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Travel / Re: Experience At Egypt Embassy Abuja by JoeyDdamsel(f): 9:11pm On Jul 26, 2022
That was not nice at all. I will be going for a conference i honestly hope the processing time is shorter.

Can you help describe the process and how i can get an appointment. My invitation letter is ready just need the form and an appointment date.

Please assist. �
Poems For Review / A Facebook Love by JoeyDdamsel(f): 12:15am On Jun 04, 2018
https://mybleedingedge..com/2018/04/a-facebook-love.html

It all started with a Request.

She accepted cos he looked cute, who wouldn't?

She tagged him with every post and took no notice.

Then the message that made her laugh.

First impression does matter cos he blew her away.

He was perfect.

He was perfect in his own Imperfect ways.

They exchanged numbers and she knew he could be trusted.



How?

Maybe just a feeling. Hard to explain



It migrated to wattsapp.

He fell in Love with this Independent Woman but she was Broken.

You picked up a piece to examine and held on.

You picked another and put them together and you still are.

You are her ideal man. Her Knight.

You are the one to save her from this crumbling Castle.



They chatted. He called and It only got worse.

They were their Addiction.

They were their Disease and Cure.

She loved him. He loved her but also loved another.

He never knew she wanted to be more.

So much more.



But She was just a Sucker for love

Cos he was taken, they are always taken

The good ones are hard to find.

They are either broken, gay or mentally unstable.



But She needed a Happily Ever After

But didn't want to settle for less.

So here she is again.

Yet another Love.



An Instagram Love.

She knew him. They met two many times.

She ran he followed.

Funny how She thought of him

Then saw him immediately.

She was shocked but couldn't ĺet it show.

She stalked him on Facebook.

She knew more than she let on.

She tried to get close but he acted aloof

There goes her fish. Guess she need to return to the pond



Where is her bait?

It all started with a Request.

Where does she try next?


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Romance / Re: A Facebook Love by JoeyDdamsel(f): 12:25am On Apr 11, 2018
Thanks alot.
mega411:
Nice piece, keep it up.
Romance / A Facebook Love by JoeyDdamsel(f): 10:34pm On Apr 03, 2018
It all started with a Request.

She accepted cos he looked cute, who wouldn't?

She tagged him with every post and took no notice.

Then the message that made her laugh.

First impression does matter cos he blew her away.

He was perfect.

He was perfect in his own Imperfect ways.

They exchanged numbers and she knew he could be trusted.



How?

Maybe just a feeling. Hard to explain



It migrated to wattsapp.

He fell in Love with this Independent Woman but she was Broken.

You picked up a piece to examine and held on.

You picked another and put them together and you still are.

You are her ideal man. Her Knight.

You are the one to save her from this crumbling Castle.



They chatted. He called and It only got worse.

They were their Addiction.

They were their Disease and Cure.

She loved him. He loved her but also loved another.

He never knew she wanted to be more.

So much more.



But She was just a Sucker for love

Cos he was taken, they are always taken

The good ones are hard to find.

They are either broken, gay or mentally unstable.



But She needed a Happily Ever After

But didn't want to settle for less.

So here she is again.

Yet another Love.



An Instagram Love.

She knew him. They met two many times.

She ran he followed.

Funny how She thought of him

Then saw him immediately.

She was shocked but couldn't ĺet it show.

She stalked him on Facebook.

She knew more than she let on.

She tried to get close but he acted aloof

There goes her fish. Guess she need to return to the pond

Where is her bait?

It all started with a Request.

Where does she try next?

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Romance / The Frogs That Keep Coming!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 9:56pm On Mar 23, 2018
They say you've got to Kiss a few frogs before you meet your prince charming.... Well am still waiting and these Frogs just keep on coming...

Either they too arrogant, not caring, enjoy the sound of their own voice or are just too pompous.


Do I need to escape death only to eat a poisonous Apple before the Kiss of a Prince can bring me back to Life...

*Snow White

Do I need to be locked in a Dungeon, throw down my hair for him to Climb up to rescue me...

*Tangled



Do I need to disguise myself as a man for him to realise I have been standing in Front of him the whole time...

*Mulan



‎Do I need to run away and leave my Glass Slippers for him to chase after me...

*‎Cinderella



Do I need to be captured by a Beast, gradually fall in Love with my captor and break a Spell...

*Beauty & The Beast



Do I need to disobey my father, fall in Love with an English man for him to save me...

*‎Pocahontas



Do I need to fall in love with a Savage to realise that the world is not Black and White...

*Tarzan





Then tell me where is he?

Oh how I long to see him!

Feel his breathe on my face!

His hands caress my body!

Whispering sweet nothings to me!



I sense he is close

Waiting just by the edge for me



Yours Truly

Joey D damsel

Poems For Review / Re: The Frogs That Keep Coming!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 7:58pm On Mar 22, 2018
Wow this is a lovely poem dear. If you liked mine you can click on my link and read more. Just select the label poems or Joey's posts
Thanks
mega411:
Nice poem, I was about sleeping when I stumbled on this poem and it inspired me to write a little reply.


I have seen you in my thought,
from there this journey had began.
my legs pulled me to the roads and my head follows like a m-o-r-o-n
finding you is the plan
my beating heart is the map
until these storms of distraction:
hurricane olosho, tsunami ashawo, but that battle I won;

and then a whirlwind bearing the price tag of a wedding gown
I must stop, to hustle
just hang on a little while longer
I am coming for you.
Poems For Review / The Frogs That Keep Coming!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 8:17pm On Mar 20, 2018
They say you've got to Kiss a few frogs before you meet your prince charming.... Well am still waiting and these Frogs just keep on coming...
Either they too arrogant, not caring, enjoy the sound of their own voice or are just too pompous.


Do I need to escape death only to eat a poisonous Apple before the Kiss of a Prince can bring me back to Life...
*Snow White

Do I need to be locked in a Dungeon, throw down my hair for him to Climb up to rescue me...
*Tangled

Do I need to disguise myself as a man for him to realise I have been standing in Front of him the whole time...
*Mulan

‎Do I need to run away and leave my Glass Slippers for him to chase after me...
*‎Cinderella

Do I need to be captured by a Beast, gradually fall in Love with my captor and break a Spell...
*Beauty & The Beast

Do I need to disobey my father, fall in Love with an English man for him to save me...
*‎Pocahontas

Do I need to fall in love with a Savage to realise that the world is not Black and White...
*Tarzan

Then tell me where is he?

Oh how I long to see him!
Feel his breathe on my face!
His hands caress my body!
Whispering sweet nothings to me!

I sense he is close
Waiting just by the edge for me

Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

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Literature / The Frogs That Keep Coming!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 7:55pm On Mar 20, 2018
They say you've got to Kiss a few frogs before you meet your prince charming.... Well am still waiting and these Frogs just keep on coming...

Either they too arrogant, not caring, enjoy the sound of their own voice or are just too pompous.





Do I need to escape death only to eat a poisonous Apple before the Kiss of a Prince can bring me back to Life...

*Snow White



Do I need to be locked in a Dungeon, throw down my hair for him to Climb up to rescue me...

*Tangled



Do I need to disguise myself as a man for him to realise I have been standing in Front of him the whole time...

*Mulan



‎Do I need to run away and leave my Glass Slippers for him to chase after me...

*‎Cinderella



Do I need to be captured by a Beast, gradually fall in Love with my captor and break a Spell...

*Beauty & The Beast



Do I need to disobey my father, fall in Love with an English man for him to save me...

*‎Pocahontas



Do I need to fall in love with a Savage to realise that the world is not Black and White...

*Tarzan





Then tell me where is he?

Oh how I long to see him!

Feel his breathe on my face!

His hands caress my body!

Whispering sweet nothings to me!



I sense he is close

Waiting just by the edge for me



Yours Truly

Joey D damsel

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Literature / Pretty Hurts!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 11:06pm On Mar 17, 2018
You wake up, Dress up to Play dump!

Moisturise, Need to look good for a good day
Prime, To make me glow like the morning sun
Conceal, All the errors, all my glitches
Foundation, Got to make sure I stay intact


They say 'Pretty Hurt'
The daily, weekly and monthly maintenance
Looking good is a good business
Make your hair or wear your weaves
What you wear is all that matters


Stand up straight
Sit up right, don't slouch
Don't cross your legs
Be always smart, everyone's watching


Go to the Gym, watch your food. Don't eat any more
You don't want to be fat. You won't fit in clothes
Eat an apple and Hit the threadmill
They say looks is all that matters


Always wanting to fix what isn't broken
You look soo thin, You will be anorexic
Eat some food, get some flesh but not too much
Too little too late, we find out the broken pieces are within


Our Endless Quest for Perfection is a disease of a nation
It's the soul that needs a surgery


We need to know that
"Sometimes the Clothes do not make the Woman"
But guess what? I ain't gonna be that girl living in a Barbie world
I don't wanna be treated like a toy but like a princess
I don't wanna sit still and look pretty


Wouldn't change me for anything or anyone

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Thanks

Poems For Review / Pretty Hurts!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 1:37pm On Mar 17, 2018
You wake up, Dress up to Play dump!

Moisturise, Need to look good for a good day
Prime, To make me glow like the morning sun
Conceal, All the errors, all my glitches
Foundation, Got to make sure I stay intact


They say 'Pretty Hurt'
The daily, weekly and monthly maintenance
Looking good is a good business
Make your hair or wear your weaves
What you wear is all that matters


Stand up straight
Sit up right, don't slouch
Don't cross your legs
Be always smart, everyone's watching


Go to the Gym, watch your food. Don't eat any more
You don't want to be fat. You won't fit in clothes
Eat an apple and Hit the threadmill
They say looks is all that matters


Always wanting to fix what isn't broken
You look soo thin, You will be anorexic
Eat some food, get some flesh but not too much
Too little too late, we find out the broken pieces are within


Our Endless Quest for Perfection is a disease of a nation
It's the soul that needs a surgery


We need to know that
"Sometimes the Clothes do not make the Woman"
But guess what? I ain't gonna be that girl living in a Barbie world
I don't wanna be treated like a toy but like a princess
I don't wanna sit still and look pretty


Wouldn't change me for anything or anyone

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Thanks

Romance / Pretty Hurts !!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 8:55am On Mar 14, 2018
You wake up, Dress up to Play dump!

Moisturise, Need to look good for a good day
Prime, To make me glow like the morning sun
Conceal, All the errors, all my glitches
Foundation, Got to make sure I stay intact


They say 'Pretty Hurt'
The daily, weekly and monthly maintenance
Looking good is a good business
Make your hair or wear your weaves
What you wear is all that matters


Stand up straight
Sit up right, don't slouch
Don't cross your legs
Be always smart, everyone's watching


Go to the Gym, watch your food. Don't eat any more
You don't want to be fat. You won't fit in clothes
Eat an apple and Hit the threadmill
They say looks is all that matters


Always wanting to fix what isn't broken
You look soo thin, You will be anorexic
Eat some food, get some flesh but not too much
Too little too late, we find out the broken pieces are within


Our Endless Quest for Perfection is a disease of a nation
It's the soul that needs a surgery


We need to know that
"Sometimes the Clothes do not make the Woman"
But guess what? I ain't gonna be that girl living in a Barbie world
I don't wanna be treated like a toy but like a princess
I don't wanna sit still and look pretty


Wouldn't change me for anything or anyone

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Thanks

Poems For Review / Re: Stalker Him!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 2:57pm On Mar 13, 2018
Meaning?
TarOrfeek:


Your bleeding edge.


Forget that.

It's your disposable disadvantage.
Romance / Re: Stalker Him!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 2:55pm On Mar 13, 2018
Thanks alot
modelmike7:
Great and lovely write-up....
Some people will relate to it.

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Romance / Stalker Him!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 2:29pm On Mar 13, 2018
" I don't wanna have to but if I want to, I should get to"


I took him by storm
I could see I had that impact on him
He couldn't resist no matter how hard he tried
He approaches me, we meet up and things click
He is nice though, I have to reason to worry


I know he watches from afar but he thinks I don't notice
Hard not to!
I should be scared but am not. It's such a thrill
Like a fan or the paparazzi...
Then he says if I can't have you no one else can


Creepy! I think


Suddenly I don't feel safe, His gotten out of control
Follows me everywhere, I feel am being watched.
I can never see him, He knows my routine
I lock my doors, turn off the light even sleep with a knife
I can't sleep I hear a creek or might be a voice or the trees
Can't figure it out


Am loosing it


I decide to face him and not cower
I hurt him too many times in my dreams
I don't want to have to kill you but you leave me no choice.
Am not suicidal but you bring out the worst in me...


It begins with me luring him in, only to slip a little pill in his drink or I could just chain him up


I think he is onto me, no where to hide
I need help, Save me... Please





I jolt awake with beads of sweat on me

Only a Dream... More like a Nightmare


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Poems For Review / Stalker Him!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 2:16pm On Mar 13, 2018
" I don't wanna have to but if I want to, I should get to"


I took him by storm
I could see I had that impact on him
He couldn't resist no matter how hard he tried
He approaches me, we meet up and things click
He is nice though, I have to reason to worry


I know he watches from afar but he thinks I don't notice
Hard not to!
I should be scared but am not. It's such a thrill
Like a fan or the paparazzi...
Then he says if I can't have you no one else can


Creepy! I think


Suddenly I don't feel safe, His gotten out of control
Follows me everywhere, I feel am being watched.
I can never see him, He knows my routine
I lock my doors, turn off the light even sleep with a knife
I can't sleep I hear a creek or might be a voice or the trees
Can't figure it out


Am loosing it


I decide to face him and not cower
I hurt him too many times in my dreams
I don't want to have to kill you but you leave me no choice.
Am not suicidal but you bring out the worst in me...


It begins with me luring him in, only to slip a little pill in his drink or I could just chain him up


I think he is onto me, no where to hide
I need help, Save me... Please





I jolt awake with beads of sweat on me

Only a Dream... More like a Nightmare


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

1 Like

Literature / Stalker Him!!! by JoeyDdamsel(f): 1:56pm On Mar 13, 2018
" I don't wanna have to but if I want to, I should get to"


I took him by storm
I could see I had that impact on him
He couldn't resist no matter how hard he tried
He approaches me, we meet up and things click
He is nice though, I have to reason to worry


I know he watches from afar but he thinks I don't notice
Hard not to!
I should be scared but am not. It's such a thrill
Like a fan or the paparazzi...
Then he says if I can't have you no one else can


Creepy! I think


Suddenly I don't feel safe, His gotten out of control
Follows me everywhere, I feel am being watched.
I can never see him, He knows my routine
I lock my doors, turn off the light even sleep with a knife
I can't sleep I hear a creek or might be a voice or the trees
Can't figure it out


Am loosing it


I decide to face him and not cower
I hurt him too many times in my dreams
I don't want to have to kill you but you leave me no choice.
Am not suicidal but you bring out the worst in me...


It begins with me luring him in, only to slip a little pill in his drink or I could just chain him up


I think he is onto me, no where to hide
I need help, Save me... Please





I jolt awake with beads of sweat on me

Only a Dream... More like a Nightmare


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Literature / Broken & Crazy: Pieces Of Me by JoeyDdamsel(f): 11:32pm On Mar 12, 2018
To meet, To know, To love, and then.... To part

Is the sad tale of most hearts...




You were my Queen and I was your King

You and me we made a vow

For Better or Worse

My heart, My love you got it

But you don't honour it

I see you with so many men

And you seem happier without me

I can't believe its over now

But I still love you soo much





Please don't leave me, You know now what you do

We could work it out right now but you don't want to

You say your sorry and I forgive you, I turn around and you repeat it

You never understood that I would rather argue with you a million times than be with someone else.

But you've broken me to a point of no return, I need to be pieced back shard by shard

You are crazy, I know that but I also love you, wouldn't change a thing



Best believe I will be here Waiting, Patiently.

You will always be my Queen.


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Romance / Broken & Crazy: Pieces Of Me by JoeyDdamsel(f): 12:10am On Mar 12, 2018
To meet, To know, To love, and then.... To part

Is the sad tale of most hearts...




You were my Queen and I was your King

You and me we made a vow

For Better or Worse

My heart, My love you got it

But you don't honour it

I see you with so many men

And you seem happier without me

I can't believe its over now

But I still love you soo much





Please don't leave me, You know now what you do

We could work it out right now but you don't want to

You say your sorry and I forgive you, I turn around and you repeat it

You never understood that I would rather argue with you a million times than be with someone else.

But you've broken me to a point of no return, I need to be pieced back shard by shard

You are crazy, I know that but I also love you, wouldn't change a thing



Best believe I will be here Waiting, Patiently.

You will always be my Queen.


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

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Literature / Re: Lesson Learnt: Don't Let Him In by JoeyDdamsel(f): 11:19pm On Mar 11, 2018
I wrote this. You like?

StellamarisIII:
am here, who is writing,front seat
Romance / Lesson Learnt: Don't Let Him In by JoeyDdamsel(f): 11:18pm On Mar 11, 2018
I think about you all the time, I think am going crazy... Out of my mind

In your arms is where I belong, I hope you know my arms are always open




A year since we broke up but I still remember all our times together..

My parents say I never learn, They will never understand true Love...

I believe they settled, I never will..

We meet to talk and I end up in his bed..



Is this a Pun?



Next day, I call, text and chat. I stalk you but you don't respond

You can't be friends after a breakup... My friend says



No more...



I pack my bags and leave home.

In the same city as you isn't helping and I won't be back

You ask around and hear am gone.... You better learn how to treat ladies right

Cos when we gone... We gone forever


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Literature / Lesson Learnt: Don't Let Him In by JoeyDdamsel(f): 11:01pm On Mar 11, 2018
I think about you all the time, I think am going crazy... Out of my mind

In your arms is where I belong, I hope you know my arms are always open




A year since we broke up but I still remember all our times together..

My parents say I never learn, They will never understand true Love...

I believe they settled, I never will..

We meet to talk and I end up in his bed..



Is this a Pun?



Next day, I call, text and chat. I stalk you but you don't respond

You can't be friends after a breakup... My friend says



No more...



I pack my bags and leave home.

In the same city as you isn't helping and I won't be back

You ask around and hear am gone.... You better learn how to treat ladies right

Cos when we gone... We gone forever


Yours Truly
Joey D damsel

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Family / No Nonsense Advice From Madea by JoeyDdamsel(f): 10:31am On Mar 06, 2018
No Non-sense Relationship Advice From Madea...

If pleasure is the cornerstone of an orgasmic lifestyle, relationships are its backbone.



YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. *Tweet This*

This point cannot be emphasized enough.





In order to live an orgasmic lifestyle, you have to be able to audit your relationships, be it familial, romantic, friendly, official, social and all the in-betweens.



What is the quality of your relationships?



Do you feel good about them? Or is it a constant battle that leaves you drained and irritated?



In trying to reflect about people and friendships, relationships and everything in between, there was no better place to seek pearls of wisdom but from Miss Madea herself. I don't know about you, but I have a soft spot for Tyler Perry and an even softer one for Miss Mabel 'Madea' Simmons, the God-fearing, gun-toting, pot-smoking, loud-mouthed grandma who is a bundle of wit, wisdom and laughs. That old lady sure does pack a punch!



Here are 7 no-nonsense tips to inspire you to surround yourself with relationships that allow you to thrive.



1| GET YOUR DEFINITIONS RIGHT

You have probably heard the saying that people are with us either for a reason, season or for a lifetime.



As Madea rightly points out, the problem comes in when we get our definitions all mixed up. That includes burdening the seasonal people with lifetime expectations or relegating the lifetime ones with reasons.



Do yourself a favour and quickly examine the value your relationships add to your overall life and what value you add in return.



After that, quickly determine where people fit into the grand scheme that is your life. Use these definitions to get a grip on things and know exactly what you are setting yourself up for.



2| DON'T GET MAD AT PEOPLE FOR BEING WHO THEY ARE

How many times have we gone on a rant blaming so and so for all our problems?



Chill. You will probably be a lot kinder when you understand the role someone has to play in your life. It goes back to point 1 above of correctly defining where people stand in your life.



People will always be people. Cut them some slack and give yourself a break.



You don't want to take on burdens that do not belong to you.



3| LEARN FROM THE TREES

This has got to be the best analogy ever on people's roles in your life.



A tree has got leaves, branches and roots.



The leaves will sway from side to side depending on the circumstances.



A branch can break off at any moment ,leaving the tree high and dry.



The roots are the foundation of the tree. They don't have to be seen but they are known to be there.



Determine who are the leaves, the branches or the roots in your own life.



If you find one or two roots, hold on tightly to them and count your blessings.


Click on the link below to read more about 'THE TREE'


https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/2018/02/the-circle-of-relationships.html?m=1



4| MAKE A DECISION

Sometimes you are going to have to let go.



It's going to be hard and it will break your heart.



But you need to know when a relationship has run it's course.



It was never meant to be easy.



DECIDE that you will no longer be held captive by relationships that just don't add any value.



And where you are not adding any value, count your losses and move on.



It's nothing personal. It' s called looking after number one- YOU.



5| SPEAK UP

People are not God and have no way of knowing what's going on.



If they are being disrespectful or doing something you don't agree with, speak up.



Passive- aggressive behaviour and pouting will not get you what you need or want.



REMEMBER, ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE A.K.A. COMMUNICATE.

If after all that there is no improvement, refer to number 4 above and make the decision to let go.



6| LEARN HOW TO BE BY YOURSELF

FOMO is real.



The Fear Of Missing Out is probably the number one reason why we are all getting into relationships that are no good for us.



We end up falling in love too quickly with the wrong people. [Remember the important distinctions we need to draw? Lesson Number One anyone?]



What are you putting up just to have somebody say they love you?What are you going to do with someone else if you can't deal with you?



The period when you are alone is meant for you to work on yourself so that anyone coming in can find a whole YOU.



Remember: Look After Number One. ALWAYS.



7| CHOOSE NOT TO LIVE IN DYSFUNCTION

This has to be the most important piece of advice Miss Madea dishes out.



We all know how a relationship that is based on lies and drama can lead us to self-destruction. Refuse to wallow in such.



It all boils down to a bold and courageous decision to live a life that is different. A life that is built on your own terms.



An orgasmic life where YOU GET TO CHOOSE who you want to let in and why. Or not.



What could be better than that?

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Literature / No Nonsense Advice From Madea by JoeyDdamsel(f): 10:16am On Mar 06, 2018
No Non-sense Relationship Advice From Madea...

If pleasure is the cornerstone of an orgasmic lifestyle, relationships are its backbone.



YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. *Tweet This*

This point cannot be emphasized enough.





In order to live an orgasmic lifestyle, you have to be able to audit your relationships, be it familial, romantic, friendly, official, social and all the in-betweens.



What is the quality of your relationships?



Do you feel good about them? Or is it a constant battle that leaves you drained and irritated?



In trying to reflect about people and friendships, relationships and everything in between, there was no better place to seek pearls of wisdom but from Miss Madea herself. I don't know about you, but I have a soft spot for Tyler Perry and an even softer one for Miss Mabel 'Madea' Simmons, the God-fearing, gun-toting, pot-smoking, loud-mouthed grandma who is a bundle of wit, wisdom and laughs. That old lady sure does pack a punch!



Here are 7 no-nonsense tips to inspire you to surround yourself with relationships that allow you to thrive.



1| GET YOUR DEFINITIONS RIGHT

You have probably heard the saying that people are with us either for a reason, season or for a lifetime.



As Madea rightly points out, the problem comes in when we get our definitions all mixed up. That includes burdening the seasonal people with lifetime expectations or relegating the lifetime ones with reasons.



Do yourself a favour and quickly examine the value your relationships add to your overall life and what value you add in return.



After that, quickly determine where people fit into the grand scheme that is your life. Use these definitions to get a grip on things and know exactly what you are setting yourself up for.



2| DON'T GET MAD AT PEOPLE FOR BEING WHO THEY ARE

How many times have we gone on a rant blaming so and so for all our problems?



Chill. You will probably be a lot kinder when you understand the role someone has to play in your life. It goes back to point 1 above of correctly defining where people stand in your life.



People will always be people. Cut them some slack and give yourself a break.



You don't want to take on burdens that do not belong to you.



3| LEARN FROM THE TREES

This has got to be the best analogy ever on people's roles in your life.



A tree has got leaves, branches and roots.



The leaves will sway from side to side depending on the circumstances.



A branch can break off at any moment ,leaving the tree high and dry.



The roots are the foundation of the tree. They don't have to be seen but they are known to be there.



Determine who are the leaves, the branches or the roots in your own life.



If you find one or two roots, hold on tightly to them and count your blessings.


Click on the link below to read more about 'THE TREE'


https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/2018/02/the-circle-of-relationships.html?m=1



4| MAKE A DECISION

Sometimes you are going to have to let go.



It's going to be hard and it will break your heart.



But you need to know when a relationship has run it's course.



It was never meant to be easy.



DECIDE that you will no longer be held captive by relationships that just don't add any value.



And where you are not adding any value, count your losses and move on.



It's nothing personal. It' s called looking after number one- YOU.



5| SPEAK UP

People are not God and have no way of knowing what's going on.



If they are being disrespectful or doing something you don't agree with, speak up.



Passive- aggressive behaviour and pouting will not get you what you need or want.



REMEMBER, ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE A.K.A. COMMUNICATE.

If after all that there is no improvement, refer to number 4 above and make the decision to let go.



6| LEARN HOW TO BE BY YOURSELF

FOMO is real.



The Fear Of Missing Out is probably the number one reason why we are all getting into relationships that are no good for us.



We end up falling in love too quickly with the wrong people. [Remember the important distinctions we need to draw? Lesson Number One anyone?]



What are you putting up just to have somebody say they love you?What are you going to do with someone else if you can't deal with you?



The period when you are alone is meant for you to work on yourself so that anyone coming in can find a whole YOU.



Remember: Look After Number One. ALWAYS.



7| CHOOSE NOT TO LIVE IN DYSFUNCTION

This has to be the most important piece of advice Miss Madea dishes out.



We all know how a relationship that is based on lies and drama can lead us to self-destruction. Refuse to wallow in such.



It all boils down to a bold and courageous decision to live a life that is different. A life that is built on your own terms.



An orgasmic life where YOU GET TO CHOOSE who you want to let in and why. Or not.



What could be better than that?

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.
https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Romance / Re: No Nonsense Advice From Madea by JoeyDdamsel(f): 10:15am On Mar 06, 2018
Thanks alot for the comment. I sure will. I posted some on my blog. If you could click on this link to read the full story. Thank you

https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/2018/02/the-circle-of-relationships.html?m=1

lefulefu:
I love this Medea character ehncheesy...started following the character from that movie Diaries of a mad black womancheesy. Tyler Perry sure does act it wellcheesy.Abeg if u have any Quotes from Big Momma( Martin Lawrence) u can also post datcheesy.
Romance / No Nonsense Advice From Madea by JoeyDdamsel(f): 9:50am On Mar 06, 2018
No Non-sense Relationship Advice From Madea...

If pleasure is the cornerstone of an orgasmic lifestyle, relationships are its backbone.



YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. *Tweet This*

This point cannot be emphasized enough.





In order to live an orgasmic lifestyle, you have to be able to audit your relationships, be it familial, romantic, friendly, official, social and all the in-betweens.



What is the quality of your relationships?



Do you feel good about them? Or is it a constant battle that leaves you drained and irritated?



In trying to reflect about people and friendships, relationships and everything in between, there was no better place to seek pearls of wisdom but from Miss Madea herself. I don't know about you, but I have a soft spot for Tyler Perry and an even softer one for Miss Mabel 'Madea' Simmons, the God-fearing, gun-toting, pot-smoking, loud-mouthed grandma who is a bundle of wit, wisdom and laughs. That old lady sure does pack a punch!



Here are 7 no-nonsense tips to inspire you to surround yourself with relationships that allow you to thrive.



1| GET YOUR DEFINITIONS RIGHT

You have probably heard the saying that people are with us either for a reason, season or for a lifetime.



As Madea rightly points out, the problem comes in when we get our definitions all mixed up. That includes burdening the seasonal people with lifetime expectations or relegating the lifetime ones with reasons.



Do yourself a favour and quickly examine the value your relationships add to your overall life and what value you add in return.



After that, quickly determine where people fit into the grand scheme that is your life. Use these definitions to get a grip on things and know exactly what you are setting yourself up for.



2| DON'T GET MAD AT PEOPLE FOR BEING WHO THEY ARE

How many times have we gone on a rant blaming so and so for all our problems?



Chill. You will probably be a lot kinder when you understand the role someone has to play in your life. It goes back to point 1 above of correctly defining where people stand in your life.



People will always be people. Cut them some slack and give yourself a break.



You don't want to take on burdens that do not belong to you.



3| LEARN FROM THE TREES

This has got to be the best analogy ever on people's roles in your life.



A tree has got leaves, branches and roots.



The leaves will sway from side to side depending on the circumstances.



A branch can break off at any moment ,leaving the tree high and dry.



The roots are the foundation of the tree. They don't have to be seen but they are known to be there.



Determine who are the leaves, the branches or the roots in your own life.



If you find one or two roots, hold on tightly to them and count your blessings.


Click on the link below to read more about 'THE TREE'


https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/2018/02/the-circle-of-relationships.html?m=1



4| MAKE A DECISION

Sometimes you are going to have to let go.



It's going to be hard and it will break your heart.



But you need to know when a relationship has run it's course.



It was never meant to be easy.



DECIDE that you will no longer be held captive by relationships that just don't add any value.



And where you are not adding any value, count your losses and move on.



It's nothing personal. It' s called looking after number one- YOU.



5| SPEAK UP

People are not God and have no way of knowing what's going on.



If they are being disrespectful or doing something you don't agree with, speak up.



Passive- aggressive behaviour and pouting will not get you what you need or want.



REMEMBER, ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE A.K.A. COMMUNICATE.

If after all that there is no improvement, refer to number 4 above and make the decision to let go.



6| LEARN HOW TO BE BY YOURSELF

FOMO is real.



The Fear Of Missing Out is probably the number one reason why we are all getting into relationships that are no good for us.



We end up falling in love too quickly with the wrong people. [Remember the important distinctions we need to draw? Lesson Number One anyone?]



What are you putting up just to have somebody say they love you?What are you going to do with someone else if you can't deal with you?



The period when you are alone is meant for you to work on yourself so that anyone coming in can find a whole YOU.



Remember: Look After Number One. ALWAYS.



7| CHOOSE NOT TO LIVE IN DYSFUNCTION

This has to be the most important piece of advice Miss Madea dishes out.



We all know how a relationship that is based on lies and drama can lead us to self-destruction. Refuse to wallow in such.



It all boils down to a bold and courageous decision to live a life that is different. A life that is built on your own terms.



An orgasmic life where YOU GET TO CHOOSE who you want to let in and why. Or not.



What could be better than that?


Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.
https://mybleedingedge..com.ng/

Romance / Re: Dear Future Husband by JoeyDdamsel(f): 7:19pm On Mar 04, 2018
DonPiiko:
What of big dick?

That's the big hammer
Family / Dear Future Husband by JoeyDdamsel(f): 7:16pm On Mar 04, 2018
Dear Future Husband,

Am not trying to be selective but please when you do come kindly check all these boxes ...

If you want to be that Special One for me and I will be the best Wife ever.




1. He must be Fair

2. ‎He must be God Fearing

3. ‎He must be Romantic

4. ‎He must have 6- Packs

5. ‎He must Love me Unconditionally

6. ‎He must also Love my Flaws

7. ‎He must be Rich

8. ‎He must have a Big Hammer ���

9. ‎He must buy my family members a Car

10. ‎He must be a Great Cook

11. ‎He must be open to Change

Kindly click on the link below and Read
Thanks.

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