Saturday, October 25, 2008

Are You a Good Apple or a Bad Apple?

Written By: Shonda-Renee' Porter
In a recent interview with a radio station a guest gave their opinion on dating. She gave a wonderful analogy of how women are like apples on a tree. She expressed how the “good” women should not get discouraged, but encouraged.

So you’re a single female wondering why you are still single. All your friends around you are married, have boyfriends, or have kids. This has left you wondering, what about me? When will it be my turn? When will I really begin my life? Don’t jump to conclusions ladies, for you are like an apple on the top of a tree.

You’re doing all you can to better yourself. The more you accomplish, the higher you (the apple) go on the tree. It seems that you have everything going for you. Everything your mother and grandmother told you a man would want and need, you’ve become that. You may not have it all, but you have quite the package. However, you are still single.

But wait! Remember you are the apple. Where does the apple come from? It comes from the tree of course! It just so happens that one day a man comes walking around this tree and he notices this beautiful apple on the top of the tree. It shines in the sunlight and it appears to have no imperfections. Most would agree that THIS apple, it is a perfect apple. Now this man admires this apple, but he is immediately distracted. He looks down and he sees all of the apples that have fallen off this great tree. We all know that apples that fall to the ground are considered bad apples. He thinks to himself that it would be easier to take the apples on the ground. The apple on the top is going to take too long for him to get to. The apples on the ground might be dirty, but they are "EASIER" to get to!

Point being, don't give up hope ladies! One day a true man, also known as a real man, will take the journey and climb up to the top of the tree. He will pick you out from all of the other ones that have fallen to the ground. You will be his reward and he shall be your reward.

SIDEBAR~ Let’s face it, some of us are single by choice. A relationship isn’t all that it is cracked up to be. It requires much more than the materialistic things. It requires time, maturity, and even stable emotions just to name a few. So be sure that a relationship, marriage, or even the decision to have children is the right one for you and your mate. Remember that the relationship may be between you and your significant other, but those close to you both will be affected by each decision you make as well. Are you really ready to be plucked from that tree?