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Pro Lover

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It’s been way too long since the last article from Mr. Cornbread himself, but I couldn’t stay away forever.

I think we all can agree that a lot of the relations/relationships that we have can sometimes, if not always, seem like a game. I’m sorry to inform you but, sadly, that’s usually what they are. The encounters we have with each other on a romantic and strictly physical level are, to an extent, a game and/or a challenge. But like with every game, there is always someone who is becoming an expert at the art. Someone who plays Chess while everyone else is still mastering Checkers. This person is what I like to call a Pro Lover. I’m sure we have all come in contact with a Pro Lover one way or another, if you’re not sure, well that’s what the article is here for.

The purpose of this article is to bring awareness to the naive and to give praise to those who do it. So here’s a quick break down of a Pro Lover.

Pro /prō/: Short for Professional; participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs.

Pro Lover: One who has surpassed being a player and has mastered the game we all participate in, willingly or not.

There are no Specific characteristics to describe a Pro Lover, which makes them hard to spot.

Both Genders are capable of being pro lovers and the common goal is to accomplishment as much as possible with the most discretion.

Even though this topic is not gender specific, I think it will be easier to approach it by speaking about the two genders separately.

Male Pro Lovers, which are sometimes looked as hunters, have the ability to make you feel like you’re winning when in all reality, you just might be losing. Make you feel safe when you’re heart is at risk. Their goals aren’t completely based around quality, quantity, or bragging rights. Like any good sportsman, they do it simply for the love of the hunt. The difference between these men and most “dogs” is the fact that they don’t move off of instinct, they move off of experience and intelligence. Almost everything they do was thought out way before they do it, which is what makes them experts of their trades.

Female Pro Lovers are normally looked at as the hunted in most situations. But a Pro Lover plays the game just a well as the male, because they know that the best defense is a good offense and that leaves them protected. A female Pro Lover makes a man feel like he’s the 1^st, last, and only…at least only that matters. Some can even make the most masculine of men seem like, what I hear most people refer to as, a “sensitive ass n*gga” (e.g. Drake). Most female Pro Lovers come off very caring but also overly cool, which makes it easier for a less experienced hunter (male) to drop his guard. Some have even done acts that may seem promiscuous to most people, but they hide them so well, Sherlock Holmes couldn’t figure out what she did, and definitely not with whom. Others just have a slightly cleaner past, which is even harder to find out. The difference between a normal “whore” as some may say, is that a female pro lover knows that its not what you know, its what you can prove, so she wipes the gun clean after she catches a body.

The greatest challenge for a Pro Lover is when they hunt/are being hunted by another pro lover. When they meet the goal is generally to have the other open up before they are opened themselves. Both love to have the dominant power, and taking down (figuratively and literally) the opponent is a great accomplishment.

I don’t want you to think these Pro Lovers are whores, hoes, womanizers, liars, or any players. They’re past that, on a level some people haven’t even realized existed until reading this article. Also, I don’t want you to think I am encouraging any individual to attempt to become a Pro Lover, I just felt the need to acknowledge them. So to Pro Lovers, continue to do what you do best for as long as it can last, just remember…even Jordan had to retire.

Until Next Time,

Fred E. Cornbread

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The Comfort Zone

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First, I would like to apologize for my hiatus. I am sorry to admit I abandoned my blog but I am back with a great article for 31percentlife and you the followers.

I personally like this post because it is something that everyone, no matter his or her gender, can relate to. In some relationships one partner may constantly feel like his or her position is in danger; either someone is coming after that person’s spot, or the significant other is trying to replace them. On the other hand, a mate could feel like his or her position is so safe, they cease to work for the relationship. This issue is one that needs to be addressed, because I am sure we have all had this experienced, either first hand or vicariously. I want to talk about two extremes: insecurity and being comfortable.

Insecurity is an extreme that seems more familiar to most people. One sign of being insecure is constantly accusing your significant other of being involved with another. A second sign, which I think is worse than the first, is approaching a person who you think is pursuing your partner (only time this is acceptable if you are sure they are in pursuit and you’re mate is bothered by it). These signs are indicators that you do not feel secure in either one of two departments 1) your ability to satisfy your partner or 2) your partner’s ability to be faithful.
Comfortable, the other extreme, occurs often. A sign of being too comfortable is being so sure that your mate won’t leave that you actually put in minimum effort, sometimes no effort at all. Another sign is either believing your mate is so naïve that they don’t notice or they are so in love that they don’t care. Being too comfortable usually leads to a rude awakening that your partner is not willing to withstand the lack of effort you are putting in and another more deserving person is willing to work harder than you. Someone is always fighting for your spot, whether you notice it or not.

In all things in life, you should aim for moderation, and relationships are no different. In this case, moderation is security. Being secure is when you are confident that you are doing everything in your power to make your mate happy and make the relationship work. There should be no worries if others pursue your mate because you know you are doing your job right. It is not being comfortable because not only do you know your mate is happy, you will reinforce it, to be sure. Remember, if you are confident with what you are doing in the relationship, you are sure that everything you are doing is the best you can do, and your partner still is not happy, then maybe it’s just not meant to be, but that is a story for another post.

Never be on either extremes, have a middle ground.

We all have insecure moments where we get a little jealous, it’s natural, but never let it control your actions or your relationship.

Back For Good,

Fred E. Cornbread

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DATING: It's not what you think

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The other day a friend of mine asked me a question that really made me think. She wanted to know why men cheat when they have women that are the closest thing to perfect. I first responded to her with the obvious reasons: greed, a desire to be with as many women as possible (“pimps”), and just being an asshole who doesn’t care about women and thinks of them as objects (womanizers). Then I started to go into detail about factors that a lot of people don’t look at. For example, the fact that all guys that cheat are NOT necessarily driven by malice or bad intentions.

All guys that cheat are not assholes. Some guys are just confused and unsure of what they want where others are just inconsiderate. Not to say they are uncaring, they just don’t see that their actions have consequences until after the fact. For these guys, there are two likely reasons for their infidelity: 1) the woman is good BUT not right for them or 2) the woman is the right one at the wrong time.

The first reason is a little complex. In my opinion, rapper J. Cole said the first reason pretty well: “One thing for certain baby, you are a wifey, two things for f*cking sure I am not the husband though.” I condone this quote because he’s letting a woman know that she is great and can make some lucky man very happy. On the other hand, he knows that he is not that man. I’m sure we all know at least one female who we are sure would make a great girlfriend, wife, and or mother. But, does every potential wife have to be YOUR wife? A large number of guys feel that when they meet a great girl they must establish a committed relationship because of fear of missing out on someone great. What they neglect to realize is that just because she is great does not assure you will have a successful romantic relationship with her.

At this point that guy starts to realize that he isn’t actually emotionally attracted to this woman, he only likes the idea of her being with him. In other words, he is following his mind and not his heart. Slowly the little emotion he has goes away, and he loses the motivation for commitment. It’s like a kid in the supermarket who keeps begging his mom for the new ice cream flavor. Sure, super duper extra chocolate ice cream SOUNDS delicious, but after that first try you’re over it and ready to move on to the next flavor. The only difference is, with the ice cream, you’ll stop eating it, but you won’t stop “eating” this woman (no pun intended). You still don’t want to let her go for whatever reason. Maybe you still want her around because she treats you well or maybe she is attached and you do not want to hurt her. Either way, this can result in infidelity.

The second reason is less complicated to explain. Basically, a guy might find the woman that he wants to spend the rest of his life with, but just at a time when he is not ready to settle down. Let’s say a guy finds his during his first or second year of college. At that time he’s only about 18 or 20. The bachelor years for a male are generally 21 to 24, not saying that there are not bachelors who are much older, I’m just speaking of the typical age. If a guy is 19, he doesn’t expect for her to wait until he is twenty five to get “the single life” out of his system. So, instead of making her wait, he commits, but he will still have the bachelor mentality. Therefore, without considering the consequences or the feelings of his spouse, he cheats. He is not going to break up with her because she is the person he wants to be with for the rest of his life. His problem is, he wants to have his cake and eat it too, which is virtually impossible.

I’m not justifying men cheating, or saying its okay, but there is a reason for everything. I’m just clarifying some likely reasons. So, my advice to you, make sure that when you commit, that’s exactly what you are going to do COMMIT! If you’re unsure, don’t be afraid to test the waters, date and just keep things casual. If you think she is “perfect”, be thoughtful of her feelings, because like I said earlier, she might not be YOUR future wife, she is still somebody else’s.

With Love,
Fred E. Cornbread

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DATING: Who Done it?

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I think it’s safe to assume that everyone has heard the phrase “Chivalry is dead” at least once in his or her lifetime. This clichéd has stirred up controversy among men and women. My opinion on the matter is that I agree, chivalry is, in fact, dead. There are a lot of men that are no longer chivalrous, and a lot of women cease to believe that it exists, at least amongst the common man. Even though I have come to the conclusion that chivalry doesn’t exist any more, I still have one question; Who is responsible for the “death” of chivalry? Men or Women? I believe it’s just a cycle between the actions of men and women’s response to these actions. Ask yourself this question: which came first, The Chicken or The Egg?

I’ll start with the women’s (Egg) role in killing chivalry. World-renowned comedian Dave Chappelle once said, “Chivalry is Dead…and women killed it!” I would not go as far as to place all the blame on women, but many played a large part. Today, it seems hard for nice guys to be appreciated by the opposite sex. When men are approach a woman politely, they are either accused of having ulterior motives (such as sex) or are looked upon as being weird, weak, or less manly. There have been times when us men have been involved with a young lady and she would rather be with her ex, whose disrespect and carelessness were the leading factors in their break-up. I always ask myself why would a woman put herself through such problems. I’ve come to the conclusion that women have grown accustomed to the behavior of some undeserving men and now find it, not only acceptable but, also, normal for men to no longer be chivalrous. The women settle for the men who are rude and unappreciative instead of those who will go above and beyond to treat them well. This leads us to the “chicken.”

Men (The Chicken) see that a large number of women are involving themselves with men who don’t deserve them. Their behavior can involve disrespect, infidelity, and as well as physical/emotional abuse. As a result, the good men may start to act as rude, if not more, than these other men. What some men do, which also adds to the brutal murder of chivalry, is “act” chivalrous with an ulterior motive, such as sex. Everyone has met those assholes men that treat women badly, yet somehow have one of the greatest, most respectable women by their side.

This article may seem somewhat repetitive, but that is because it is. The subject I’m speaking about is just a vicious cycle that has an unclear beginning and an unlikely ending. I laid out the facts. Now, I am leaving it to you to come up with your own conclusion. So you tell me, which came first, The Chicken or The Egg?

Until Next Time,



Cornbread

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Patti LaBelle Drops Knowledge

I’ve been a huge fan of Patti LaBelle since I can remember. Her vocal talents have been imitated by many who have fallen short. To add to her musical abilities, the Philadelphia native, reps her city well with her “tell it like it is” attitude. Patti is the definition of timeless. Just listen to her on the remix to Lyod’s new single as she drops some knowledge as to how to keep a good woman.

DATING: You can pick your NOSE and pick your MATE

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People speak of commitment issues pretty often. Especially in reference to males. I must admit that I have been accused of being afraid to commit and of being “picky” due to my lack of motivation to start a relationship. I’ll also admit that some people might actually have commitment issues but I’m here to speak on the behalf of those who don’t have problems with commitment. Instead we have a problem with settling and high standards.

Having standards is completely understandable and it’s expected. They are used as a guideline to find a compatible mate.

Many people confuse having standards with being picky when actually there is a huge difference between the two. Being picky involves having realistic and unlikely expectations; asking and expecting something that you yourself cannot even offer. But, the confusion about what makes a person picky leads people to settle for someone who isn’t what they really want because they don’t want to seem as if they are being picky; this results in an unhealthy and unsatisfying relationship. Recently, I found myself in a situation where I considered settling because I felt as though I was asking for too much. I’d been inconsistently involved with a young woman for about a year and a half. I decided maybe it was time for me to make it official and try to be exclusive. A problem soon occurred: I started to remember the negative things about her that kept me from moving forward with her. At first I thought it was cold feet since it had been a while since I have been exclusive with someone. The possibility of being afraid of commitment ran through my mind. Eventually I came to the conclusion that what was holding me back was my inability to settle. What I was doing with this girl was using my brain more than my heart. I thought because she had beauty, intelligence, a sense of humor, an attraction to me and could interact well with my family that I had hit the jackpot. I soon realized that those traits are what I should look for in EVERY female I meet. I also tried to look past her flaws because she was always willing to look past mine. I had to be honest with myself and acknowledge that I couldn’t bring myself to do that. I was not willing to lower my standards. I was attempting to create something that didn’t exist.People may say I am picky for not making things serious with this young woman, but I feel as though the cons out weighed the pros. Settling is something I highly oppose in situations like this one. In today’s world the majority of people feel the need to jump into relationship and settle for what they can get without being aware of what they are worth. By doing this, their standards “bar” is lowered, while mine stays the same, resulting in my standards seeming high. For the people who have lowered their standards to something not suitable for them, I suggest you raise them. For those comfortable with their standards but still waiting for the “right one” to come along, just continue to live life and realize that he or she will come along soon enough.

I asked the other members of 31 percent when an appropriate time to make things official, be exclusive and actually settle down. The Contrarian told me it’s like buying a pair of sneakers (keep in my mind I am not a “sneaker head” by any means). He explained that if I were to see a pair of sneakers that I thought I needed in my life, I’d put them on the counter, purchase them no matter what the price, and walk out the store a happy man without a doubt in my mind. He went on to explain that you can always return a pair of sneakers without much fuss. However, after making a commitment to a mate, you can’t just return their love and you can’t put a price on the heart ache that come from a breakup.

Yours truly,

Cornbread

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DATING: Wonder Woman

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My friends know me as a man with a surplus of different philosophies. To others, I'm known as a womanizer because of the vulgar comments I make on twitter or my previous “Dating” posts. I will admit that I have a tendency to speak very harshly when it concerns the opposite sex. However, I want to stress that I have the utmost respect for females. The feedback I get is that I am a hater of women. I like to think that my criticisms of women of directed at the NEGATIVE women who, unfortunately, do exist. So, with this post, I plan to discredit these accusations and shy away from what I'd typically say about women via twitter. I will discuss what makes a woman cool to me. In other words, my perfect girl.

To start, there are 3 requirements this female and myself most have to work:
1) Friendship
2) Sex
3) Chemistry

1) When I say friendship I'm referring to a young lady I can do almost anything with. If I can ask my closest male friend to do it, I should be able to ask her to do the same. Examples of my expectations consist of watching a Kevin hart stand up and being able to laugh together, and of her accepting and getting along with my friends because I plan for her to be as important to me as they are. Furthermore, I should be able to trust her to watch my nephews or pick my sister up from work if I'm running late. She will let me borrow money TRUSTING that I'll pay it back with interest, and she will know everything I expect of her can in turn be expected from me. For example I'll help hang up Christmas lights at her mothers home, or come help shovel her car out of the snow before work. These are things I would do for my best friends if they should ever ask.

2) In a relationship, sex, for me, is very important because I am a sexual person. I prefer a woman that is experienced (but not too experienced) and not afraid to show her off experience. She loves sex just as much as I do, but it is not the basis of our relationship. Instead it is an added bonus.

3) The chemistry is what I think is most important. In my opinion; chemistry is when you can stay on the phone with someone and talk about nothing important, but still have a great conversation. There will be times when this "perfect girl" will do something "imperfect" but the chemistry is what will make me forgive her, even if I don't want to. There might be times when we will separate but we will always return back to each other and pick up where we left off as if nothing has changed. Chemistry is what changes someone from a friend and or sex partner into a life partner.


I’m not in a rush to find this perfect girl; I just hope she exists. Having a person like the one I described is bound to better you as a human being. They don’t change you, they just compliment you, open your eyes to know things, and help you live a more enjoyable life. It's even possible that this female could change my outlook on women and convert my admitted anti-women blog posts and tweets into pro-women. Maybe you should think about your requirements, and keep and open eye until you find that perfect person for you.

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See You in 2011,


Cornbread

Dating: Ho Ho Ho (Cheaters)

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Throughout my life, I’ve been involved with a female who either is in a relationship or just getting out of one. There is one problem that continues to occur. Her (ex) boyfriend has a problem with me because I'm either cool or involved with “his” woman.

This topic is completely free of gender bias because people of both genders are known for doing this.

It is very common for a person to cheat. It’s not right, but it is common. And it’s natural for people to move on after the end of a relationship. However, problems arrise when the previous flame (or in the case of cheating, current flame) gets involved and approaches the new flame and gives them all the blame without evaluating themselves or their significant other.

I find this troubling because if your mate leaves you for someone else, it may be fair nto say that there is a problem with you, and maybe you need to improve. If you were doing everything right, there would have been no reason to leave. Unless your partner just wasn't ready to settle down, in which case, there really isn't much you could have done. Either way, there is no point for you (the victim) to go after your old partners new flame as the new flame did nothing wrong to you.

If your partner cheats, you just need to think about that relationship and ask yourself, "Do I really want to be with someone who would cheat on me?" I hope the answer is no. Most likely the person your old flame is cheating on you with doesn't know you. It isn't personal. Therefore, there is no reason to approach or blame them.

NOW, there is an acceptable time for you to approach the new flame. If that flame just happens to be a "friend" that ruins your relationship purposely to steal your mate.

In conclusion, if your significant other is involved with someone new, there's no need to place blame or attack the new flame. In cases of an ex those feelings must simply be contained and you must recognize that you lost that battle. If your partner is cheating, you're still not granted the right to blame the person that's being cheated with. After all, he/she has NO attachment to you and can't be held fully responsible. That situation is the fault of your partner at which point you need to take it up with him/her and re-evaluate your relationship.

Happy Holidays,

Cornbread

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DATING: Social Relationships vs Love

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Not many things irritate me because I don't generally care enough to let things get to me. There is one thing that really gets under my skin - people who display their relationships and all their problems via social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter (Btw, make sure to Follow @FredE_Cornbread and @31percent). I'm going to start off by apologizing in advance to the ladies because this is mostly directed to you. Not all of you, but a good amount.

Now, my main problem is with people who create status updates and tweets complaining about their significant others. No need to put your business out there people. The only thing it does is make you look petty, and probably makes your mate angry. This won't help your problem. How about you be an adult and try to work out the problems in the privacy of your own home? No need for outside interference. Additionally there is no need to talk about how much you love your mate. It looks very childish if all your status updates and/or tweets are about one person. Not to mention that it looks clingy and borderline stalker-ish.

Something else I have to point out is the relationship status. I personally don't like them because I don't think there is a purpose in letting everyone know you're in a relationship. I'm not against them. If that's what you like, that's fine. Just know that a Facebook relationship status won't stop anyone from cheating. Only the person themselves can do that. So, if your partner doesn't want to have "In a relationship" on his status, don't assume that's because your mate is cheating. I truthfully don't know why it’s so important to some people. Please don't base your relationship off that status.

A lot of people think that having a Facebook account and being in a relationship can get complicated. I completely understand why. You may have someone that is attracted to you and they might write on your Facebook wall or tweet something that the person you're involved may object to. I believe that this is out of your control. I think the easiest way to deal with this is by treating Facebook like real life by giving your significant other space and not taking everything personal. Not every status will be about you. If you see something on your mates wall, or time line that you don't agree with, leave it alone unless it truly troubles you. Then ask if it can be worked out peacefully.

So, in conclusion, don't let either Facebook or Twitter play a huge role in your life or relationship. If you do, things might not end well.

Sincerely,


Cornbread


P.S. If your relationship status says married, but you've only dated for a few weeks, just take it down please. Don't insult the people who have actually joined in Holy Matrimony. Thank You.

DATING: What's in a Title?

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There are a few references to my “talking” post, so if you haven’t seen it or just need a reminder, I suggest you take a look before reading this, Please and Thank you!!: http://31percent.blogspot.com/2010/11/dating-we-are-jus-talkin.html

I've always had a weird feeling about the "titles" aspect of a relationship but I never have been able to pinpoint why. I’ve just known that I didn't like them. Recently, though, I finally figured out why.

I've never understood why people feel that adding a title to a relationship will change or intensify feelings. I feel as though people incorporate titles so they have a sense of control. There have been many times when I’ve heard a girl say "I would (insert sexual action here) with you if I didn't have a boyfriend. I always think, "So you want to, but your “boyfriend” is what is stopping you? If he didn’t have that title, would do it." The fact that you have feelings for your significant other is what should stop you from having any desire to do anything with someone else. Although I haven't been in an official relationship (by official I mean one with titles) I have been in "exclusive" situations with people and it works just as well, if not better, than a relationship with titles. I would say we were in Phase 3 of my “talkin” break down.

For that reason, I generally tell people that if they have the desire to mess around with someone, they should, and not because I encourage cheating but I DO discourage bullshit. So, if you want to be involved with someone else while you're in a relationship, your relationship must not be that satisfying and maybe you should continue to be single or just stay in Phase 2. Now, I know some of you are wondering, "So what do you expect us to do? Just sleep with people?" My answer is no, silly. What I want is that you all allow natural feelings to evolve; not feelings that are forced and tainted by these restrictions, leashes, that we call "titles." Just let feelings grow and IF and WHEN you feel that he/she is all you need and want that should be enough for the both of you, with a title or without one, your relationship won't change.

There's also those situations where the feelings may not be mutual - when you're only involved with that one person but he/she is still sleeping with other people. MOST people try and add titles to situations like this in order to resolve that issue. However, if one person is clearly not ready to commit and stop messing with other people, a title will make you feel better about the situation but, in reality, he/she will be doing the same thing as before.

Now think about the last time you asked someone, "Will you be my girlfriend/boyfriend?" At a certain age that may have been cute but after about 12 years old, you should stop that shit.

Yours truly,


Cornbread

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DATING: To whore or not to whore!

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Cornbread is back at it again. Lately I have been talking with some friends about “whores” and I feel like some people could use some advice. So here it is, the rules you should follow when being involved with a whore. Though these aren't all the rules, they are the ones that are most important. Now let's start:

1) Keep it private: It is not a common thing to take a whore out to dinner and a movie. Keep her in a house. She’s like a du-rag. Only use them for a little while in the private of your own home, but never take it outside the house.
2) Wear a Condom: SAFE SEX! But ESPECIALLY with a WHORE!
3) Leave the lights on: People assume when you turn the lights off, it’s so you don't have to look at the whore, which I must say is WRONG! “Lights off” is romance. Hit it from the back, push her head down and call it a night.
4) The acceptable hours are from 11pm-5am: She should not be there while you’re getting ready for work, or making dinner. She's there during booty call hours only.

This next one is personally my favorite.
5) Leave your socks on: Never get ass naked with a whore Straight skin-to-skin contact is very intimate and meant for someone you care about. Leaving those socks on leave some dignity. A loophole if you will.
6) No Kissing: If the chick is a whore she shouldn’t be kissed. DON'T DO IT. Why you ask? Well besides the fact that she probably sucked the penis of someone you know, she probably also has herpes. Good enough reason?
7) Wear a condom: I don't know how much I can stress that. STDs are real people.

The next one is the most important rule of them all.
8) WE DON'T LOVE THESE HOES: Basically, you can't turn a whore into a housewife. Let her play her position.

Simple as that. Those were some of the main rules to dealing with whores, so if you think someone your involved with is following these rules, you’re probably considered a whore. Ladies, even though l am speaking from the male perspective, it’s just as easy for you to follow these rules with man whores. If you want to ask me a specific question, just leave a comment and I’ll try to get back to you. The easiest and most direct way to contact me is through Twitter. Follow me (@FredE_Cornbread and @31percent.

Until later, I’m Fred E. Cornbread.

DATING: WE are jus Talkin

CAUTION: My thoughts are generalized and not meant for any particular or specific situation. Taking my well thought out opinions personal may cause anger, sadness, loss of sleep, or bitterness. Results may vary.

This being my 1st appearance on 31 percent, I decided to start off with something simple: The definition of “talkin.”

Every generation seem to have their own word for relationships that aren't quiet complete. At one point it was going "steady" than it moved to being an "item." In to day’s society it has moved to "talkin", focus on the missing "g" which I think makes a difference. I have taken the term and broken it down into 3 different phrases. I will go through them and be as simple as possible, but as detailed as need.

I'll start by listing the 3 phases:
1) No sex, a lot of freedom
2) Sex, still moderate freedom
3) Sex, you know what it is.

Now let's start with the 1st phase. This phase is the beginning stage. You might have just might out not too long ago, there isn't any real commitment, nor is there any intimacy. You and your mate may have possibly gone on a few dates, but nothing to heavy. Now the freedom comes about because if things don't work out or you two just lose contact, after a few weeks, it will almost be like it didn't happen. Meaning if one of you wanted to date another's friend, it would be acceptable because you two weren't serious. Thus, no hurt feelings.

The 2nd phase is after you too get a little more comfortable with each other and the intimacy starts to come into play. However, there still isn't THAT much commitment. The moderate freedom means you are free to "talk" to other people as long as they are not close to your mate. If you mess with two people who know each other there be difficulties and awkwardness.

Finally, the 3rd and final phase, which is the closest thing to a normal relationship without getting there. This comes after you reach phase 2 but you start to have feelings and chemistry. You, your counterpart and people that know you will automatically consider you too as being together even though no official announcement has been made. Once you are in this phase just about all the same relationship rules will have to be followed.

I hope my break down of the "talkin" phases have helped you understand better where you and your "buddy" are at in your friendship.

Until next time, I'm Fred E. Cornbread

DATING - Turn the TV down please

Like a lot of people, the volume of the television always seems to start an argument between me and my girlfriend. She thinks I'm going deaf, while I think she has little faith in me. I always try to explain that I don't turn the television up when she leaves the room. I may let out the fart that I have been holding in, but I do not change the volume on the television. My mother raised me better than that for god's sake. She swears that I'm trying to actually pretend that I'm inside of the stadium when I am watching sporting events.

This proposed bill finally proves my innocence. It wasn't me after all. It was the damn commercials. This was just one more small win for all MAN kind.

Dating - IT's all worth it

Dating can admittedly be taxing. We all have counseled friends through tough relationships enough to know this to be a fact. With that said, there is a light at the end of the tunnel called marriage. Every once in a while, we come across a couple that lets us know how easy, rewarding, an fun dating can be.

To further this point, I present exhibit A: a couple that looks alike and even wears the same accessories. They did things so right, the newspaper wrote a story on their simple, yet fun, wedding ceremony. This event had such an impact on me, I wrote a sappy, long winded, romantic comedy-type, thank you letter to the couple.

Tear..Sigh..

Dating: I'm a Bachelor/Bachelorette this weekend

Ever wonder why (enter any friend's name here) entered a relationship and then fell into the never ending friend blackhole never to be seen again. For some reason said friend has entered into the "I'm in love" witness protection program. Said friend will reply to an email chain or, during a short and extremely awkward phone conversation, he or she will state that you guys haven't seen each other in for what seems like forever. You wonder, what has said friend on the prowl like an undercover cop looking to make a drug bust. You are then hit with it like someones bad breath....said friend's partner is not around so said friend has declared him or herself a Bachelor or Bachelorette for the evening.

So for future reference, is being a Bachelor or Bachelorette for the day like being an adult for the day like Tom Hanks in the movie Big? Do you get to jump on the bed with your shoes on, eat ice cream for breakfast, and not wash the dishes right away? The answer is NO.

Long lost friend, make the call. The longer you wait the harder it will be.

That's What Friends Are For

Dating

Dating can be tougher than three day old bbqed meat - compromising, learning to deal with your mate's weaknesses, giving in to their strengths, all while becoming a better person and not losing yourself or the relationships that you have with your friends. At times you can lose yourself like you once lost your high school I.D or notebook. Yes, it has its benefits, and you have the good memories to show for it. With that said, we must admit, the hurt has this nasty habit of lingering around a little longer than we would like. Just like a junky, in this case, a love junky, we keep chasing the good moments as if they are a first high and trying to find humor in the bad or ridiculous.

So away we go, up up and away. Enjoy the ride as we chronicle dating issues with you and your mate.

Dating - Cuddling is not always fun!

I went camping a year ago with two friends and a dog. Since we were all city boys, we only brought one tent. Needless to say, after sleeping in the middle of the woods for four days without running water during the heart of summer, the tent smelled like an Atlantic City hooker's muff. Personal space within the tent was scarce.
Cuddling in a warm bed with a significant other can be just as taxing as sleeping with three other penises (2 male and one dog).

Just see for yourself!

How To Avoid Trapped Arm Whilst Cuddling In Bed
How To Avoid Trapped Arm Whilst Cuddling In Bed

Dating: Dating is the real March madness!

I was watching CNN trying to feed my brain (I turned to the wrong channel to be honest with you) when I noticed a feature on Barack Obama. The point of the 4-minute segment was to show how hard he was working and traveling the country as he campaigned for the Democratic nomination.

The opening was a shot of the inside of his plane. His staff members were trying to enjoy a free moment before they landed and were whisked away in the presidential whirlwind. The cameras snuck up on Barack thinking they were going to find him working on a speech or exit plan (we can only hope and pray) when they noticed that he was filling out his NCAA bracket. This led me to think that just about every male in the country is going to be filling out a NCAA bracket by noon today (I actually have two; wish me luck).

Thus I decided to help us all out as we begin the real march madness. Real as in the dating madness.

Follow me: The college regular season is like the winter. All the teams (male species) play games and acquire win and loss records. Come March, all of the teams are vying for a place in the tournament (dating pool). All of the players (men) on the teams try their best to play well so that they can be seen by scouts (women) as well as win the tournament (fall in love). They do everything that the scouts say they can’t do. They try their best to show that they have what it takes to make it in the pro’s (relationship). The players pass the ball (turn down random hook ups), eat right, do extra conditioning (go to the gym), and become better teammates (willing to spend quality time and share their feelings).

Some of the teams are loaded with more talent and should win it all (the Mr. Right now type), some are under dogs (sweet but not your ideal guy) while some of the teams had an up and down year because of injuries (a string of bad luck, i.e. death of a loved one or work issues) or controversy surrounding the team (past relationships)

Who will win it all? Who knows? I guess will just have to enjoy the madness...and check out this one shining moment.




Also, any man that can play hoops like this can be my President any day. Yup, Lebron has nothing on B.O!!