Tag: Relationships
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Navigating Relationships: Lessons Learned from Disappointment
This week, I released my new book and reflected on personal relationships, emphasizing self-worth. I’ve learned to prioritize those who genuinely value me over those who don’t. Understanding love languages is crucial for meaningful connections. It’s essential to release unsupportive relationships and trust God to bring the right people into your life.
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EMBRACING GROWTH BEYOND FAMILIARITY
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I am reflecting on what it means to grow beyond my past, especially while coming from a small, familiar environment. I have faced moments of being misunderstood and even criticized by people who barely know me anymore. But I have come to see that growth often makes others uncomfortable. Still, I choose to stay focused…
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BOUNDARIES: Prioritizing YOU
I’m sharing why it’s so important to put yourself first instead of living for parental or social expectations. I talk about how chasing approval can wear you down and why setting boundaries matters. When you start loving yourself and knowing your worth, you can take back control, make decisions that feel right for you, and…
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THE STING OF REJECTION
I have been interested in a particular lady for the past year and a half. During this time, I wrestled with approaching her or making it obvious that I liked her. I did not want to be turned down by a girl again. Past rejections made expressing my true feelings and moving forward with my…
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Relationship Talk – Part 1: “Uncuffed”
I hear it over and over, It’s “cuffing season,” “tired of being single,” and “in need of a bae.” In today’s world, if you don’t have a “babe,” “boo,” “main chick,” “boyfriend,” or “girlfriend,” you’re not really living. Everyone wants to be in a relationship. Most of my friends and classmates have already experienced what it is…
Raphael R. Roker 