TV/Movies › Re: Who Is The Best Fighter With A Lightsaber Out Of All The Starwars Movies Orbooks by itstpia99: 2:41pm On Nov 01, 2015 |
space booked. |
Romance › Guys, You Should Read This Eye- Opening Article: The ‘new’ Side Guy by itstpia99(op): 2:41pm On Nov 01, 2015 |
joocelyncherish: A side guy is commonly known as a gigolo or lover a man that’s romantically involved with a woman who is in a committed relationship. However after doing some reflecting, I realize that’s not the only type of side guy. I want to discuss “the new side guy”–a woman who decides to stay by awoman’s side after she has expressed her lack of relationship intentions with him through her words or actions. So many men have made this mistake at least once in their lifetime, and unfortunately I’ve done the same thing. I like to think of the new side guy as an appetizer. You’re there just to satisfy the immediate appetite of the woman, but as soon as that mouth-atering entrée comes out to the table, you will get pushed to the side, literally. Why? Because that entrée is what she really wanted; she went to the restaurant to order steak, not hot wings. You were just a placeholder, fling, temporary commitment, or maybe even just a “good ol time” until what she really wanted was presented to her. I know I sound a bit harsh, but even I had to realize my then-reality for what it was. Simply put: you are not and will never be her King.. The truth hurts, but it can only make you stronger. I would like to open up about my experience with this one particular girl where I found myself playing the new side guy role. I will refer to her as “Jaker”. From the moment Jaker and I met, we immediately clicked. I could talk to her about anything. We would laugh and joke on the phone for hours and help each other out. He was so supportive, encouraging, and respectful. We had such a beautiful and strong friendship. I was attracted to her mind, personality, and character. However, it was the magnetic chemistry and became my best friend. I thought this was it . She could possibly be the ‘one’. We began talking every day, multiple times throughout the day. As time went on and our feelings for each other grew stronger, our actions began to reflect a “more-than-friend-on-the- verge-to-a-relationship” type thing. At this point, I fell for him. I had given my heart to a man who was not mine. I need to pause my story and say this: Kings, we need to learn to stop giving too much too soon. Proverbs 4:23 says “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything flows from it.” It’s impossible to guard your heart when you’re always giving it away. I think it’s beautiful that God created us to be nurturers and emotional. However, we are too quick to give away our time, body, money, and emotions to women who have not EARNED it. A king will not have to audition his love to his Queen. His Queen will already recognize his worth, virtues, and beauty. Stop giving away so much of you that you end up with nothing for yourself. Better yet, stop giving away so much that a man has nothing else to work for. At this point you’re an emotional wreck. You go out and try to fill that void of emptiness through other men, food, material things, etc, but always come up short. Queen, only GOD can fill you up after you have depleted yourself. Go to Him, not the world. I am speaking from experience. Though I never gave Jaker my body or money, I gave her way too much of my time and emotions even after she expressed to me that she did not want a relationship. Before a man gets too involved with a woman, he should find out what her intentions are and listen carefully to her answer. When I asked Jaker what her intentions were with me, she said: “I like you and I see you as someone for the long-term. However, I am young and I know I still have a lot of playing left to do, so I’m not ready for a relationship.” That reason eventually evolved to him saying She doesn’t want a relationship because She’s focused on school and his internship. She wanted to secure her future first. I thought those reasons were valid, and that’s why I still stuck by her side. Plus her actions toward me did not change, so I figured she really wanted to be with me; it was just bad timing. I thought that one day, once he got the “play” out her system and completed her internship, he would be ready. So, I continued to allow myself to get more attached emotionally and mentally. I wish I knew then what I know now: A woman who really wants to be with you will find every reason to be with you. A man who does not want to be with you will find every excuse why she can’t be with you.King, don’t make the same mistake as me. You can’t change a woman nor her intentions with you.Months went by and we continued our usual routine. She ended up completing her internship and securing a job post graduation. I noticed a slight behavioral change toward me and confronted her about it. She ended up telling me that she met somebody new and wanted to explore his options with him now that she had her future secured. And just like that, I was pushed to the side . I was so hurt, frustrated, and disappointed. I remember thinking: “I’ve been building and talking to this girl for 9 months. How dare she pushes me to the side to pursue someone else. I was the one who always held her down, supported, and helped her. Now that she’s “played” and secured his future, she decides to talk to someone else. She wasted my time! How dare her! This is not fair!” Eventually I had to turn the mirror to myself and take responsibility for my actions. I was the one who decided to get attached to a woman who verbally expressed to me that she wasn’t ready for a relationship. I was the one who allowed a woman to stick around in my life for 9 months with no type of commitment attached. I settled for this type of treatment because I did not see myself worthy of something better. I thought I would never find anyone comparable or better than Jaker if I walked away. At that point in my life, she was the best I ever had, and I was afraid to let that go. I am sure many of you are or know someone who is holding on to relationships and ‘situationships’ that God never brought together. As the year is coming to the end, I want to challenge all Kings to step out on faith, trust God, and release that dead weight. For 2015, I challenge you to redefine your worth and standards according to who GOD says you are and to never accept any treatment that demeans you. Get that peasant off your throne and make room for the Queen that God wants you to build an empire with. Stop giving your body away to someone who’s not even giving you a real commitment. Stop cooking all of these gourmet meals for that woman who can’t even take you out on a real date. Cut off the girl that keeps coming in and out of your life because she doesn’t know what she wants. Indecisiveness is a decision . Make the decision for her and let her go . Stop acting like an uber to some of these women who won’t even catch a taxi for you. Just because she sends for you, doesn’t mean you need to come. Pick up your crown and wear it with dignity and class. Some of you right now may be trying to justify in your mind on why you can’t let go and move on. You’ve fell in love with the “what if”, her potential, and what it could be if you stayed. King, stop embracing the fantasy and accept your reality . I know it’s easier said than done to cut off someone you have invested in and have feelings for, but that’s where your FAITH comes in. Is your trust in God or the “option” of men you “see” around you? When me and Jaker abruptly ended, I went on a “woman fast”. I decided to focus on my relationship with Jesus and allow Him to mold me into the woman He called me to be. I decided to not focus on my “still single” status and the lack of man options around me. All of that time and emotion I would’ve given to Jaker, I gave to Christ . I learned that the more I put into Christ, the more He puts into me. I took back my crown and regained peace, joy, confidence, purpose, and love. Woman’s rejection is God’s protection! Jaker was never fit to be My Queen . I can’t thank God enough for protecting me from a what would’ve been unfulfilling and purposeless relationship. Since then, God has showed me that there are better men than the “Jakers” of this world. He’s introduced me to much better when I least expected it. If He did it for me, have faith that one day He will do it for you. :-) Be blessed. |
Christianity Etc › "You Are My Mission" . How Do You Deal With Such Folks. by itstpia99(op): 10:13pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
say somebody believes they were conceived, born and bred with one mission or purpose in life, which is to attack you and yours.
they might even believe their parents were matchmade for this reason. |
Family › Re: Why Do Nairalanders Always Wish People Bad? by itstpia99: 7:41pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
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Family › Re: Ember Month Birthdays by itstpia99: 7:41pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
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Christianity Etc › Re: Straining Out A Gnat And Swallowing A Camel by itstpia99(op): 7:40pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
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Family › Re: Me And Mine Dwell In The Secret Place Of The Most High, by itstpia99(op): 7:39pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
gba be! |
Family › Me And Mine Dwell In The Secret Place Of The Most High, by itstpia99(op): 7:39pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
and abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
when you fight me or mine, you fight God. |
Christianity Etc › Straining Out A Gnat And Swallowing A Camel by itstpia99(op): 7:37pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
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Christianity Etc › Gabriel Did Not Encounter The Prince Of Persia In The Book Of Daniel by itstpia99(op): 4:11pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
stop reading your bible upside down plz, you dont even know what's in it.
If you have evidence to the contrary (from the bible), post it here. |
Christianity Etc › Harvest Thanksgiving And Fall Festivals by itstpia99(op): 3:16pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
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Culture › Absolutesuccess And All Your Other Monikers by itstpia99(op): 3:03pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
stop responding to my posts, you might not have noticed I no longer respond to any of yours.
Thanks.
If you see me responding to a post you made or quoting you, draw my attention to this thread. |
Christianity Etc › I Am Dancing Unto The Lord, Dancing Halleluyah by itstpia99(op): 5:10am On Sep 26, 2015 |
Unto the Lord, dancing halleluyah
Halleluyah halleluyah
Dancing halleluyah
Halleluyah halleluyah
Dancing halleluyah |
Education › Re: Photos: OAU Students Jostle For Pastor Kumuyi’s Seat by itstpia99: 6:37am On Mar 09, 2015 |
Is there any evidence that picture was taken in nigeria?  |
Education › Re: Photos: OAU Students Jostle For Pastor Kumuyi’s Seat by itstpia99: 6:36am On Mar 09, 2015 |
The person carrying the chair is elderly and does not look nigerian. Are you saying that's an OAU student, and if so, is that the type of thing he'd be into?  |
Romance › Re: Why Are All The Good Guys Taken? by itstpia99: 4:37am On Mar 09, 2015 |
you can make the bad guys good for a weekend. |
Christianity Etc › Re: How To Fight Witches And Wizards by itstpia99: 4:36am On Mar 09, 2015 |
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Politics › Re: Would Gej's Visit To Traditional Kinsmen And Pastors Help His Relection???? by itstpia99: 4:10am On Mar 09, 2015 |
Tearg1: I also noticed GMB rarely visits these sets of people... how do you know that?  |
Literature › Re: How Can I Get James A. Michener's Novels In Nigeria? by itstpia99: 4:05am On Mar 09, 2015 |
where did you get the one/s you already read?
@ op. |
Politics › Re: President Jonathan In Ijeshaland by itstpia99: 3:46am On Mar 09, 2015 |
Class: No ma, let us allow Jona because he has started doing well & Jona is not a tyrant but has loveable heart
Teacher: Ok Jona, You may continue, the Class still love you.  |
Culture › Re: Is Pidgin English From Portuguese? by itstpia99: 3:28am On Mar 09, 2015 |
gReenmAn: sjeezy8 made logical sense.
How could the Portuguese have invented pidgin English, when they probably couldn't even speak English themselves. The natural thing would have been for them to have tried speaking pidgin Portuguese to the locals. Unless of course the English language was already well established among the locals before the arrival of the Portuguese.
@ topic, I DON'T KNOW & CAN'T GUESS  possibly the transatlantic slave trade contributed to this. |
Culture › Re: Is Pidgin English From Portuguese? by itstpia99: 3:26am On Mar 09, 2015 |
meoo: It was common at one time in Benin City to speak pidgin portuguese, you wont find many ppl in benin city who speak it. Most are very old ppl |
Culture › Re: Is Pidgin English From Portuguese? by itstpia99: 3:22am On Mar 09, 2015 |
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Culture › Re: If You Are From EDO STATE, Represent The HeartBeat of the Nation by itstpia99: 3:20am On Mar 09, 2015 |
afortress: Make teach my bini brothers and sisters small thing this evening.... Not too many people knows this... the bini word for spoon that we all know is not actually a benin name for it... it is a Portuguese word for spoon... spoon in English, which we pronounce Ekuye in benin... if you can get it there is a surprise for you... what's surprising about Portuguese words in Bini language?  |
Family › Re: Do You Trust Yourself? by itstpia99: 3:18am On Mar 09, 2015 |
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Politics › Hilarious Memes Of #Baba Since You Are Around by itstpia99(op): 3:12am On Mar 09, 2015 |
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Politics › Re: President Jonathan In Ijeshaland by itstpia99: 2:56am On Mar 09, 2015 |
why was gej's face photoshopped on the person in green and white and also further back in the first picture? what are you trying to say?  |
Family › Re: Generational Blessings, The Advantages Of The Fathers And Mothers!!!!! by itstpia99: 2:48am On Mar 09, 2015 |
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Christianity Etc › Re: Is It A Sin To Be Alive? by itstpia99: 2:41am On Mar 09, 2015 |
"convict"?  where are you from? |
Family › Re: Generational Blessings, The Advantages Of The Fathers And Mothers!!!!! by itstpia99: 2:38am On Mar 09, 2015 |
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Christianity Etc › Re: Is Sendin Ur Kids To A Better School Than Your Relatives Kids Living Wit U A Sin by itstpia99: 1:54am On Mar 09, 2015 |
Hm |
Christianity Etc › Re: Is It A Sin To Be Alive? by itstpia99: 1:51am On Mar 09, 2015 |
I guess. |