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Not all men are what they seem. They usually will put their best foot forward in the beginning of the relationship, seeming to be what you've been searching for all of your life. He's hard working, can cook, is attentive, loving, caring, and wants you to meet friends and family; go to events and concerts; dinners and movies; parties and romantic weekends. Oooh, he just seems so perfect for you. But is he?
Recently, a young lady seeking her perfect self perception, barely 20, found out that her boyfriend of 3 years was not so perfect for her after all. The worst part is that she was seemingly blindsided by this. Or was she?
To determine this, we held an open discussion about it because, like most of us when we've been hurt, she needed to talk, rant, rave, and cuss. As the discussion deepened and more questions asked and answered, we all, including her, realized that there were signs that she either missed or chose to ignore along the way. A very dangerous thing to do when your feelings are in jeopardy.
Though I promised not to go into great detail, I need to share this one. Have another girl power moment! Plus, I like to use life experiences when possible because, let's face it, as people we relate to those who relate to us and I am positive that this may hit home for someone out there.
Ok, back to the story.......
This young lady was at a party with her guy and they had a wonderful time. It's early in the relationship, about 11 months so of course they are all in love with each other. They danced and sang to each other. They joked and drank champagne. They apparently drank enough for him to loosen up some for his "boo". He continued to dance around, talking to this friend or that friend. He laughed and conversed with his best friend in a corner of the room where there were no other people; including her. Still, he continued to drink, ultimately leading to him stripping.
Of course, it didn't stop there. He's pretty young, 23, so he continued to drink and dance some more. And, yes, he was completely naked by now. Whoa daddy! Slow your role and put your clothes on, is her response. She's a little taken aback to say the least. However, she chalked it off and blamed his actions on the drinking. After all, he loved her! Right? Before I forget, did I mention that he started out stripping in the corner with the friend? All in good fun, she thought.
I'm sure you know where I'm going with this but I'm stepping off the cliff anyway. Here goes.....
They continued their relationship and things were fine. They hung out with his friends and family. She loved the ground he walked on but had lost trust in some ways because she failed to talk about the incident at the party; never expressed her true feelings. But that's not the biggest mistake. The biggest one was getting pregnant, not long after that night. BIG MISTAKE!
About 9 months later, they were invited to another party at the same friend’s house. The difference being, this time, she decided not to go, citing that she wanted to hang out with her girls but assuring him that they may stop by, which they did later on that night. However, by the time they did, he was in the same position as the last party, doing some of the same things but the kicker is that it seemed to be more of an orgy than a party with everyone doing this or that in separate corners and areas of the room. She looked around with a bit surprised and searching for her guy in the almost darkness. After a moment, she found him alright............with the man that she knew as his "best" friend.............(I try to keep it clean but you know, what he was doing) and her girls were with her. How embarrassing?
Did the drunken skunk feel guilty, sad or sorry? Not at that moment! They exchanged words, not good ones. He told her she should have known and asked her what was wrong with it?
Normally, she would have agreed, but if it was so ok, why didn't he tell her up front. They had discussed various things and she's not against personal choice but she is against not having one at all.
What did she do? Got more heated, went upstairs to talk with her girls, waited for the perfect opportunity and snapped his picture, naked tail and all. It's all over FACEBOOK to date! LOL. A woman scorned is a dangerous thing!!!
She is still suffering a little bit because she’s finding it hard to trust men again. I know; she’s only 20 and younger than that when all of this happened. The greatest part is that she and her child have since been tested and negative. Thank goodness she got out in time but not everyone is so lucky!
There are usually signs there ladies. We can either choose to pay attention or ignore them but it doesn’t stop them from being present. Plus, times have changed! Men married or not are not only cheating with women these days so check that one “best friend” “sister” thing out carefully! There may be more there than you allow yourself to notice.
Sad affair!
****PEACEFUL JOURNEYS
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Interesting article. I agree I think its important to stay alert but also to make sure that you are not actively 'looking' for something.. there has to be balance (which comes with maturity and experience) or else it can lead to paranoia.
Great hub! Can't add any more 'cause you said it all. I hope the ladies and gents allow themselves to see the situation for what it is and make the best decision for themselves. It may hurt a little at first but imagine how much worst it will be if the problem is not addressed immediately. Thanks for your hub!!!
I like the topic very interesting
Whoa, didn't see that coming. Scary! Scary! Scary! And so unnecessary for him to have put her through that. You write well, looking forward to reading more.
think people try extremely hard to not use common sense. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Racism is live and well. I have never had a problem meeting any a man no matter his race. I am blake female who would be considered overweight but the white cultural standards. I gew up in San Francisco and have dated nearly every race. In my child baring years I chose to have 100% black children which lead me to marry a black man. I am now divorced and I am back to dating men who are interested in dating me. What I find halarious is everytime I log in to a interracial dating site there are more black men there than any other race, like 2/1. Then those same black men message me. I can’t help but to think doesn’t that defeat the purpose of going to a interracial dating website.
Some males on the DL, have probably spent the majority of their lives being on the DL, choosing occupations and situations that would allow him to be in a mostly male environment. The male I dated was retired from the military and is now a police officer. He easily plays the role of being a Heterosexual MAN, very good at the art of deception. When he saw women with big breast or in a short skirt, he responded the way men normally do, he would go into a trance-like state and become speechless. Typical male behavior, he was protective of me and jealous in nature, made excuses for not giving me a long-term commitment (of course, now I get it). One day, well into our 5-year relationship, we both left the house headed to work in our separate cars, within minutes he called me on the phone and asked me if I could be with a bi-sexual man. Okay, so 5-years into the relationship of having unprotected sex, and now he decides to be honest and have open dialogue, and come out to me, WHAT!!!!. I could hear it in his voice, he was nervous and vulnerable, not wanting the situation to turn ugly. He seemed to want my acceptance, as though we could continue this hot romance, as if nothing had changed. I was horrified. He literally said, "Men have always done it", as if his statement was meant to sooth me and breathe normalcy into the conversation. He knew I loved him, respected him, trusted him. How very absurd, to think it was at all possible I would be okay with sexing a homosexual. He actually asked me if my reluctance was based on not knowing when/whether he was hanging out with the boys verses hanging out with his boy. He tried to continue-on with the relationship. I did not want to crush him for being a homosexual. BUT…Reality check, straight women want a loving relationship with a straight man, (bi-sexual/ down-low means to engage in homosexual sex). To deceive, to withhold critical information, to deny me the opportunity to make an informed decision about my own health and welfare suggests far more than just his own selfishness. I believe this is an act of evilness, I kept thinking this guy was really lucifer, and at any moment his horns would pop-out and he would start laughing a loud sinister laugh, the world around me would burst into flames and I would wake up in HELL. I kept asking him, why didn't he tell me when we first started dating, and he hinted at this was my fault for not picking-up on it. I recall him saying asking how can I love him when I only know half of me, and he said sometimes he liked to hang out with the fellas, and he ran across a buddy, and having sex with a male simply doesn't interest him and he loved my p@@@y. He would say give me some, woman and out of the blue he would say it is great coming home to me and girl you make me more than happy, and he often said no one, really listen, no one can make me feel like you do. NEWS FLASH, he left out the part of him being a homosexual. People hide things about themselves that they are ashamed or embarrassed of. He seemed ashamed, he kept saying he was not a homosexual (Homosexual = sex with another of the same sex).
I learned that males on the DL choose to hide because they-themselves are ashamed, they-themselves believe their sexual behavior is without honor, shameful, demeaning, unsavory, unmanly, unnatural, filled with the fear of being exposed, and rejected, SELF-HATRED. They will do ANYTHING, including date/live-with/marry women, in order to hide their homosexuality. I learned that males on the downlow look and behave like all the other Brothas we see every day. However, instead of secretly sleeping with your girlfriends behind your back, the DL Brotha is secretly sleeping with his guy friends. I asked myself were there any hints along the way and the answer is yes. I knew he wasn't being 100% honest all the time, sometimes he would be vague about where he was or who he was with, which normally means there is a woman on the side. I did the typical line of questions and he would laugh and say "you are crazy, what woman". I would have never-ever guessed this strong dominant brotha was capable of sexing another male.
Let's keep it real, my idea of a romantic dinner does not involve food that’s in contact with fecal matter, even if you wash it, I don't want to eat it, No Thank You! My ideal of romance does not include being exposed to fecal matter. This does not mean I harbor anything against homosexuals, everybody has the right to make their own personal choices. DL means you purposely deny me my right to make a personal choice.
There is a lot of propaganda about the black community not accepting homosexuality. The FIRST step is Bi/Homosexual males must accept themselves. The idea that down-low males want to be viewed as heterosexual men that have sex with other males, is preposterous and self-hatred for being Bi/homosexual. You hide the real you and in the same breath asks society to accept you……GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.
20 is such a tender and influential age. The hurt involved in such revelations can scar a person no matter the age. Memories of which that may taint any future decisions when choosing a mate. Picking up on the signs by knowing what to look for is a great preventative measure. On the other hand it may also appear too intrusive in the beginning stages of a relationship. Learning how to communicate together with knowing the signs well with a partner will better enhance ones chance of choosing the right mate.
Awesome article !!


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Denise Handlon Level 8 Commenter 16 months ago
Interesting topic. I was thinking of the subject of betrayal yesterday, as a matter of fact. It's always amazing when we clear our minds and 'look back' at the road signs we missed whenever there is a situation such as this. Well written. Thanks for sharing this important message.
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