The Wanted "Black Fairy Tale"

Ever since I was a little girl, I've been infatuated with this idea of love only because my favorite Disney movies threw it in my face every chance they got. To this day, my favorite Disney movie is still "Beauty and the Beast." The love story behind it is simply beautiful! Any one who has a heart would also agree with me. But what happens when we grow up and start to look for love?

When a girl starts dating she only thinks and what I like to call "fairy tale mode." She'll meet that great guy that will sweep her off her feet, and they'll live happily ever after. Yea, not quite. This is probably why a lot of failed relationships happen. As a young black woman, it's hard to find a guy, as much as it pains me to say this, the typical stereotype. Not any one who cheats, has 5 baby mamas somewhere across town, but the one who is different than all the rest. The black knight should I say. 

Maybe as black women, as all women, we should realize that fairy tales do not exist. Even when you see a couple who looks like they have the perfect relationship. No relationship is perfect. Every single one takes compromise, honesty, and loyalty. It takes work along with many other things. No one has ever had a  relationship where they don't argue. It's not possible at all. 

My advice would be date around! You will eventually find your own personal Prince Charming no matter how hard it really is to find him. Remember that no guy is perfect but there is indeed a perfect one out there for you. When we all get out this "fairy tale mode" the better off we will be. I turn 19 this year and I already had to learn that the hard way. And to say the least I'm glad I did, and I have a way healthier relationship for it.