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I have a good man. He is fun to be around. I love it when we spend Friday night together. I love it when he puts on the sexy cologne. I enjoy his bright smile. I enjoy when he puts his arm around me in church, or when he wants to hold my hand in the mall.

It's kinda weird when people are in a relationship with an opposite.

My coworker said her husband likes to go out ALL the time and she likes to chill at home, and go out every now and then. They find each other at odds because of this. On the other hand, I like to get out (not club get out) but leave the house, jog in the park, see a garden, go swimming, biking, roller blading, go to the library, visit friends and family, see a museum or the zoo. My pookie, however, does not often seem like he's in the mood for these things. I think he'd almost always rather stay in and read or watch a movie. Sometimes the difference can be frustrating...because when someone is your best friend, you naturally want to share your favorite activities with that person. But if they are reluctant to do so, you don't want them to feel like you are trying to change them.

SO where does that leave the typical "opposite's attract" type of couple? Should we intentionally try to find people who like the exact same things as us, or should we accept the differences of our significant other, and accept a life of experiencing things on your own?

I guess you just gotta follow your heart, and follow God. I suppose you can get your other female or guy friends to do the things your besty doesn't want to do.

struggles

one of my goals today is to learn as much as possible about the healthcare debate. since I don't know much yet, I see on tv and the internet (what the mainstream media giants want to disclose) that one group seems to one healthcare for everyone and one group doesn't. That sentence probably does not sum things up in their entirety. However,

I am fortunate, blessed, thankful to have healthcare through my employment. But, I feel for those who don't have employment (by no choice of their own) and thus can't afford healthcare. The unemployment rate is disproportionately high among african-americans, so they are more likely to be impacted by the lack of changes in our healthcare system. I know many black men and women that are well-qualified for numerous corporate positions, but have never been given the opportunity to shine in the corporate arena.

I am fortunate to have a job that I love, but I feel for the people that can't enjoy the same. I don't make a lot of money or anything, but there's still a sense of self-worth knowing that I can provide for myself, pay bills, and still save a little money for later in life.

I think it's an ungodly perspective to rally to protect "you and your own," "us four no more," to seek to maintain a privileged lifestyle with no regard for others. At the same time, people who have worked hard for their money and their belongings deserve to keep them...besides, "you reap what you sow." And if one has sown hard work and sacrifice, they should certainly reap the rewards of such choices.

I do wish that all races, sexes, ages considered the good of all when voting, and making political decisions.