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Why Does She Leave?: 7 Reasons Why Women Leave Toxic Relationships

No matter how much she may love her man. No matter how much bullshit she can tolerate. No matter how kind she may be. Every woman has a breaking point. A point where she has to let go to hold on to her sanity. Where she has to let go of the baggage and…..Leave. By why does she leave? There are many reasons why she may be pushed to that breaking point. And in this article I will be breaking these reasons down.

Lack Of Attention

Attention is something that is kind of downplayed by us men. Sometimes when women wants attention from us in our relationship, we look at them as annoying or we look at them as simply “acting out”. We disregard their feelings not knowing how important attention means to them. Some men think being intimate or simply having sex is all the attention that his woman needs.

Not taking into account the other things such as listening to them after they had a hard day of work. Or listening to them vent about something that may have happened to them during that day or week. Attention isn’t just listening it’s also communicating. Opening up to them. Telling her about your day. Telling her your goals. Hell even talking about the goals for your relationship.

If she’s not getting attention then depending on the type of person she is. She will either tell you. Or she will show you and hope that you get the message. If you don’t get the message than eventually she’ll get tired of telling you or showing you and she’ll reach her breaking point. And eventually she’ll leave and find someone else that will give her the attention she wants.

Disrespect

Disrespect is another reason why a woman will leave. However it’s usually consistent disrespect over a period of time which brings her to her breaking point. What is disrespect though? It can be alot of things. Consistently undermining her decisions, Putting people above her, Name calling, trying to control or change her. Being disloyal, Lying to her or withholding the truth from her.

Some women may tolerate it. Due to love, Low Self Esteem, or even just to keep the family together if children is involved. But at some point they eventually get tired of being disrespected and they leave the man behind.

Outgrown Her Lover

People overtime change. The games you played when you were younger may not be quite as fun when you’re older. With that being said. Sometimes a woman is with a guy for a long period of time. Maybe they started dating as late teens and now they are adults. However he still acts like a kid and does childish things. And is very irresponsible.

She may look towards him for leadership but realize he is still stuck on being a kid or she may have to be in that leadership role herself due to him not being able to handle it. The problem gets even worse if there is a child involved and she has to do all of the work because the man is still stuck in his ways.

She Has To Do Everything

I’m really suprised because I see alot of relationships that are so one sided. Where the woman is making the money, cooking, cleaning and the guy is kind of just……there. Y’all go out to the club she got to buy the drinks. You go out to eat she has to pay for the meal.

If a woman loves you she may tolerate it for a little while. Especially if you lost your job or something bad happens. But if she sees you are not being ambitious or looking for new work and is just trying to mooch off of her. Eventually she’ll get tired of pulling all of the weight. And she will break things off with you.

Sex Game Is Weak

……Do I really have to go into detail????

She Doesn’t Trust You

It takes awhile to build up trust with someone. However it only takes a moment to lose it. And once you lose it. It’s almost impossible to truly get it back. A healthy relationship is built on trust. When you do things like lie to her or withhold the truth. It destroys that foundation.

Some woman tolerate men that lie because of the rush she may get from catching him in his lie. But even if she tolerates it she still won’t trust you and even when you are telling the truth she still won’t believe you. But eventually she will get tired of playing detective with you and questioning everything you do.

Now cheating can probably be it’s own topic. But cheating is perhaps the ultimate form of breaking trust. And while there are alot of women who may tolerate cheaters. Eventually they are either going cheat on you back or break things off with you.

She Gives Everything

As I said before, sometimes a relationship can be extremely one sided. In the case of a woman sometimes she can give everything she has in a relationship while her partner gives nothing. She wears her heart on her sleeve and gives all the love she can. As I said in an earlier article “LOVE is LOYALTY and SACRIFICE”. She sacrifices everything for her man and remains loyal but she doesn’t receive that same gratitude from him if she even receives it at all.

Especially if she is dealing with a man with strong narcissistic characteristics. People like this only know how to take. Giving back is never an option they don’t know how. And these kind of men tend to prey on women with strong hearts that love to give. Eventually she’ll keep giving and giving until she has nothing else to give. And when she becomes drained she’ll leave.

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Build Your Self-Confidence Before Dating Again

 

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Build Your Self-Confidence Before Dating Again

 

The path of self-growth for some can start off very rocky than others. I know for me, my journey began as I went through a separation from my ex-husband. While on that path of filing divorce papers and beginning my self-discovery journey I reunited with an old love.

Three years, 1 divorce, a 2-year on and off again relationship and 1 child later I only have one regret. Not taking the time out between relationships for self-reflection and self-love.

When you take the time to reflect on why the relationship failed you will discover those lessons and bits of wisdom you can take with you into the future.

“No relationship is ever a waste of time. If it didn’t bring you what you want, it taught you what you don’t want.”

Out with the old

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Endings aren’t always easy. Your daily plans now only consist of one person instead of two and the nights are now lonely. This is a good time to start to devote your focus to acceptance. Accepting that the ending was necessary and now it’s time to embark on a new journey.

Although we don’t know what our next steps are, that is okay. It is because of the lack of acceptance and the loneliness is what drives us to text or call our ex to see if they miss us just as much as we miss them. It’s okay, to miss your ex, but it’s okay to accept that you two weren’t meant for the long run. And if you are meant for the long run – you both will equally make the effort to repair the relationship.

 

“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.”

Forgiveness and letting go

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“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” — Paul Boese

 

Two of the top ten things I wish I could’ve learned at a young age would be how to forgive and how to let go. For some, it is an easy process and for others, it isn’t as easy. This stage is especially important if your relationship wasn’t healthy. Things were said and things we were done that can’t be taken back.

“When issues are not addressed, the risk of recurrence and lingering bad feelings is high,” says Dr. Emily Blake, a psychologist at Blake Psychology.

Even if the other person will not apologize of the things he or she said or have done, is not what is important. What is important is your closure and peace of mind. With forgiveness and letting go of the past you will be able close that chapter of your life and start a new.

The past can be hurtful as you sit and reflect on it, but always remember that although you can’t change what has happened you can decide right now how you will let it affect you in the present moment.

Self-care routine during the healing process

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It’s time to get back to you and your needs. Think about how you want to spend your days and nights making yourself happy. You can tap into your creative side by doing some writing or  painting. If you like to be more active you can get involved into sports, running, dance, or go to the gym. Spending quality time with friends and family during those lonely days.

Try something new. Be mindful of any negative thoughts or negative self-talk you might be experiencing. That inner voice can be troublesome and it shouldn’t be ignored. Examine why you think or feel the way you do about yourself. Reverse those thoughts and negative self-talk into loving ones. Take as much time as you need to heal, to trust, to love, and to forgive yourself wholeheartedly before you choose to love again.

Preparing for the new

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“My heart might be bruised, but it will recover and become capable of seeing beauty of life once more. It’s happened before, it will happen again, I’m sure. When someone leaves, it’s because someone else is about to arrive–I’ll find love again.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Zahir

 

Whether or not you choose to date for a while or enter a new relationship always remember that you are always worthy of true love. The pain and suffering you might have experienced in the past doesn’t have to change you or make you feel cold towards others. You can accept them as lessons learned and apply those lessons in the future.

One ending of a relationship isn’t a failure. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Take the time to understand the purpose for all of the people you choose to be around you and those you accept as lovers.

 

Embrace the new journey you’re about to embark on.

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My name is Siedah and I am a writer and entrepreneur who loves to share my story and experiences with others. You can read more at www.iamlovexo.com

 

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Is The Idea Of Self Love A Delusional Concept?

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Is The Idea Of Self Love A Delusional Concept?

 

The internet is agog with the need for self care, self love and the likes for some time now and its become something that i give a lot of thought to these days and i decided to do a blog post about self love.

For the month of August, I’ve decided to run a series i have termed “Yourself“. Check out the first series on how to build your self esteem . It has gotten a lot of love from readers and i hope you relate to a  thing or two when you do read it!

So, is the idea of loving yourself first before being able to love someone else,  ludicrous? I mean what is the whole idea about?

Well, self love is self love. Learning to love you for you. Giving yourself love before projecting that love unto someone else.

The whole idea sounded a bit crazy to me i must say (because i don’t have a selfish bone in me) but the more i thought about it, the more i understand what it truly means to love oneself and the more it makes sense to me.

Self love is the foundation for great self esteem, self confidence, good health, success and your total well being. It is the appreciation and compassion you have for yourself.

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About Losing Yourself, Losing Self Love

There have been times i lost myself loving other people ranging from friends, family and a partner or two. I am the sort of person that will go all out to help out, at work and my family and even my past relationships. Talk about women who love too much!

A friend is getting married? I am at the forefront. Organizing (chief event planner lol), a do at home? I am always fully involved, financially, mentally and physically. A project at work? I will do all i can to ensure everything goes well and project goals achieved.

Then with time, i discovered that a lot of people even my own family takes my “being caring” and “can do” nature for granted. Everyone believes you have everything and that is why you always help out. They begin to act ‘entitled” so expect you to ”show up” when they snap their fingers or come calling. I mean!

THEN, when i have my own thing to do, birthday, a departmental project etc, everyone forms busy lol. Oh Jennifer is self sufficient, she is capable, she can do it herself, she will be fine. Those are the usual responses i get. Eye openers for sure.

Well, it took me time to discover and i decided very “selfishly” that i was going to be doing ME, MYSELF and I from henceforth. That is where self love comes from.

The Whole Idea Of Self Love

Self love is love of self or regards for one’s own happiness or advantage.

I know you are beginning to think the whole idea of loving yourself is being selfish. Well, it is. To an extent. I am not saying, loving other people, helping them and all that is bad. You all know i am an advocate for the underdog anytime, any day but doing all that to the detriment of your own well being is absolutely a No No.

Your wellbeing: physical, emotional, mental and all that depends on you. You alone. I got myself in a “bind” last year in something that was so devastating, i wanted to blame the other party but the truth is i let myself be in that position. So i cannot not afford to blame anyone. The experience was so ‘impactful”, i wrote a blog about ten life lessons you need to learn now. You can check it out HERE.

At one point or the other, you will realize that you need to do more for yourself, take care of yourself, pamper yourself and love yourself more!

Self love must come first. Should come first before every other thing. When you don’t love yourself or take care of yourself, you won’t be able to achieve those things that you have set out to do, you will never be healthy or strong (think about it, how can you be healthy and strong if you don’t practice self love and care?) to do the things you want to do, to have a meaningful life.

Self Love Practices

There are a number of self love practices out there and i have decided to do these ones (some i am already practicing and others i can do well to start ASAP).

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Choose Yourself

Anytime, any day. Choose yourself over anything and everyone else. This year has been fraught with financial “obligations” that have set me back miles financially. The i “should care and contribute” mindset that i have been “plagued” with has often been to my detriment. Only do what you can if you must! Do not give to the point of putting yourself in peril. Start your self love journey by choosing yourself. Every. Single. Time.

Develop Positive Habits

 Most of our ability to realize and achieve our dreams depends on the kind of habits that we keep/have. Daily habits, small habits all contribute towards our achievements. I started eating healthy earnestly this year (I’ve fallen off the wagon a couple of times but get back on because i know being healthy is important), i formed the habit of reading something positive and also doing something towards achieving my career goals. Even sleeping early instead of binging on your favourite show on Netflix (“wink”). Eat healthy, exercise as much as you can. Positive habits that you can develop are numerous, Explore. Then Do.

Pamper Yourself

Darling, if there is one thing you shouldn’t slack at, it is pampering yourself! I was so caught up with work last year, trying to climb one more step on the corporate ladder (oh, the way the corporate world sucks you in!), i didn’t do any fun thing till end of the year when i went on holiday. I have resolved to do more by way of pampering myself and that is why i have booked some me spa time next week. Yeah! We all need to pamper ourselves.

Take yourself out to that fancy new restaurant you keep looking at on your way back from work, let the heat from a sauna take away those kinks from your shoulder and let a masseuse work their magic on you, have a Moroccan bath and scrub. Indulge. Love yourself!

Avoid Negative Vibes 

Someone trolled me on the internet a while back, on Instagram to be precise after i put up a popular post on Body Shaming . I was upset. Deeply so because the comments were bordering on racism and of course you all know cyber bullying. It was not until one of my followers called out the guy and others joined in, that i was able to regain some of my usual upbeat self. That’s what negative vibes can do. Kill your shine and dull your edges.

Put away negative vibes, people who tend to put you down because they feel they know all, friends who never have anything good to say or invariably do all they can to bring you down by their actions and in actions.

Avoid Negative Self Talk 

We all do this to ourselves when we are faced with negative situations or when things don’t go as planned. God knows i am number one when it comes to this. We beret ourselves to the point of self pity we become “nuisance” to ourselves and those around us. So things didn’t go as planned? Big deal! We all need to stop talking ourselves “down” just because of one or two isolated issues happened that will not have any bearing on our goals at the end of the day.

Accept Yourself

The way you are. I have this big scar on my left heel that i talked about on Day 9 Of My 30 Day Blog Challenge and i have always had this love/hate relationship with my ears (the petty things we do to ourselves smh). It took me a long time to accept them as unique parts of me. Accept yourself. Flaws and all. I believe It is only when you have been able to accept yourself as you are, you will begin to build on your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

Adopt A Healthy Lifestyle

Like i mentioned above, i decided to mind what i feed my body and what better time to start, than right NOW? Afterall, if you are not healthy, you cannot pursue those life goals you set out and want to achieve. “Baby steps” is the best way to start. At work, i try to use the Samsung Health App on my phone to track my steps on a daily basis. I do this by going to the conference room, walk round while the App tracks and records my steps.

Well, i must confess i don’t always do this (at times work gets in the way or sheer laziness knocks on the door and i succumb) but the most important thing is i know i need to adopt a healthy lifestyle and i am making the efforts to  do so. You should too because that’s one of the ways you definitely know you love yourself.

What Self Love Isn’t

Self love is not narcissism

Self love is not being selfish

Self love is not a destination, it is an every day practice

Like Oscar Wilde said, “To Love Oneself Is A Lifelong Romance”. So go on, begin that lifelong romance with yourself by loving YOURSELF and thank me later!

So is the idea of Self Love delusional? Well, i leave you to answer that. For Yourself!

What are some of self love practices you do for yourself? Let us know in the comments section. You know i love to hear from you all! Enjoy the rest of the week and stay tuned for the last blog post in the YOURSELF series.

 

 

Love,

Jennifer Pompaski

 

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My name is Jennifer Pompaski and I am a writer and entrepreneur who loves to share my story and experiences with others. You can read more at Kinginqueen.com!

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Toxic Relationships And How To Deal With Them

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Introduction To Toxic Relationships

Toxic Relationships And How To Deal With Them

When it comes to dating issues especially in millennial relationships. I think toxic relationships are at the top of the list. It’s almost the cool thing to have. You know, all the fighting and yelling at each other. All the drama it’s almost expected in relationships now.

It feels like nowadays if your relationship isn’t toxic then it’s boring. But perhaps maybe you don’t even know what a toxic relationship is. You might be in one and don’t even know it. Maybe you are dating right now and you’re not sure about the person. Well keep reading as I break down what toxic relationships are and how to escape it if you are in one.

What Are Toxic Relationships?

“A toxic relationship is any relationship that is unfavorable to you or others. The foundations of any relationship, healthy or not, are most commonly established upon mutual admiration and respect, but can, in time, become remarkably unhealthy.”- Asa Don Brown Ph.D.

“Unfavorable To You Or Others”

The first thing that jumps out to me about that quote is “Any relationship that is unfavorable to you or others.” If you’re in a relationship that you no longer want to be in.

If you are in a relationship that you don’t like. Then you are in a toxic relationship. Whether it’s a relationship with a friend or a significant other it’s all the same. On the other side if you’re in a relationship and your significant other doesn’t want to be in a relationship and you “force them” to stay in it. It becomes a toxic relationship.

If you are at a job you don’t like do you usually perform well? Do you put all of your effort into it? Some of you may, but a majority of you don’t. You wake up angry, you dread going there every day and question why you are even doing this.

There are other opportunities out there for you, but maybe you are scared to take that risk. There could be something at your job that’s keeping you. Maybe it’s the pay. It could be the benefits or an opportunity at moving up. However still you are not happy in your position and it becomes a toxic work environment for you. Sounds familiar? How about I break it down some more.

Toxic Relationships And How To Deal With Them

For example, You wake up next to him everyday angry, you question how have you put up with him for so long. There are other men out there that you could date. But you fear having to start over. Maybe it’s the sex that keeps you.

Maybe the financial security he provides or promises of marriage. You always dreamed of that big wedding. Do you give him your all or are you emotionally checked out?

Like at work just going through the motions or lashing out at him because inside you know you no longer want to be with him and feel trapped? That’s an example of a toxic relationship something many of you have been through before or is currently going through now.

“In time, become REMARKABLY UNHEALTHY”

The last part of his quote also sticks out to me. Your relationship can become unhealthy in a lot of ways. Abuse being one of them. The thing about abuse though is it’s not just not physical abuse but also verbal abuse and psychology abuse. Some people may even confuse these types of abuse for affection.

People who has not learned to Love Themselves usually fall victim in these types of relationships. People who has not learned how to love often become the predators.

They may even think that their abuse is a form of love oblivious of their actions. However no matter what kind of abuse it may be, the common denominator is that they are all predicated on tearing down the other’s self esteem.

No matter if the recipient is male of female. Whether it’s a woman belittling her man about how much he makes or a man grabbing a woman during an argument it all works on tearing down their self esteem and showing their dominance by controlling their partner.

Warning signs of toxic relationships?

Toxic Relationships And How To Deal With Them

You may be single right now. Maybe talking to someone who may potentially be your next “Bae”. Been on a few dates and you’re really feeling him/her. But you may still be cautious wondering about possible red flags there. No one wants to enter into a toxic relationship. Well I’m here to tell you about these red flags.

History Repeats Itself

A lot of times the easiest way to predict potential toxic relationships are to ask about their past relationships. Obviously people won’t tell you the whole truth or will tell you “their” truth. However a lot of time you can see past their BS and put two and two together and find a pattern.

I’ll use an example. I was dating a woman. She was a nice woman. She was smart and funny had the cutest laugh. You know one of those laughs that makes you laugh. I genuinely had a great time being around her. So we went out to dinner. While we was waiting for our dessert I was curious. I had to ask: “Why is a woman like you single? It doesn’t make any sense.” She laughed and of course I had to snicker too.

Then she got quiet for a second so she could gather her thoughts. She smiled and folded her hands and gave me her answer. She said, “I haven’t met a guy that can handle me yet. I need a man that can deal with my mouth and deal with my attitude, I need a man that can put me in my place.” That right there was a huge red flag for me.

Even though on the surface she was a great person for me I knew as far as a relationship we wouldn’t work out. History repeats itself and she proved in the past she verbally abused her men and not only that. She also wanted her man to verbally abuse her back which is something very common in millennial dating.

Control Freaks

Toxic Relationships And How To Deal With Them

Almost everyone will develop a relationship with one of these types of people whether it’s a controlling friend or a controlling significant other. The red flags usually comes quickly. As a control freak typically won’t take long to show it’s dominance and control over you.

The problem is you may ignore the red flags or in some cases you may even find it attractive and let it continue enjoying the ride. You enjoy the ride until you are “stuck” in a committed relationship and realize that the roller coaster isn’t fun anymore. Because once a control freak loses control they freak out. Pun intended.

They will do anything to regain control and will use a variety of tactics. Psychological abuse, verbal abuse and even physical abuse to keep their control. They typically get with people with low self esteem to make it easier but they are master manipulators. Often bringing even strong willed people to their knees.

It can be that attractive women uses her “Assets” to control her boyfriend to get what she wants from him and letting him know that he’ll never find anyone like her. Or a man that calls his women a bitch or hoe all the time telling her she won’t be nothing without him tearing down her self esteem. The control freak may very well be the biggest red flag. Do not let the charm fool you. Toxic relationships with them is not fun.

The Aggressor/Hot Head

Toxic Relationships And How To Deal With Them

While the control freak is the biggest red flag. The Hot head is the most dangerous of them all. Cause there are different types of them. Some more subtle than others. But they ALL risk physical harm. Maybe the scariest one of all is the person who may suffer from bi polar disorder.

Or have similar symptoms. They are the kind of people where you have to walk on eggshells became you never know when you’ll set them off or how they’ll react once you set them off. Being in a relationship and having to walk on eggshells is not something I think anyone should have to go through.

But what makes them so scary isn’t the fact that your on eggshells it’s the fact that usually once they calm down it’s almost like they are not aware of what they did. She’ll curse you out and say very hurtful things then when she calms down she’ll cuddle and apologize to you. You have the man that chokes or strikes his woman when he goes off and when he sees her crying he apologizes and tells her he didn’t mean it and holds her.

These are the type of people that gets trapped in that loop that keeps going back to those toxic relationships because they see good in them or even falls in love with one side or their significant other and just “deals” with the violent side.

And course there’s the hot head that has no cool down and just blows up over everything and anything. You know the ones with the quick tempers that can’t control their anger. They show their true colors quickly and my advice to you is to get out it before it even starts. Because nothing good will come out of it..

Ending Toxic Relationships

Toxic Relationships And How To Deal With Them

Once you realize your relationship is toxic how do you get out of it? The easy answer would be just break up with them but of course it’s never that simple. Who knows how they will react. They could get violent. They could coax you to stay with empty promises or apologies.

Some may go as far as to threaten to commit suicide to keep you from leaving. I’ll also say this because it needs to be said. Just because you have children doesn’t mean you should stay in a toxic relationship with someone. Some people will use children to keep you.

Just because you are married doesn’t mean you should stay in a toxic relationship. Some people will stay in a toxic relationship for shame of getting a divorce or separating. When you end a toxic relationship you tell your partner that you are ending it and you explain why to them exactly why you are ending it.

As I said before the person could react violently. If that is the kind of person you are with. Then it may be ill advised to do this in person. Maybe over the phone or through text would be better. If you live with the individual go somewhere safe if you can. There are several sites to call in case of an emergency. For women there is:

https://www.thehotline.org

https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help

https://dayoneservices.org/verbal-abuse/

For men there is:

https://www.thehotline.org/2014/07/22/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/help-for-men-who-are-being-abused.htm

http://help4guys.org/get-help/immediate-help-for-victims/

And of course there is 911.

Can You Fix Toxic Relationships?

Everyone is entitled to happiness. No one should be forced into toxic relationships. Sometimes you may even need a break from a relationships to get your head together. You don’t have to be in a relationship to be happy.

Hell you may of been the toxic person in the relationship or maybe you both could have been. We all are not angels. If after reading this you do see yourself as possibly the toxic person in the relationship. Do some self analyzing. Is there ways to control your anger?

If there is a medical disorder you think you may have? Is there a way to get medication or another way to help? Even seeing a psychologist or therapist to help you find out why you may behave the way you do. You may have some inner demons that you may not be aware of. You don’t want to put someone through a stressful relationship because of things you are going through.

Thank you for reading, Make sure you like, share and subscribe and remember “love is confusing but we’ll get through it together.”
Have a great day!

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Black Is Beautiful…

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“Black Is Beautiful.” As a person who is African American. I often hear this a lot. I’ve been told this as a child and has heard this phrase used repeatedly as an adult. “Black Is Beautiful.” As an adolescent I was proud to hear these words. I truly believed it and I still do. However as I became an adult I started pondering something. Why do we have to say, “Black Is Beautiful?” Shouldn’t that be something that is already known. Why does it seem like Blacks are the only race that has to do this? We have to continuously put ourselves on a pedestal.

Light Skinned, Dark Skinned Brown Skinned.

The answer is quite simple however. For all of our strength and for all our Beauty for all of the great qualities we have. We are still viewed in a negative light. Not only from people on the outside but also from our own inner circle. Light skin blacks, Brown skin blacks, and Dark skin blacks. What other race judges themselves from just their skin tone alone . Dark skin people are consciously and subconsciously taught that they are inferior while Light skins are taught that they are superior. Darkskin women are painted out to be angry, bitter loud and argumentative. The Pam to Martin’s Gina. Light Skin men are depicted as soft, overly emotion and crybabies you know the Drake type. “Black is Beautiful” that’s what we say but it’s obviously a divide in our community.

Gender Wars

Not only is there divison by skin tone but by gender. Our culture promotes disrespect between each other. Refering to our women as “Bitches” or “Hoes” even “Thots”. And Refering to our Men as “Niggas” and “Pimps”. Not only that but we treat each other like property rather than someone to love. As men we treat our black women as trophys. Something to say that we conquered. We listen to some rap songs that brain wash us into thinking that black women are only useful for sex.

Instead of glorifying her strength, her smarts, her wisdom. The music glorifys her body. Which in turn dictates how we look at women. If she doesn’t have a big booty or even big tits she’s instantly disregarded in our minds. Not only that but she grows up and gains that same mindset thinking because she doesn’t have those that she’s inferior to other women who do. It effects her self esteem. She’s questions her self worth. Sometimes even leading to surgeries. Just to boost her self estem. “Black Is Beautiful”.

For us black men our value in our black society is determined by how much we have in our pockets. However this can be said for almost anyone. The difference is our culture as a whole celebrates not only what you have in your pockets but also what you have on your body.

Our value is determined by brands. Timberland, Nike, Jordan, Polo, Versace, Louis Vuitton. No matter what your income level is. Whether we can afford it or not. As black men we feel we have to have these material things to show our value or to show we have style. As I said before our music praises brands and material things which conditions us to think we need them.

We’ll spend our last on a pair of Jordan’s to keep up with the guys around us. We brag about how much we spend instead of how much we saved or earned. Our black women are then conditioned to believe that that’s what a man is. She values a guy that has swag. She wants the brand rather than the man. The guy that’s balling. She wants the guy with the Jordans on his feet. The chains the jewelry and the watch. Someone like the guy she been crushing on while watching a music video. If he doesn’t have these things he could be disregarded and seen as not worth her time.

Our Perception

“Black Is Beautiful”. When I look at the perception of blacks mainly African Americans I realized something. When you look at us minorities and think about the stereotypes between all of us. You see something. A typical Asian stereotype is that they are good at math. That they are smart and get good grades, Respectful. A typical Latino or Mexican stereotype is that they are very hard workers.

But when you get to Blacks you don’t hear sterotypes like that. It’s more based on how high we can jump. How athletic we are. How good at sex we are. How well we can dance or sing. When you compare them you can see a difference. Rather than being looked at as people who could change the world for the better.

We are seen as entertainers. Someone who can jump high and slam a rubber ball in a net better than anyone. People that can rhyme words together and dance to a beat. And don’t get me wrong. I love sports. I listen to rap and RnB. But when you look at other minoritiy groups you see the difference in perception. The difference widens once you look at negative sterotypes. While other minority groups are looked at as hard workers, disciplined, and smart.

We are seen as lazy, dumb, and undisciplined. Our men are looked as horrible fathers, thugs and fornicaters, while our women are seen as angry, aggressive, confrontational. The crazy thing is this perception is not just on us from other races but we also perceive ourselves this way. And sometimes we act out in a way that we subconsciously believe that we are supposed to act. It’s a cycle of self hatred and self hurt that we as a culture has to change.

Black Is Beautiful?

Earlier I asked the question. Why do we have to say “Black Is Beautiful”? Well I have an answer. We have to tell ourselves “Black is Beautiful” because we have to remind everyone that we aren’t just sports athletes, musicians and rappers. We have to remind them that our black women aren’t just sex symbols and they are just as strong and important as our black men.

We have to show them that we are intelligent, hardworkers and that we can change the world. We have to show everyone that we aren’t the bad sterotypes that the media and movies potray us to be. That’s why we say “Black Is Beautiful”. However saying it is and all but before we can do that. We have to show them why “Black Is Beautiful”.

But it all starts with us. We have to convice ourselves first. This generational cycle and culture of self depreciation and self hate has to stop. How can anyone believe that Black Is Beautiful if we don’t truthfully believe it ourselves. We have to show each other love. This silly, light skin, dark skin and brown skin shit has to stop we are on the same team! These gender wars has to stop. You treat her as a king and she treats you as a king.

As far as our perception it will take time but if we change our culture maybe one day we won’t have to say “Black Is Beautiful” cause it will already be known to everyone. But until that day………”BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL!” Like, Share and Subscribe and remember “Love Is Confusing But We’ll Get Through It Together.”

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