To Find Love: Learn How To Manage Your Weaknesses

By Briana Booker

Weaknesses. We all have them. If we did not, we would be perfect, but I have not met any perfect person. Shoot, I am not perfect.

With that said, weakness is nothing to be ashamed about. You can find love even with having weaknesses. You just have to learn how to manage your weaknesses the proper way so that you have control of your destiny and  can live a prosperous professional and personal life.

Acknowledging your weaknesses instead of hiding them is important. For example, I am stubborn and have a bad temper when I feel I have been wronged in a romantic relationship. My temper is the worse when I  question why I was mistreated because most of the time I try to give my all to the one I am committed to having a happy and healthy relationship.What can I say? I am a loyal and stubborn Taurus.

No relationship is perfect but if you are given bread crumbs constantly in a relationship while you are offering a luxurious feast, you should find real love. No man or woman that truly loves you would treat you bad constantly…that is not love. That is controlling and abusive.

Living life, I realized losing my temper was not the way to be happy or resolve romantic dilemmas. I realized I needed to learn to work around the flaws of my partner and promote him to do the best for our relationship.

I can not change the past. I can not erase the males I gave a chance to build a healthy and worthy relationship. It is in the past. All I can do is live in the present.

I must live for the now and treat my new partner the right way. I need to work as much as he does to make things grow into something beyond my assumption that all men cheat or lie.

Not every man is a cheater or liar. Not every  woman is a cheater or liar.

Once I stopped making assumptions and predictions about how my relationship would go with a man, that is when things started to look up. I took time to forgive the mistreat of my past to open my soul to someone I like to think is working to be worthy of me.

I can not predict the future. I can only live in the now. And right now, I am taking a leap of faith with the man present in my life. Even if he may or may not be the one, he is teaching me a great deal about myself and him. I am thankful to God for putting a man in my life driving me to grow into better not worse.

My best advice is take your time. Ask questions. Do not be quick tempered when you are confused or uncertain. Most guys, if mature, will try to resolve things with you when they have made mistakes in the relationship. Know your worth. Give him space sometimes to be himself. He will return, if he truly cares for you. You can never keep a man away from a woman he truly loves as much as he loves his life.

And if you need help, here are  a few tips from my relationshipExaminer Column  http://www.examiner.com/dc-in-washington-dc/how-to-make-your-girl-smile ! Print it out for your partner or subscribe. Suggest the tips to him or her. Use it as a guide to build a better relationship with your partner.

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Why DSW is Fabulous And Fierce

DSW Fanatic Frenzy Shoe Lover Tote

By Briana Booker

Are you wondering why Fromgirltogirl loves Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW)? If yes, I am here to tell you why!

Fromgirltogirl loves DSW because of its great customer service and care for its customers! Oh, and the classy and stylish selection of shoes!

Just this week, DSW surprised us with a FREE DSW Fanatic Frenzy gift for the holiday season! DSW gave us a fabulous tote, that’s valued at $28!

No, We did not get it because we are amazing and fierce( although, deep down inside we know our readers and us are amazing and fierce,all day and everyday)! We got our great gift because we spread our shoe lover on Facebook.

You can do the same by liking  DSW on http://www.facebook.com/sctt.woods#!/DSW !

DSW has great giveaways all holiday season and beyond! Join on the fun and style! And become a DSW member for even more exclusive deals!

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4 Ways To Have Spicy and Fierce Sex (Without the Sex): Casual dating to Commitment

By Briana Booker

Are you looking for ways to keep your developing romantic relationship passionate and healthy, while transitioning from casual dating to a healthy and committed relationship? If yes, Fromgirltogirl is here to help by giving you ways to have spicy, sexy and fierce, mindblowing sex without having sex with your partner. Read below to learn!

Sex is never anything you want to rush into in a relationship, if you are truly looking for a healthy and committed relationship. Trust me, sex is not the most important element of a healthy,romantic commitment but it sure does not hurt to keep it exciting.

You will never win someone’s love or commitment to you,if you are always readily available to give sex. If you can not respect yourself, no one will respect you sexually, mentally or spiritually.

But enough with the mommy warnings, you can get the man or woman of your dreams by exciting his or her interest. You should not give him or her what he or she wants right from the start. You have to learn how to grow his or her anticipation of what he or she can have completely for his or herself, if  in a committed relationship with you and only you.

Do not be the “main chick” or “man dude”. If you are okay with the degrading title and the actions that come with that title, you need to appreciate yourself more.

But with that said, here are 4 ways to have mindblowing sex that will help you grow commitment with the one you want and not the one you settle for:

Say Proudly You are not Going to Have Sex with Your Partner.

Yes, this sounds strange but it works. The perfect time to do this is during a make-out session with your significant other. Make sure you are looking the person directly in the eyes, so the person knows you are being serious. But do not stop what you are doing. It makes the person know what he or she can not have right now but that anything besides sex is up for grabs. It makes him or her want to earn being worthy of having you in that sense. It will also teach respect and taking the time and effort to respect you.

Use Your Hands

Forget sex and oral sex. You were given hands to explore and to accomplish tasks. With your hands you can be specific with placement, speed, and pressure. When you are with your partner be subtle, graceful and attentive. It will make your partner feel appreciated.

And you can do this just about anywhere – at  the movie showing , a car, or under a table cloth. Do what makes you happy.

Fantasy

Yes, your hands can do plenty, especially when it comes to acting out your partner and your fantasies. Dress up or do not dress up.  Use massage oils and a towel. Relax your partner. Trust me, it will make him or her happy to be cater by you.

Never Underestimate the Power of the Element of Surprise

You can always spice up your sexual and romantic life with the element of surprise. Unexpected but welcoming physical and emotional attention are always amazing to do towards your special someone. It does not matter if intercourse is involved in the matter or not, your partner and you will enjoy getting to know each other better.

Little gestures and caresses during breakfast or affectionate notes hidden in places your partner will find them will keep you on his or her mind all day.  He or she will look forward to alone time with you as soon as possible.

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Happy Thanksgiving From Fromgirltogirl

Have a safe, stress free Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Send Fromgirltogirl your best Thanksgiving Photos, preferably food…but babies and cute old people are fine as well. 0_0

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Fabulous She’s The First T-Shirts & Cupcakes to Educate Girls in Need

Help She's the First Educate Girls Around the World!

 

Love helping those in need? Buy some She’s the First cupcakes and T-shirts ! It helps young girls in developing countries get educated and tackle poverty! Let’s transform our global world into a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable community! http://www.hercampusshop.com/collections/shes-the-first/products/shes-the-first-im-a-baker-not-a-fighter-tee

100% of the profits from the sale of this shirt will go towards girls’ education in the eight countries where She’s the First sponsors girls. To learn about the programs, click here. You can also sign up to participate in the Tie-Dye Cupcake Bake-Off by organizing your own bake sale at shesthefirst.org/cupcakes!

These eco-friendly shirts are manufactured by Custom Organics, Inc.

It is a Bella tee: 100% combed ring-spun cotton, longer length jersey knit t-shirt. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping.

All shirts need to be ordered by October 21st in order to guarantee that you’ll get them by November 1!

 

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The Black Women Spring

Looks like the black women spring has begun. It is about time we stop thinking we deserve less than other women. We are just as wonderful. Stop tolerating non-sense. -Briana Booker, Founder of Fromgirltogirl

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Briana Fierce : Are Love & Basketball Inter-Linked?

 

Can Basketball help you find real love?
Can Basketball help you find real love?

 

By Briana Booker

I have never been one very talented at sports or pursued sports passionately in my life. I decided to become a writer. But I have been told it has potential to build great character and team work.

Two years ago, I lost faith that good men exist – Men that are respectful. Men that are honest. Men that are affectionate. Men that do not cheat on women that love them. I lost faith healthy relationships existed. But something made me pause – maybe I was following the wrong method of discovering a good man and what he is all about in life.

People often believe I am beautiful and smart. I have no problem finding  a good man. Often the males I have dated have been bright young men with very attractive bodies. But as my demands for a man to commit to building a strong and healthy relationship became more important than sex and public appearance, I started to feel more alone than when I was single.

I knew relationships were not supposed to work like that. I knew inconsistency and convenience was not supposed to be part of a healthy and loving relationship. I realized I was attracting the wrong characters. It takes more to being a man than selfishness and chasing ass all day.

Recently, a male friend told me , if you want to learn a man’s character,watch him play basketball,street basketball to be exact.

No, he does not have to be the most talented basketball player. It can be his first day on the court. You will see things revealed about his character, that could tell you how he will treat you in a romantic and committed relationship.

I never thought about it. I do not know  if it is true or not. But I plan on discovering, if the theory can add value to my romantic life. Can the game of basketball help me find the one? I mean, it helped Mrs. Obama find the one( more into that story later).

So I got out my phone. I typed: ‘Can I watch you play basketball?’ To a man I will not name at the moment. I have not sent the text yet…but the day that I do will come soon enough.

 

Are you ready for some Love & Basketball?

 

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In the Mind of Briana Fierce: I Am Intrigued.

By Briana Booker
Just thinking about things that interest me through out my life so far! Enjoy!
 

 

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Not on Our Campus: Students Combat Racial Discrimination at Elon University

Not on Our Campus!

 

By Briana Booker

Are you familiar with Elon University?  Whether yes or no, you should get familiar with two incidents involving racial slurs directed at students in the past week!

One incident, Brenna Humphries, a black student at Elon University, was walking on campus when a gray BMW convertible drove by and the driver, suspected to be a white student named JJ Minor, shouted the racial slur “Nigger” at her.  Minor said he was not the one involved in the incident but he does have a gray BMW convertible on campus. Read about the other racial slur incident here.

Watch this video to hear what Brenna Humphries recalls about the racial incident she experienced:

Brenna Humphries is racially discriminated.

Elon University President, Leo Lambert made an address on Tuesday, September 13,2011. President Lambert was pleased to see many Elon students coming together to combat against racism and discrimination on campus. Elon University has stated it encourages students to report incidents which regard discrimination, as well as take a stand against discrimination. Here is President Lambert’s address:

President Lambert addresses the Elon University community.

 

Since the two incidents, Elon University’s students, faculty and staff are wearing stickers that read “Not on our campus” to demonstrate racism and discrimination will not be tolerated at Elon University. Campus security is investigating the incidents.

Fromgirltogirl will keep you posted on the investigation.

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