Faked Emotional Connections

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Why do people fake emotional connections with people for sex It’s no secret that people fake emotional connections with each other for sex. And yet, it’s also no secret that most people who fake emotional connections are doing so because they want to get laid. Do not ask for sex for a long time. If … Read moreFaked Emotional Connections

The Dating Journey

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Reading is Fundamental Hey, love‘s, and welcome back to Joi’s Journey of Perception! Since the book “The game of desire desire” by Shan Boodram has been making its way around my house, many of you have read it as well. There are so many insightful things I can learn from this book. There are a … Read moreThe Dating Journey

I Will Tell You the Truth of What Happens When you Give Someone Enough Rope in Under 5 Minutes

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Have you ever had someone reveal their genuine intentions to you (true colors)? They act as if they don’t want to expose their true colors. During my brief stay, I studied a little psychology and shared my personal experiences. I’ve noticed that people frequently expose themselves. If you’re new to Jois Journey of Perception, hello … Read moreI Will Tell You the Truth of What Happens When you Give Someone Enough Rope in Under 5 Minutes

You Can Control your Choices but not the Consequences

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We are our Choices The ability to control one’s choices is a fundamental part of life, but as people grow older they realize that the consequences of those choices are often out of their hands. The idea that “you can control your choices but you can’t control the consequences” is a difficult but important lesson … Read moreYou Can Control your Choices but not the Consequences

Why and how you should Support black businesses

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Support black businesses I’ve been a fan of supporting black-owned businesses for as long as I can remember. In fact, it’s something that my family has taught me from an early age. It’s important to support our black community. So we can show them that they have value and deserve to be treated with the … Read moreWhy and how you should Support black businesses

Is the saying “they always come back” true?

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“They always come back” It’s a fact of life: people come back. But is it true that “they always come back”? Well, yes and no. It depends on what you mean by “always” and how long ago they left in the first place. So before we discuss whether or not you should take someone back … Read moreIs the saying “they always come back” true?

4 ways to respond to someone invalidating your feelings

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Invalidation of Feelings When you are in a relationship, it’s easy to fall into the trap of invalidating your partner’s feelings. It might feel like the right thing to do—after all, if they’re not happy, then why should you be? You have valid feelings. But this approach only digs a deeper hole for both parties. … Read more4 ways to respond to someone invalidating your feelings

8 January Journal Prompts That Will Change Your Life

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Hey Loves It is a New Year (journal motivation) A new year is the perfect time to hit the reset button and start fresh. If you’re looking for some guidance on how to do that, look no further than this 8 January journal prompts (journal motivation).Resolutions are all well and good, but they don’t always … Read more8 January Journal Prompts That Will Change Your Life

How to Celebrate a January birthday

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Celebrate a January Birthday January is all about celebration (Winter Birthdays), but it can be hard to keep up with all of the festivities. I am a January/ Winter Baby. it can be hard to find things to do depending on where you live. So here are my top tips for a successful January birthday … Read moreHow to Celebrate a January birthday

Some People are Better Together When Not Together

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Better Together (Better as friends) We’ve all been there. You’re in your relationship, feeling like it’s the best thing in the world, but then something happens and you feel like it’s not so great anymore. You get into arguments over small things that seem insignificant at first but become bigger problems as time goes on. … Read moreSome People are Better Together When Not Together