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Angry Man, Sad Man

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Robert P.

As a man, especially a Black man, society (to include the Black community) has a lot of expectations of us. Be strong. Don’t cry. Never stop barreling forward. Be the leaders (not in the superiority sense) of your households. Be … Continue reading →

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No, You Did Not “Say It Out of Anger.” You Said It Because It Was On Your Mind

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Robert P.

We hear it all the time. Many of us DO it all the time. You have a little argument and the next thing you know, everything you have ever done wrong in your life is thrown in your face. You are called … Continue reading →

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#Forgiveness: Break Those Chains

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Robert P.

We have all been there. Every one of us. No matter how perfect we try to be, we have all needed forgiveness at one time, or we have done deeds that warranted others forgiving us. However, this isn’t about other … Continue reading →

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Passive-Aggressive and/or Direct Insults to the New Significant Other? That Spells #Jealousy, Plain and Simple

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Robert P.

We’ve all seen it before. First, the breakup occurs. At that point, a number of things happen: Both parties wish the other well and truly move on. OR, one may express disdain for the other and/or the other may express … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have To Be “Wonder Woman” and “Superman” All The Time…HUMAN Is Okay, Too

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Robert P.

Last night, I wrote a Facebook post in which I stated, “I am man enough to admit that when it comes to missing my wife, some days are better than others. This is an ‘other’ day” as I added a … Continue reading →

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#Love: Yes, Princess…I Will Hold Your Hand

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Robert P.

Yes, Princess…I will hold your hand, But not just for today; I hope you do understand. My love for you in many ways, nearly impossible to express, As you continue tugging on the strings of that organ in my chest. … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Perfect…But I Do Work On Myself Each Day, Because I DO Care

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Robert P.

Of course, nobody is perfect. There’s a belief though, that people should always accept us as we are, imperfections and all. You are who you are and people need to just “deal with it.” Then there are others who understand … Continue reading →

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