Re: Good Black Men -- Love Expressions

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Date Posted: 20:54:20 12/09/99 Thu
Author: Anonymous
Subject: Re: Good Black Men
In reply to: JustMe 's message, "Re: Good Black Men" on 20:19:29 09/28/99 Tue

> I must agree that this was tight. I was somewhat
> impressed because it touched on several things that
> are often missed and even skipped in a relationship.
> Often times, we look for Mr. Right or Ms. Right, but
> when s/he comes along, we are the 1st to judge or
> criticize; meaning, we don't except them for who they
> really are. Honestly, how are we to expect
> unconditional love, when we ourselves are unable to
> give it? Or better yet, ready to receive it?
>
> Peace & Blessings,
> JustMe
>
>
> > Someone emailed this to me and I really liked the
> > message that it sent out. Enjoy!
> >
> >
> *******************************************************
> > *****
> >
> > We pass them on the streets, in the malls and the
> > halls at work.
> >
> > Most we can't see because we don't know what a good
> > man really looks like.
> >
> > He usually isn't flashy enough or rich enough to turn
> > our heads.
> >
> > He might not wear a suit or push a Lex.
> >
> > He might not have a "body like Arnold with a Denzel
> > face."
> >
> > But, as you mature, you realize it's better to find
> > someone who's got your back than someone who can turn
> > your head.
> >
> > PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > A good man doesn't agree wholeheartedly with
> > everything you say.
> >
> > He doesn't just tell you what you want to hear and do
> > the opposite.
> >
> > He doesn't declare how sensitive, sweet, caring,
> > sincere, yada yada he is (he won't have to because it
> > shows).
> >
> > He has his own opinions and you may clash, but he
> > doesn't have to degrade you to prove he's right.
> >
> > He even admits at times to being wrong, especially if
> > you are willing to do the same.
> >
> > A good man is not going to meet every item on your
> > checklist.
> >
> > He is human with frailties and faults mixed in with
> > all of his wonderful, strong attributes.
> >
> > He needs your love and respect.
> >
> > He needs to feel that you don't live to "catch"
> > him doing something wrong so you can declare, "Aha!
> I
> > knew you were a dog!!"
> >
> > *A good man doesn't necessarily give you a huge
> > birthday or Valentine's gift.
> >
> > *He shows his love in the ways that are comfortable
> to
> > him.
> >
> > Don't judge him by TV standards.
> >
> > No one is living that fairy tale life for real.
> > *You'll miss out on your own fairy tale by buying
> into
> > the myth that our men are no good.
> >
> > It's just not true.
> >
> > Black Men, we salute you, and thank you for who you
> > are and all you've done.

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