I think it’s important to hear every side of a story because that helps with conflict resolution. Although I do not agree with Chris Brown’s actions at times, I can respect his honesty about how he perceives relationships. Monogamy is hard work. Here is an Examiner article I wrote that I hope helps couples going through trying times or prepares you for those trying times. No one is exempt from relationship challenges – no one. People pretend and they can pretend very well, but we all have our challenging days. Read my article Four words that are more important than the word love.

I am telling you, most young guys are not ready for commitment. Most guys are all about getting it and rolling out. It’s because they haven’t truly discovered themselves. Self development takes time and effort.

Some guys will marry out of fear of being alone. You don’t know what people go through until you walk in their shoes or you decide to make time to listen.

So many people in the world wish someone would just listen, just for a moment. We are all rushing to the next great thing when the present is that great thing. Life is short. Life is wonderful. Life is challenging. Stay positive and great things will come your way. Stay negative and you’ll attract it.

I hope you learn something from Chris Brown’s interview and I hope you learn something from my article.

If you want to take advice from someone, anyone, take advice from people who have already taken your journey or take advice from elders. When you experience life in years, there are things you’ll understand more than what you understand when you’re young and developing.

I often find myself saying if I knew what I know now things would be so much different, but I cannot think on that. I have to appreciate what I have right in front of me and make the best of it. Mistakes happen in life, but you can’t let it destroy your drive. There is so much to live for if you look at things in a positive light.

Blessings be upon you. Stay positive. Stay exploring. Stay kind.