic interest and invest yourself in it.
It isn’t what you’re doing that determines whether you’re wasting your time. It’s how much care you put into what you’re doing that matters.
When you make the task meaningful, it will be meaningful. When you truly care, and act on what you care about, you’re able to create value in any situation.
Do what you care about, and care about what you do. Be a real, live, genuine, original person, and not just an automaton.
Give care to each moment, each task, each person, and each experience. Life’s best possibilities are fulfilled when you truly care
The way to be competent, effective, persuasive, inspiring and successful is to care about what you’re doing. Life responds in a positive way when you take a real, authentic interest and invest yourself in it.
It isn’t what you’re doing that determines whether you’re wasting your time. It’s how much care you put into what you’re doing that matters.
When you make the task meaningful, it will be meaningful. When you truly care, and act on what you care about, you’re able to create value in any situation.
Do what you care about, and care about what you do. Be a real, live, genuine, original person, and not just an automaton.
Give care to each moment, each task, each person, and each experience. Life’s best possibilities are fulfilled when you truly care
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
"It Is Important To Make A Woman Laugh"
Is there anything more attractive than a guy who can make women laugh? Using humor can relieve the nervous tension of first date jitters and level the ground between you, negate worries about "not being or looking good enough" and draw a man and a woman closer together. Even though some women fall for a guy's impressive job, savings account or his sexy body, the ability to make them laugh is a renowned dating and flirting strategy that works every time--if you know how to use it right.
Whether you realize it or not, humor is critical to your success with women. In fact, a sense of humor usually tops a woman's attraction wish list and is one of the best ways to turn her on. A woman who finds herself laughing along with your great sense of humor is a girl who is more likely to fall for your charms. Another key component of laughter is that when you’re funny around women, it presents you as the kind of guy who’s fun to be with, and if a woman is really interested romantically, she'll laugh at your jokes--even if they aren't funny!
Although laughter is a very effective dating technique, many guys get it completely wrong when they try to be funny around women. Guys who are desperately trying to seek a woman's approval do things like slap-sticky humor or act like a clown, making it obvious that they're trying to make her laugh and coming across as goofy or dorky. Not good.
In order to get a woman laughing and attracted at the same time, you have to get an idea as to what she may find amusing and tease her; however, this doesn't mean be a jerk. It means using gestures, facial expressions and voice tone to create a fun and flirty vibe and assume familiarity with her by doing things like mocking her voice, telling her funny jokes and stories and using your humor to break the touch barrier while making her laugh at the same time.
The only downside to this strategy is that when you're only teasing and making women laugh, you're not showing them the other parts of your personality. Humor is an effective tool, don’t get me wrong, but don’t rely on it to create attraction all by itself. When meeting new women, you don’t necessarily want to kick off every discussion with a joke. Instead, learn a little bit about the woman first and ask her questions, then once you’ve got her talking, you will gain access to more of her personality and seem like a more well-rounded and interesting type of guy.
When it comes to creating attraction, humor can be your most effective tool when you're talking to a woman. Not only will showing off your great sense of humor get a girl to laugh--it's bound to ensure that both of you enjoy your time spent together....
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Whether you realize it or not, humor is critical to your success with women. In fact, a sense of humor usually tops a woman's attraction wish list and is one of the best ways to turn her on. A woman who finds herself laughing along with your great sense of humor is a girl who is more likely to fall for your charms. Another key component of laughter is that when you’re funny around women, it presents you as the kind of guy who’s fun to be with, and if a woman is really interested romantically, she'll laugh at your jokes--even if they aren't funny!
Although laughter is a very effective dating technique, many guys get it completely wrong when they try to be funny around women. Guys who are desperately trying to seek a woman's approval do things like slap-sticky humor or act like a clown, making it obvious that they're trying to make her laugh and coming across as goofy or dorky. Not good.
In order to get a woman laughing and attracted at the same time, you have to get an idea as to what she may find amusing and tease her; however, this doesn't mean be a jerk. It means using gestures, facial expressions and voice tone to create a fun and flirty vibe and assume familiarity with her by doing things like mocking her voice, telling her funny jokes and stories and using your humor to break the touch barrier while making her laugh at the same time.
The only downside to this strategy is that when you're only teasing and making women laugh, you're not showing them the other parts of your personality. Humor is an effective tool, don’t get me wrong, but don’t rely on it to create attraction all by itself. When meeting new women, you don’t necessarily want to kick off every discussion with a joke. Instead, learn a little bit about the woman first and ask her questions, then once you’ve got her talking, you will gain access to more of her personality and seem like a more well-rounded and interesting type of guy.
When it comes to creating attraction, humor can be your most effective tool when you're talking to a woman. Not only will showing off your great sense of humor get a girl to laugh--it's bound to ensure that both of you enjoy your time spent together....
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Become A Better Man
Women are always quite pleased to meet a real gentleman. Following these simple tips will allow the ladies to perceive you as a man of good breeding and taste, so begin elevating yourself by displaying chivalry and the following 10 mannerisms of a true gentleman.
1. Always open doors
This is perhaps the most basic rule of male etiquette out there. It is also one of the easiest to follow so you have no reason to forget it. Whether she is about to enter your car, restaurant, club, or anyplace with a door, you should always hold it open. If there are many doors, then hold them open one after the other.
2. Put her coat on for her
Always help a lady put on her coat. This is a simple but powerful action.
3. Help with her seat
If a lady arrives at the table and there are no available seats, you should stand up and offer yours to her. If an unaccompanied lady is sitting next to you, it is important that you help her be seated by pulling her chair out for her and gently pushing it back into place, with the lady seated of course.
4. Stand at attention
Always stand when a lady enters or exits the room. This rule has been somewhat relaxed, so you can stand upon entrance but remain seated upon exit. Nonetheless, if you can do both, you should. Furthermore, when escorting a lady (that you know) to and from social events, you should offer her your arm. This is a little more intimate, but serves well when walking on uneven ground -- especially if she's wearing high heels.
5. Ask if she needs anything
This is one that most guys already do, but helps complete the gentlemen in all of us nevertheless. When at social events, make sure to ask the lady if you can get her something to drink or eat. Show her that you care about her comfort and needs.
6. Always be polite
Even if you don't like someone, there is no need to lower yourself to their level. Be polite and courteous; show that you're the better man. Swearing is also a big no-no. It shows that you don't have the vocabulary to express your thoughts appropriately. Furthermore, it is always very crude and impolite to be vulgar. When you speak loudly, it raises the stress level among company. It always implies that you can't reason with people and that you have to rely on force to get your point across. It also draws negative attention.
7. Do not lose your temper
When you lose your temper, you are showing everyone that you can't control your emotions. If you can't even control yourself, then how can you possibly control anything else? It is not easy, but keep your cool at all times. It is worth the effort and people will take positive note of your levelheadedness. Let people finish what they are saying before adding your comments. Interrupting others is a sign of poor etiquette and a lack of social skills. If you want to come across as egotistical, you can do so by constantly interrupting.
8. Do not stare
Ogling someone is the equivalent of psychological aggression. You don't want to intimidate people for no reason.
9. Do not spit
Although lots of men do this almost subconsciously, don't spit in public. Spitting is very crude and not too pretty to look at. Do not spit in public unless you want to look like you were raised in a sewer.
10. Respect your elders
In fact, you should respect others as you would like them to respect you. I am specifying elders because it seems that today, young men think they know it all. Well, you know you don't... Think about how much more you know than just five years ago..... Remember saying, If I only knew then what I know now.....
Keep It Grown & Sexy!!
1. Always open doors
This is perhaps the most basic rule of male etiquette out there. It is also one of the easiest to follow so you have no reason to forget it. Whether she is about to enter your car, restaurant, club, or anyplace with a door, you should always hold it open. If there are many doors, then hold them open one after the other.
2. Put her coat on for her
Always help a lady put on her coat. This is a simple but powerful action.
3. Help with her seat
If a lady arrives at the table and there are no available seats, you should stand up and offer yours to her. If an unaccompanied lady is sitting next to you, it is important that you help her be seated by pulling her chair out for her and gently pushing it back into place, with the lady seated of course.
4. Stand at attention
Always stand when a lady enters or exits the room. This rule has been somewhat relaxed, so you can stand upon entrance but remain seated upon exit. Nonetheless, if you can do both, you should. Furthermore, when escorting a lady (that you know) to and from social events, you should offer her your arm. This is a little more intimate, but serves well when walking on uneven ground -- especially if she's wearing high heels.
5. Ask if she needs anything
This is one that most guys already do, but helps complete the gentlemen in all of us nevertheless. When at social events, make sure to ask the lady if you can get her something to drink or eat. Show her that you care about her comfort and needs.
6. Always be polite
Even if you don't like someone, there is no need to lower yourself to their level. Be polite and courteous; show that you're the better man. Swearing is also a big no-no. It shows that you don't have the vocabulary to express your thoughts appropriately. Furthermore, it is always very crude and impolite to be vulgar. When you speak loudly, it raises the stress level among company. It always implies that you can't reason with people and that you have to rely on force to get your point across. It also draws negative attention.
7. Do not lose your temper
When you lose your temper, you are showing everyone that you can't control your emotions. If you can't even control yourself, then how can you possibly control anything else? It is not easy, but keep your cool at all times. It is worth the effort and people will take positive note of your levelheadedness. Let people finish what they are saying before adding your comments. Interrupting others is a sign of poor etiquette and a lack of social skills. If you want to come across as egotistical, you can do so by constantly interrupting.
8. Do not stare
Ogling someone is the equivalent of psychological aggression. You don't want to intimidate people for no reason.
9. Do not spit
Although lots of men do this almost subconsciously, don't spit in public. Spitting is very crude and not too pretty to look at. Do not spit in public unless you want to look like you were raised in a sewer.
10. Respect your elders
In fact, you should respect others as you would like them to respect you. I am specifying elders because it seems that today, young men think they know it all. Well, you know you don't... Think about how much more you know than just five years ago..... Remember saying, If I only knew then what I know now.....
Keep It Grown & Sexy!!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Make It Last Forever [The Book]
Relationships, by nature, are not easy. In fact, they are about as difficult to maintain as anything in the world. You know why? Because we are all humans, and with that comes a lot of emotions that influence how we think, what we do, how we react.
Those things determine how we function in a relationship.
And that leads us to what this book is about: determining if you have the right mate in your life and how to maintain or restart the excitement that brought you together in the first place.
For the last several years, I have spoken to thousands and thousands of listeners who called in to my nationally syndicated radio show, “The Sweat Hotel.”
Reaching 1.4 million people a night through the airways means we span the country, and discover that relationship issues have no boundaries.
It does not matter where you live, how old you are, what your profession, your Zodiac sign, your sex, your religion, how much hair you have, what your complexion is, what your education background, the color of your eyes, if you have dandruff or not…We all have them. Seriously.
We have discussed every imaginable scenario and situation; and some neither you nor I could possibly have expected. We have found solutions more times than not, grown as people, comforted each other and generally learned a lot about ourselves—and how to be better mates in relationships.
It is not an exact science. In fact, it is not a science at all. This relationship thing very much is an emotionally charged, reaction-based dilemma that cannot be solved, only managed.
This book is called Make It Last Forever, like the hit song I recorded that became a national anthem for relationships around the world. The idea is to provide insight, tips, messages, ideas, hints, remedies…anything that will help you find the right mate for you and/or sustain your relationship. And that’s what we do here. But here’s the rub: This is no gimmick. This is not superficial advice. This is keeping it real at its realest.
And the reality is that some scenarios you will relate to and learn from, or at least see things from a different perspective. In other cases, you might be shocked someone has ever gone through particular scenarios or needed an outside source to consult. That’s the enormity of it all: Everyone’s experiences are different. But we all share a common bond: Our experiences shape our thinking, reactions and even our emotions—optimism, pessimism, hope, hopelessness—about love and relationships.
I can hear some of you whispering now: Why has he written this book? What makes him qualified? Legitimate questions. The answer is multi-fold: For one, I have experienced just about all aspects of relationships. I have had girlfriends, been married, been divorced, cheated on women, been cheated on by women, been in love when it really wasn’t love, and been in love when it was true love. That spectrum of experience affords me an insight that has instilled a level-headed perspective.
Also, for the last several years, as I mentioned, I have spoken to thousands of people about relationships for three hours a night—probably more than anyone in the country. My radio show has been a virtual and figurative couch for countless listeners who have discussed their concerns with me. That incredibly deep well is the inspiration for the book—I know for a fact there are millions of people seeking direction in their relationships and lives.
Lastly, I have made my career on relationships. My music has touched people, inspired people and, I’m told, has even accounted for some babies. So, it is an area that is important to me. Relationships are really the foundation of our existence. They are what make us go—or not go. When we are in good, healthy relationships, we go about our daily lives in such a euphoric state that it can make haters hate because they do not have what we have.
At the same time, when our relationships are floundering, we feel less than what we should. Our mood is noticeably different, sour even, and we seem to expect less out of life.
That’s why it is important that we establish strong, healthy relationships and/or build on relationships we already have.
Make It Last Forever is designed to help you do that very thing. We will examine many different obstacles that must be overcome, dispositions that have to be taken, adjustments that have to be made that will enhance your relationships—and we will keep it real and have fun throughout the entire journey.
Those things determine how we function in a relationship.
And that leads us to what this book is about: determining if you have the right mate in your life and how to maintain or restart the excitement that brought you together in the first place.
For the last several years, I have spoken to thousands and thousands of listeners who called in to my nationally syndicated radio show, “The Sweat Hotel.”
Reaching 1.4 million people a night through the airways means we span the country, and discover that relationship issues have no boundaries.
It does not matter where you live, how old you are, what your profession, your Zodiac sign, your sex, your religion, how much hair you have, what your complexion is, what your education background, the color of your eyes, if you have dandruff or not…We all have them. Seriously.
We have discussed every imaginable scenario and situation; and some neither you nor I could possibly have expected. We have found solutions more times than not, grown as people, comforted each other and generally learned a lot about ourselves—and how to be better mates in relationships.
It is not an exact science. In fact, it is not a science at all. This relationship thing very much is an emotionally charged, reaction-based dilemma that cannot be solved, only managed.
This book is called Make It Last Forever, like the hit song I recorded that became a national anthem for relationships around the world. The idea is to provide insight, tips, messages, ideas, hints, remedies…anything that will help you find the right mate for you and/or sustain your relationship. And that’s what we do here. But here’s the rub: This is no gimmick. This is not superficial advice. This is keeping it real at its realest.
And the reality is that some scenarios you will relate to and learn from, or at least see things from a different perspective. In other cases, you might be shocked someone has ever gone through particular scenarios or needed an outside source to consult. That’s the enormity of it all: Everyone’s experiences are different. But we all share a common bond: Our experiences shape our thinking, reactions and even our emotions—optimism, pessimism, hope, hopelessness—about love and relationships.
I can hear some of you whispering now: Why has he written this book? What makes him qualified? Legitimate questions. The answer is multi-fold: For one, I have experienced just about all aspects of relationships. I have had girlfriends, been married, been divorced, cheated on women, been cheated on by women, been in love when it really wasn’t love, and been in love when it was true love. That spectrum of experience affords me an insight that has instilled a level-headed perspective.
Also, for the last several years, as I mentioned, I have spoken to thousands of people about relationships for three hours a night—probably more than anyone in the country. My radio show has been a virtual and figurative couch for countless listeners who have discussed their concerns with me. That incredibly deep well is the inspiration for the book—I know for a fact there are millions of people seeking direction in their relationships and lives.
Lastly, I have made my career on relationships. My music has touched people, inspired people and, I’m told, has even accounted for some babies. So, it is an area that is important to me. Relationships are really the foundation of our existence. They are what make us go—or not go. When we are in good, healthy relationships, we go about our daily lives in such a euphoric state that it can make haters hate because they do not have what we have.
At the same time, when our relationships are floundering, we feel less than what we should. Our mood is noticeably different, sour even, and we seem to expect less out of life.
That’s why it is important that we establish strong, healthy relationships and/or build on relationships we already have.
Make It Last Forever is designed to help you do that very thing. We will examine many different obstacles that must be overcome, dispositions that have to be taken, adjustments that have to be made that will enhance your relationships—and we will keep it real and have fun throughout the entire journey.
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