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But
at some point in life, as daunting
of a task as it may seem to
be, you will have to become
your own “relationship
expert.” For the sake
of sanity and self-preservation. As is typical for professional free lancers, I submitted some writing samples online, and he contacted me immediately with expressed excitement! He wanted to meet with me in person to discuss specifics, and to welcome me aboard his team. Before we could seal the deal, however, he wanted me to establish how my “credentials” qualified me to write on relationships. It was a fair concern, I suppose. After all, my college degrees are in business management, (not journalism), and I don’t have initials behind my name as other “authorities” do. I thought that the fact that I had 15 years publishing experience, with over 300 pieces published in regional and national publications would be enough. I thought that the fact that I had been published several times by industry giant SIMON AND SCHUSTER would impress him. And that I also teach creative writing! He wasn’t completely sold. But as the conversation progressed, I was able to eventually convince him that when it comes to dating and mating, I’m definitely a “reliable resource”! I won him over by establishing that there is much to be said for “life experience training.” In fact, many universities now award actual college credit to students who are able to prove by portfolio or test passing, that they have mastery of a particular subject area, even if they’ve not obtained it through traditional classroom methods. As such, I have a Ph. D.
from the school of hard-knocks! So let’s just say I’ve learned a few things, because I’ve lived a few things. Not to mention, I have what I believe to be a “divine” gift. And as time has evolved, through trial and error, I have happily become my own relationship expert. (Which does not mean that my dealings are always drama free, or that my decision making is perfect.) Nobody can boast those types of results! Still… Here's how you can become your own "expert" too:
Until next time...
Jennifer's
Gems is a weekly column written by award-winning
poet and writer, Jennifer
Brown Banks. It is published
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