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  “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can wound the very soul” –Derek Q. Sanders “Get over It” is one of the most insensitive phrases that can be said to someone who is left hurting from a … Continued

“Feelings are like sales prices. They are subject to change without notice.” -Derek Q. Sanders ‘I love you’ is among the sweetest words that our ears will ever hear, especially when the words are uttered from the lips of someone … Continued

“Love is like a mirror, only it casts a perfect reflection of the ones we love, not our own.” – Derek Q. Sanders Love focuses outward on the recipient of its gift, not the giver. In short, “love ain’t about … Continued

“When a man loves a woman, she is not the object of his affections. She is the subject.” –Derek Q. Sanders A woman is not an object. She is far too superior. An object is a material thing that can … Continued

“I’m not ready for a serious relationship. I just want to be friends.” What does it mean for a man and woman to be friends, but not serious? The question, by implication, assumes that friendship is not a serious relationship. … Continued

Years ago, I started my very first blog page entitled, “love from a male perspective.” I had some ideas about love & relationships that I wanted to share that I thought might be relevant/beneficial to the discussion. At the time, … Continued

“Men are hunters”. We all know this, right? It’s an old familiar saying, one that is accepted by most of us. It bolsters a sense of valor in men while at the same times gives women, who have become weary, … Continued

“Potential is an unrealized possibility that may or may not ever be realized”. -Derek Q. Sanders Many very well-intentioned and loving women sometimes choose to involve themselves with men who are not the men that they want ‘as is’. Why … Continued

A definition of terminology is always necessary in order to gain a proper understanding and to engage in meaningful coherent dialogue. Otherwise, individual experiences that are unverifiable, as they are largely subjective, become the foundation for discussions that may represent … Continued

“Love is a many splendored thing”, an old popular song once taught us with its kind words and soft melodies, but there is no such splendor in the abuse suffered by any woman. Neither is there any love to be … Continued