Comments on: The Red Dress

By: 1HOTLEX

1HOTLEX — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:04:02 +0000

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! WHAT A POWERFUL ARTICLE! I HAD TO FORWARD IT TO A FEW OF MY FRIENDS. THERE ARE SO MANY LADIES THAT CAN RELATE TO YOUR STORY. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE I HAVE SPOKEN TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH “DEAD BEATS” AND I WANTED TO SHAKE THEM TO DEATH AND SAY WAKE UP! DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME ON SOMEONE WHO IS NOT GOING TO VALUE YOU AND LOVE YOU FOR YOU! AND MOST OF US HAVE FELT VICTIM TO BELIEVING THAT ITS LOVE WHEN TURTH BE TOLD…ITS LUST! IF MORE WOMEN PUT MORE SELF WORTH AND SELF VALUE INTO THEMSELVES WE WOULD BE A POWERFUL SOCIETY OF WOMEN =)

EXCELLENT ARTICLE…THANKS FOR SHARING!

By: Kesh

Kesh — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:11:28 +0000

Wow! This article is so deep! It’s like you wrote this article specifically for me… I can definitely relate. I needed a reality check and this article definitely gave me one. Great job!

By: Tina Divina

Tina Divina — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:16:49 +0000

Excellent Article Angel!! I love the introspect. You are wiser beyond your years.. =}

By: tremaine

tremaine — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:29:39 +0000

This is a great article, and the words uttered from the wise man to your sister, sound exactly like something my father (with all of his glorious wisdom) would say. Coming from a woman who has been single for various long periods of time, I know what it means to take a break, step back, and come to grips with what it is I truly need and want from the opposite sex. I haven’t really gained the confidence to go through with dating all over again, but when I do, hopefully this time off (again) has made me ready for what’s to come. This was powerful, expressive, and good advice…

By: Kwana R.

Kwana R. — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:41:06 +0000

Even if we were left to trail and error in the absence of a good father for whateva reason, there comes a time like you said Angel, of reckoning when we must want better for ourselves, not be afraid to set standards, choose better, be willing to be abstinent(sp), develop the resolve to stand behind the standards we set for those whom we wish to love us and above all trust and believe in a higher power that only wants the BEST for each of us.

By: Rashana Hooks

Rashana Hooks — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:54:15 +0000

Angel – Red is the color of power and you have it all to make the changes you want for yourself. Great article.

By: Angel Christmas

Angel Christmas — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:37:10 +0000

Thanks everyone for your comments I really appreciate the feedback and support.
Arlice: I agree with finding true love no matter your upbringing, without that male role model keeping the relationship is a task because there are somethings girls must learn from their fathers as with somethings boys must learn from their mothers. But you are on point…stop looking and they’ll start flocking :)

Ft: I will for surely wait until he’s something I feel is right for me.

Shelly B.: You are so right, but having faith has always been a struggle for me. Even as I get older and am witness to Divine grace, I still find myself holding back. Work in progress honey. WIP-n myself together.

Thanks again.

By: Sheena Neal

Sheena Neal — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:00:43 +0000

Great article, Angel! I really enjoyed reading it.

By: Arlice Nichole

Arlice Nichole — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:57:45 +0000

Angel,

Great article! I do believe that the way we deal with men comes from the teachings of our fathers. I also believe that you can find true love whether you grew up with you dad in your life or not. You are doing the right thing by closing the candy store. I would relaunch only when I knew that I had someone that is ready to love all of me all of the time and will prove that with committement. In my experience when you’re not looking for anyone and you’re just doing you, men flock to you.

By: Lovely and Loving

Lovely and Loving — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:02:29 +0000

To the poster who recommended TD Jakes:
TD Jakes is a fake and a phony that will be revealed in time. It is time for Black Women to stop relying on these snakes in the pulpit for guidance.

No person has to go thru another person to have God reveal his presence. No man/woman or church holds the way to Gods knowledge/wisdom.