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Mike Montgomery once lived the American dream. Gainfully employed, beautiful home, and a wonderful loving wife. Growing up in a loving family whose faith was unbreakable was his source of strength. Mike’s faith would one day be shaken after losing the love of his life in an unexpected tragedy. Mike thought he would never love again until he meets Sheila Lawson. Everything about Sheila made him want to love again. Could he risk his heart again?

Sheila Lawson, a woman’€™s health advocate was strong and independent, yet something was missing in her life. Immersing herself in her work, she vowed off any relationships. Sheila would find her self-made decree shaken when she meets tall, dark, and handsome Mike Montgomery. There is an evil lurking in the shadows. Mike and Sheila will have to unite to overcome evil forces trying to keep them apart. Will their love be enough to see them through the testing of their faith?

Copyright 2010 Vanessa Richardson. All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

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Chapter 1: Bad Boys are Leaders with No Direction

Almost any woman would say the same thing when asked what she looks for in a guy: “He has to be cute and smart, with a fantastic sense of humor.”

Does that sound familiar? Maybe you can plead guilty to saying those exact words. There’s nothing wrong with seeking these qualities in the opposite sex, but why do so many women settle for the exact opposite of what they say they’re looking for? Rather than laughing or being intellectually stimulated by their partners, multitudes of women are crying, worrying, and not growing whatsoever from their relationships.

What Women Say vs. What Women Do

It’s no secret that women are the more emotional of the two sexes. If something hurts a woman, she’ll make no reservations against crying it out, and she’ll jump at the opportunity to discuss it with others. These emotions can be a valuable tool for dealing with life, finding much- needed strength, and simply keeping one’s sanity. On that same note, a woman’s feelings can directly affect her love life, and she won’t even realize it.

When it comes to attraction, women use both the emotional and logical sides of their brains. The logical aspect is what convinces her that she wants a nice guy with all the works. It tells the woman that a suitable mate is one who is physically attractive, makes a decent living, cares about others, and is funny (among other desirable qualities).

In short, the logical side of her brain tells the woman she wants a man who she can bring home to Mom.

At the time, this all makes sense, until the emotional aspect of her psyche kicks in. This is the side of a woman’s thinking that excites her. The reasons why she is mentally stimulated make no sense, nor do they matter. Her eyes send a message of physical attraction to this side of her brain, and suddenly, her body is flooded with sexual stimulation.

The problem arises when the emotional and logical sides of a woman’s brain don’t mesh. Characteristics that a woman should seek in a mate her brain, and suddenly, her body is flooded with sexual stimulation.

The problem arises when the emotional and logical sides of a woman’s brain don’t mesh. Characteristics that a woman should seek in a mate don’t match up to what she actually goes after, and this is a recipe for disaster. She could have the foresight to abandon ship before developing a relationship, but more often than not, her feelings take over, and she finds herself on a downward spiral of relationship regret.

She is stuck.

But what is it about the emotional side of a woman’s brain that contributes to bad mating decisions? Will the logical side of the mind ever take precedence over the emotional side? Is there any way to retrain the brain into making better decisions about the opposite sex? Why do so many women say they want one thing from a man, only to go after completely different personalities?

Let’s examine these questions further.

Nice Guys versus Bad Boys

Nice guys finish last.

Believe it or not, this statement is true. The logical side of a woman’s brain tells her that she wants a nice guy, but the emotional side of her couldn’t disagree more. While most women don’t set out to be physically or verbally abused, they instinctually gravitate towards men who excite them, and nice guys aren’t exciting.

Compared to bad boys, nice guys wait to speak, insist on paying for everything, and are always accessible to the opposite sex. They treat women with respect, don’t pressure their dates into having sex, and never stray. In other words, their mothers taught them well, and their love lives are paying for it.

This may sound like nonsense to you, but think about how many nice guys you’ve turned away. What was it about them that didn’t appeal to you? If you’re like most women, you were turned off by the lack of a challenge, and it’s just human nature to want what one cannot have. Nice guys always pick up the phone, never have any other plans, and devote everything they can to making a woman happy.

Where’s the challenge in that?

Bad boys have an entirely different approach to women, and it seems to work wonders for them. Instead of appealing to a girl’s logic, bad boys tap into her emotions, and they reap the benefits of doing so. Of course most of these emotions involve sadness, anger, or anxiety, but they are stimulating nevertheless. A woman dating a bad boy is drawn to the challenge of never knowing what’s coming next.

She’s literally sent on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

This is naturally appealing to most women, especially those who crave drama. Compared to bad boys, nice guys are nothing but dull characters. Women are drawn to a bad boy’s sexual aggressiveness, and they view his apathetic nature as a conquest of sorts. If he treats her badly, she wants him to love her all the more.

Read more about Why Good Girls Date Bad Boys and Derrick Watkins  HERE.

Copyright 2008 Derrick Watkins . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

Most individuals believe they know and understand the term “soul mate”, but if asked to define it they can simply answer with fuzzy meanings that do not convey the true meaning.  The definition of a SOUL MATE: one who bonds with another, instantly familiar with them, as if they are created as one; two minds working in tandem as a single unit, nurturing and loving. Soul mates connect at a soul level.  They feel what the other is experiencing simultaneously.  Both are constantly searching for their equal.

Soul mates have “agreements” established in a previous karmic past to share their evolutionary growth.  Having had experiences with that individual in a previous lifetime causes something to spark when they reunite.  An open, care-free attitude and creativity are present where risk-taking helps in the acceptance of the individual.  Both people in the relationship experience spontaneity, fresh ideas and change.  The relationship is assumed to remain in good standing, in existence forever.  Wisdom in life situations is not found in books or magazines but something attained only through living and having experiences.  The inner travel of the soul is a gift we can give ourselves.  “When we get in touch with our own essence, feel our soul and understand a sense of what gives us true happiness, then the discovery of old worn-out patterns is realized.  Releasing old patterns allows new and healthier ones to emerge.

The admission to self, “I want my other half, my true soul mate” is sent out into the universe.  Your true soul mate reads the signal as a gut-wrenching cry for him or her and answers the “call” home.

Being in touch with one’s higher self and connecting to one’s scared self are the real benefits of palmistry.  The lines on a human palm are the indicators of the major influences and movements one faces in life.  The human hand is considered the mirror of the soul.  The hand is also the servant of the human brain. Palmistry searches for the truth that enables knowing the true nature of another.

Copyright 2008 Myrna Lou Goldbaum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.