It is, however, a decision that two adults can absolutely make if they both agree
But as my therapist always says! You can choose to opt out of a relationship dynamic if it is not what you want and desire
This is the kind of context we need to keep in mind when having discussions on the internet
Discussions on online platforms infamously lack context and nuance and the reality is MOST Americans are barely scraping by financially
Full article: https://t.co/fZjTpEA67A.
Being able to work but choosing not to so that you can focus on your dreams is a choice that any adult is has the right to make, however, expecting your partner to pick up the slack indefinitely while you wait for your big break is a HUGE ask and should never be an expectation
Wait. I have been meaning to watch this since I saw her post the link yesterday, so IMAGINE MY SURPRISE when I get to 19:45 and she is citing my thesis!
And the best part is this is the EXACT way I want my work to be used! This just motivated me to finish my dissertation
“if the people i’m writing about don’t cite my work, then it means nothing.” so proud of my dear friend @leavehimsiss for being referenced as a seminal scholar on black love, on Valentine’s Day no less! love you girl
https://t.co/27pF8Xkgif (19:45 timestamp)
From the 1890s to 1960s, black people had the highest marriage rate. Why don’t black people get married like they used to? When did black women begin rejecting marriage— and why?
The Black Love Problem