The relationship between men and women is often a mystery, but let’s face it, girlfriends! It’s worth it. Since men aren’t always the best at being sensitive and asking us what we want, what if we soften our feminist boundaries by being the better sex and being sensitive to what our special man wants? Don’t back off and say, “why can’t he take the initiative?” Instead, by making him feel special and loved, we’re acting in our own best interest. These 10 simple gestures will make for a more reciprocal mate.
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Eleven years ago this month I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Being told you have cancer is one of the most frightening things that can happen to you. I survived 10 breast cancer surgeries and eight rounds of chemo, but I didn’t do it alone. I did it with the grace of God; great medical treatment; a loving husband who went to every doctor visit, lab test and hospital stay and friends who were there in every way imaginable.
I know of a woman who wasn’t as fortunate. Her story will make you question everything you think you know about people.
It’s 7am and a beautiful spring day. The sun streams in from the tall, arched windows and hits the cool, cement floor. All around me people are smiling. The music increases in tempo, and suddenly the dance floor swells. Simultaneously we raise our hands in the air.
I’M TAKEN BY SURPRISE BY THE SUDDEN DESIRE TO CRY. I CAME TO DANCE AND HAVE FUN. I CERTAINLY WASN’T EXPECTING TO BE FIGHTING BACK TEARS.