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from the movie “Avatar: The Last Air Bender”

Quote of the Day provided by Gerald Cabildo

For most people, breaking up is the last possible option. They would rather ride out a torturous, spiteful relationship than admit “ I was wrong. I don’t really like or care about this person.”.  The ending of a relationship can be confused with “hard times”. How many times have you heard “ but relationships take work”?  Some people suck it up during difficult times and put more effort into the relationship  or they remain physically present but retreat into an emotionless cocoon. I tend to jump ship when the waters get rough. I have one foot out the door after the first disappointment.  He acts uncommunicative and moody? It’s over. He doesn’t call when he says he will? I’m out. He isn’t vying for my sexual attention 24/7?  He’s done.

It’s not  easy to get out of a relationship, especially if you made the mistake of cultivating mutual friendships, working together, or simply  becoming enmeshed into one another’s lives. That’s why you need a strategy.  My top three break up strategies are applicable to relationships of any duration. I’ve used them in three year relationships, 6 months, even week long flings. They work.

1. Confess Something

Everybody claims the only thing they want in relationships is honestly and truthfulness. They really want KINDHEARTED honestly and CONSIDERATE truthfulness. If you want to put a stake in the heart of a dying relationship, confess something hurtful or offensive to your no- longer -loved one. Something that is almost impossible to forgive or live with and maintain a semblemce of dignity. You are really trying to get them to break up with you due to humiliation and shame. Try something along the lines of “Honestly, I’m still in love with my ex and I thought dating someone totally different would help me to get over it but it just made me realize how much I don’t care about anyone but her”  or “The truth is  I’m just not attracted to you, its no one thing, its just… I don’t know, like when I look at you, I don’t feel anything, nothing, zilch” if that type of insult doesn’t work, try  “I slept with someone else”  whether you have or not, it doesn’t matter. You just say it, to end to things. You lie.

1. Take  a Break

If you can get that codependent, needy son of a bitch to agree to take a break, you’re out, Scot free. This is the “ Breaking up with Baby Steps” strategy. First you don’t talk for a few days. Some distance is put into place. Then you blow off the first planned meeting. You don’t cancel, you just don’t show up. This is laying the ground work, giving the indication that this “break” may in fact be more of a “break up”. Eventually you say you started seeing someone else, whether you have or not, it doesn’t matter. You just say it, to end to things. You lie.

1. Stage a Fight

This is my all time favorite way to break up. Stage a fight about something you could conceivably break up over and then, never make up. Why? Because it’s fun. Who doesn’t like to throw a temper tantrum once in a while? You get to avoid the whole “why I want to break up with you” conversation. Whatever the next thing is that aggravates the crap out of you – that’s it! That is the big thing to stage a fight over. You’re pissed and your can’t get over it. Eventually they might accuse you of using the fight as an excuse to break up, guess what? That just pisses you off more. Now you’re really pissed and can’t even talk. Time passes. They bug you to talk. You say you just can’t get over it. If they keep calling, you say you started seeing someone else, whether you have or not, it doesn’t matter. You just say it, to end to things. You lie.

Thanks for listening

Kisses-

Kendra

Kendra is a stand up comic living in Brooklyn where she owns a super comfortable bed. She spends most of her time wondering where the hell her sugar daddy is and hoping he didn’t settle.

www.kendracunningham.com

Break Ups

The Beast: Larry Loveless

Breaks are never easy for either person.  Most of the time there are signs that there are problems and that a break up is on the horizon.  Other times, it comes as a complete surprise.  Despite what brings the relationship to the end, there both a right and wrong ways to bring things to a closure.  Here are a few ways that are most common ways of breaking up:

Text message:

Nothing says, “I don’t respect you as a person and I’m a coward,” then ending a relationship via text message. Very impersonal and selfless.  Even if the relationship lasted a month, the other person deserves better treatment.
Email:

Although only slightly better than the text message, the email is still very distant, but does allow the person to go into more detail.  This also could mean the sender still has feelings and if the person hears voice or has in person contact, their decision could be swayed.  This may be the only person to have a clean break, despite the mixed emotions.  The email is still under the, “I’m a coward,” category.

Facebook: “Changing The Relationship Status”

What is the world coming to that Facebook even made the list?  Changing the relationship status to, “It’s complicated,” certainly will send the message of unhappiness and get the ball rolling.  No mixed signals here, the relationship is certain to be on the rocks and ended off the edge of the cliff.  A person that does this, lives for attention from others, and wants to involve others in the break up.  Category: Drama Queen

Phone Call:

This may be the best option available, especially if the relationship is long distance.  Ending a relationship  not easy knowing there will be in instant reaction, followed by some sort of emotion.  This makes having the courage to initiate the phone call that much harder.  The phone call would have to be the most common, due to the fact it is still easier than in person separation.

In Person: The Most Respected Option

Saying Goodbye is never something that is planned.  In fact, the realization that two people are slowly drifting apart, might happen instantly, where one might say to the other, “We should take a break!”  Break ups never happen that instantly without a few prior doubts running through each other’s head.  It could be a planned meeting or happen as a result of a fight, either way the in person break up assures closure.  Male and female alike, require closure in many different aspects of life, so that life can move on.

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For if dreams die

Life is just a broken winged bird that cannot fly
- Langston Hughes

Quote of The Day Provided by Gerald Cabildo

That’s right I’m, the guy standing on the corner when Denis Leary is running past to put out a fire on Rescue Me. Or the cop driving around Giants Stadium parking lot when John Turturro is playing Howard Cosell in the made for television movie Monday Might Mayhem. I’m the guy sitting in the Egyptian Ambassadors’ section of the UN while Benicio Del Toro makes a speech in the movie Che’. Maybe I’m playing the manager in a major chain store employee promotional video. Or I could be a photographer fighting my way through the crowd to get a better picture of the of the champ in the new FX series Lights Out. You don’t recognize me? Then I’m doing my job. Let’s face it, the only qualifications you really need for this type of work is to stay out of the way, do what you’re told and be willing to be treated like shit on a regular basis.

On some sets your treated very well, on most not so much. Background actors or extras(industry talk for background actors) as they are more commonly known,are the low men and women on the totem pole. While the stars, feature actors, directors and even the crew are afforded some level of comfort, background actors and actress are usually herded like cattle into some back room or warehouse and wait around for hours to be called to fill in a scenes. You’re expected to stand around in the freezing cold during the winter, the heat of summer, snow, rain, wind and any other harsh conditions that may arise during shooting. You can expect to wait around in un- air-conditioning rooms and buildings during the summer, or a warehouse in the middle of the winter where the doors are left open so the crew can run in and out more easily with the equipment. While you freeze your ass off. They get you on set three hours before they actually need you and sometimes make you sit around for hours after. Just in case they need you for something else. If you’re lucky enough to be served food you eat after the stars, feature actors, crew and sometimes even animals. This is the glamorous life of the background actor

The other day I was working background for a FX promotional video for the new series Lights Out. It was 95° outside and all the background actors were herded into the top floor of a warehouse with no air-conditioning. It had to be 110° inside. The PA (industry talk for production assistant) which is using a very young person trying to break into the entertainment industry or a middle-age hippie who smokes too much pot to hold down a regular job, tells us to get into wardrobe and sit around in our group. I was playing a paparazzi, so I was in a long-sleeved shirt and slacks. After sitting around for a half-hour in this oppressive heat, again with no air-conditioning, I asked the PA when our call time was (again industry talk for going on set) he informed me that he was unsure and would tell me when I needed to know. So I decided to walk to the end of the room where they had a bank of fans set up blowing on the crew members yo them cool. I took off my shirt and stood in front of fans. When approached by the director has to what I was doing, I told him that was trying to stay cool while waiting to be called on set. He told me “that I should to go back and sit with the rest of your group until your called.” That’s when I politely told him to go Fuck himself. A heated argument ensued. I was asked if I would like to leave the set. I told him that I’d be more than happy to. The rest of the background actors were looking at me in horror thinking I was going to mess up this shoot (industry talk for filming of the scene). The PA then informed the director that I was one of the only people there with a camera and he needed me to play paparazzi in the scene. I then recognized the power I wielded over this production. So, I demanded that some liquid refreshment and snacks be brought up for all background workers. Five minutes later a large cooler full of sodas iced teas and juices were brought up to the waiting area. Now the rest of background, who thought I was an asshole for standing around with my shirt off and arguing with the director, were my best friends. A few minutes later I plates of vegetables, fruits and other snacks were brought up to the waiting area. Just about that time Joel, Pete and Baruck called me from the Comedy Point Radio Show to see how I was doing on my big-time film production. Now consumed with power I decided to do the radio interview right then and there. During the interview the PA came up to me to tell me that I was needed on set. I informed him that I was in the middle of a radio interview and he would have to wait. And they did.

Which goes to proves that a middle-age man that happens to have an old SLR 35mm Nikon camera sitting around is more important to a movie shot than a young good looking talented actor or actress. Living the dream

- Og Mandino, American author

Quote of The Day Provided by Gerald Cabildo

Beauty: Kendra Cunningham

Some people like dating. I know girls who treat it like a part time job, going on dates every Tuesday and Thursday nights and sometimes Saturday. They sift through the rubble of New York men with hope and determination. They have 90 percent more first dates than second dates and most of the dates consist of coffee or a light snack, some sort of environment where you just talk and exchange information about each other. The beginnings of an excavation.

I haven’t been on a date all year so technically, I am not dating. If I was allowed to ask guys out without being considered too aggressive, controlling, and a little nuts, my first date plans would include fun things like

-          Concerts

• What you learn about him: how he handles big crowds, his music tastes,  his opinions on drugs and alcohol,  his dance moves,  what he wears to concerts

-          Fishing

• What you learn about him: manners ( does he help you with your bait and setiing up your rod and does he even know how to do it), his adaptability to the various mix of people who go out on group fishing excursions, seasickness, sense of humor about wasting a day not catching any fish, if he is way into tanning

-          Games

• Darts, pool, Scrabble—What you learn about him: competitiveness, strategy, knowledge and respect of rules of the game,  his grasp of the English language, how he handles losing to a woman

But alas I am not in charge.

My advice to guys who ask girls out on a date:

-          Have a Plan

• Do not show up saying “ where do you wanna go?” “ are you hungry?” “got any movies?”Not a good way to start a first date. Make a decision before hand. Be in charge and have a schedule but be amenable to changes.

-          Don’t treat her like a buddy

• Do not show up for a first date in shorts with a misplaced baseball cap unless the plan is to go play hoops, which could be a fun first date but should definitely be planned before hand. Don’t bring her to meet up with your buddies. Now she is on a first date with seven guys, odds are one of them will outshine you.

-          Don’t be cheap.

• If your broke, you know your broke. It didn’t just occur to you when the menu was plopped in front of your face. Take your limited funds into consideration and know where you can and cannot afford to go. Be familiar with the prices and expenses of the evening so you don’t have to window shop menus, bum money, or split the bill between three credit cards with limited charging abilities. The hard core truth is, if your broke, don’t date. Do your best to hook up until you have a little money.  Strong confident women who can add value to your life don’t want to know you can’t take care of yourself. They’ll probably emasculate you. They can’t help it.

I want to start asking guys out. I would love to hear from women who have done it and what their thoughts are! Feel free to email me at Kendra@kendracunningham.com – thanks for listening! Kisses- Kendra

www.kendracunningham.com

Beast: Larry Loveless

Dating is not easy now a days even with the increase of technology.  It’s good for social networking and dating websites, but it also enables stalkers and people who really want to do research on their date, like a 6th grade science project.  The truth is everyone, both male and females, should go into a date with open mind.  This is the only way two people can get to know each other is with a clean slate.  This means not going into a date having past dates on the mind or thoughts of a person that a friend might have told you.

Do’s:
-Pick a casual dining place that is reasonably priced.  Not a 5 star restaurant, but not Burger King either. If she says yes to Wendy’s, hold on to her.
-There should be a lot of opportunity to converse on the first date, if two people can not carry a conversation upon meeting for the first time, then it probably wasn’t meant to be.
-Always offer to pick her up and be a gentlemen, but also expect that she may feel more comfortable meeting at the destination, especially if you two are complete strangers.
-Sticking with the old fashion theme, the male should always offer to pick up the tab on the first date, but at least see if she flinches in the direction of the purse.  You don’t want a woman who is out to get a free meal.  If she insists on leaving someone, have her leave the tip.
-Make sure you act as much as yourself, as possible.  Both people should want to get to know the real person, not a person they think the other person would like.
Don’ts
- Never go to the movies on a first date.  It’s not a horrible idea.  There opportunity of interaction, if you do then you’re the guy talking in the middle of the movie.  How do you expect to know if you will click with someone after 90 minutes of silence? Great for a 3rd or 4th date, if you make it that far. (Let’s keep it real here)
-Try not to move too fast sexually on the first date.  We are guys, so it’s expected, but it will probably drive them crazy and get you more respect if you keep it at a kiss good night.  Tongue ok.
-Don’t talk too much about yourself, but answer questions if asked. Make sure you do your fair share of listening, as well.  Take interest in the other person, not to the point where you are taking notes.