A woman’s outlook on love and relationships is often influenced by what she sees around her, be it from parents, family, or outside influences. Most importantly, the decisions a woman makes comes from their own dating experiences. Yasmine’s past has been tainted by a wide variety of factors. So much so, she has a philosophy she chooses to live by:
Excerpt:
My philosophy on love and relationships is simple: sex isn’t love, but it’s nice while you’re waiting.
Well, that’s what I used to think before the man that I fell in love with trampled all over my heart.
And raped my best friend.
Love will never happen for me. No man will ever understand me. The real me.
Not my parents, not my brother, not even my best friends.
My life, my experiences – both good and bad – are what define the real me.
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Compelling snippet, M.J. With just those few sentences, it did a good job of drawing me in emotionally.
I hope she’s wrong and she can let down her guard enough to let the right man into her heart – see, you have me so involved in caring about Yasmine! Excellent excerpt!
What a terrible burden for her to bear. I hope she can open up her heart when a good man comes along.
I can see how such an experience would disillusion her.
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That would mess a poor woman up. I hope she breaks through it to find the right man.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, ladies! I can’t wait for you to read her story. It won’t be long now!
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