tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048018311887818767.post2128654952101117475..comments2024-03-16T20:02:30.184-04:00Comments on Beauty in the Breakdown: ProtectionMalloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659818100539257348noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048018311887818767.post-6313224033716055652011-08-30T08:18:13.163-04:002011-08-30T08:18:13.163-04:00Definitely. In fact, I think if you look at a lot...Definitely. In fact, I think if you look at a lot of happy, successful relationships, they have an independent woman and a protective man. I think, especially today, it's expected that both partners can have successful careers, at least at first. That probably changes down the road when children come into play, but I still think that the basics of an independent woman and protective man hold true, and maybe even strengthen when there is a family to take care of. I don't think I'm the most independent girl in the world, but I do enjoy figuring some things out on my own, and doing my own thing sometimes. HOWEVER, I also like to feel safe and protected. Honestly I think THE most important thing is respect. You won't get anywhere without that. But yes, it's possible!!!Laura Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817637305623694718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048018311887818767.post-72355541502836727192011-08-30T07:48:39.253-04:002011-08-30T07:48:39.253-04:00Yes, I think it is very possible. I don't have...Yes, I think it is very possible. I don't have time for a longer answer (yay college!:) but I think it is possible.Viviellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588539887946736961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048018311887818767.post-9508975768099863932011-08-29T20:59:32.412-04:002011-08-29T20:59:32.412-04:00Absolutely! I have lived alone for the past 6 yea...Absolutely! I have lived alone for the past 6 years and had to do it all alone...granted, what it did teach me was that I "AM" capable of a lot more than I gave myself credit for...I also learned to value good friends and NEIGHBORS...there isn't enough money in the world to make up for amazing neighbors. I have been blessed in that department.<br />I do struggle with being "taken care of", as I like to do the "taking care" (B was fed well during my lay off). I used to feel that I needed to buy or do things to get people to like me...I know that sounds silly but that is what I used to do...it was very inauthentic...<br />I am now "going with the river" and letting guys that I meet steer the ship.<br />No man is an island remember...even if it is a girl-friend...you need people in your life to depend on and in turn, can depend on YOU. It should be mutual. <br />Treasure all people that come in your life...they are gifts from God...Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665621507648431983noreply@blogger.com