the foundation of a relationship, finances are.” “Don’t misunderstand me, finances are definitely important but so is sex” I say. “There are plenty of women that have husbands that can provide for them financially but not physically which is the reason why there are a lot of cheating women walking around here.” “Well I know that I’m not going to win an argument with you on this subject. So I give up. But please know that I’m telling you as a friend that you need to lower your damn standards.” “You act like my failed relationships are my fault” “Well who else’s fault is it?” Lena’s laughing again. “Look at how you dumped Bernard out of the blue. He was charming, and had his own money, and according to you he was magnificent in bed.” “Bernard was missing a few screws. And the only reason that he is successful is because the hotel business that he owns was passed down to him. It’s not like he’s worked hard and established success on his own. The man wanted to sell the Hotel and start an ice cream truck business. Now how foolish is that? How much money can an ice cream truck business possibly gross?” Now Lena’s cracking up. “Well I heard on the radio not that long ago that some guy grossed one hundred thousand dollars in hot dog sales.” “I mean really Lena, what kind of business venture is that?” “Well at least Bernard had goals” she jokes. “ Yeh goals that would eventually have him standing on the side of the road holding a sign that says I’ll work for food. ” “You are too much Stacy! When are you coming to the A to visit “ “I’m working on that now. Maybe I’ll be on a plane to Hotlanta sooner than you think. Hell, maybe I’ll even meet Mr. Right there” “I would have my fingers crossed if I were you. Atlanta’s swarming with homosexuals and undercover brothers. You’d be surprised how many married men around here or playing on both sides of the fence.” “Girlfriend that’s not only in Atlanta. That’s everywhere. That’s what scares me about being single and having to actually date a few guys in order to meet the right man. You just never know who’s bisexual these days. I don’t understand why a man would rather risk an innocent woman’s health before he’s honest about his sexuality. If you’re gay then be proud of it. Don’t pretend that you’re straight and mess up someone’s life. If that was to happen to me, there is no telling what I’m bound to do.” “Girl ain’t that the truth!” “I’ve come to the realization that there are six different categories of men.” “Oh lord the manless woman that happens to know everything about men.” Lena said sarcastically. “I’m serious. I’ve been dating long enough to know all the different types.” “School me then” Lena said. “The first category is the DLB’s, the (down low brothers) now I can’t elaborate on that category because as far as I know I’ve never dated a man that’s bisexual and hopefully I never will. Next it’s the settlers. These are the type of men that are afraid of taking risk. So they’re stuck with careers that they hate because they are afraid of failing. They really don’t believe in themselves. They’re usually easy going and can easily be bossed around. In my opinion these type of men are not man enough for a woman like me.” “Bernard wasn’t afraid to take a risk and look what happened with him” “Well his business venture was a dumb risk to take. Now hush and let me finish” “Go ahead Stacy” “Then there are the cowards. The type of man that pretends that he’s the toughest man in the world, so you’re shocked when you learn that he’s actually a wimp and won’t burst a damn grape. Girlfriend these type of men are afraid of heights, and snakes, and mice, and even insects. Now explain to me, how in the hell he’s supposed to protect you if