see, this is why I'm so addicted 2 OKplayer. I always end up linkin' up w/ folk that I probably would not have otherwise gotten 2 know, LIKE THAT anyway, even though I might see somebody out @ a lecture, or festival & such. Okay, okay. Well, how does Brothahman deal w/ your independence? & what did he say about the chapters U referred 2 him out of Women who run w/ the Wolves(good 4 you, btw!)? When U mentioned referring your S.O. 2 that book, 4 whatever reason, I thought U were talking about a woman *shaking head @ self & rolling eyes*.

>>it takes alot more strength,
>>imo, to submit than it does to antagonize in a relationship
>
>all i can say to that is my strength/independence should never
>be seen as "antagonizing".
>
>furthermore, i cannot see predicating my "protection" and
>"guidance" on any man outside of my father. and even that was
>in my childhood.
>
>as an adult, imo, my mate should serve as a complement to my
>full womanhood, not to "raise" me all over again.
>
>but...i ain't gonna fuss. :)
>
>this is VERY opposite of where i am in my
>thinking/relationship...and my s.o. is involved w/ the nation
>as well.
>
>either way, i'm glad you're happy/secure where you are.
>
>different strokes.
>
>
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