BMWK Interview With The Author: Gwen Jimmere

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by Lamar Tyler | on July 13th, 2009 | 8 comments

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We’re excited today to announce a new feature. It’s called the BMWK Interview With The Author and this week’s guest is past contributor Gwen Jimmere. Today marks the release of Gwen’s first book titled, “If It Walks Like a Duck… and Other Truths My Mother Taught Me“.

We were lucky enough to receive an advance copy and were pleased with the straight forward, no nonsense approach to handling missteps many people continually make when it comes to relationships.

Sit back, relax and check out our interview with author Gwen Jimmere. Listen to Gwen define a S.N.O.B. and then check out 5 of the tips she gives to them.

[audio:http://184.168.89.220/Audio/Gwenterview.mp3]

5 Tips for S.N.O.B.s

1. No relationship is worth tears of pain, and when you find one that is, it won’t make you cry.

2. Get a life. Your existence should not revolve around your mate’s world. Have your own friends, career, dreams, and aspirations. Be interesting on your own.

3. Pain and love are mutually exclusive entities. One exists totally and completely without the other.

4. Either accept him or leave. Do not waste your energy trying to change your partner. Your efforts will be fruitless.

5. Refuse to live your life in rewind, “one more chances”, and “what-ifs”.

You can purchase If It Walks Like a Duck…. by clicking here on Amazon.com. You can check out Gwen ‘s blog here at www.theduckwalk.com.

About the author

Lamar and Ronnie Tyler are the creators of the award-winning blog BlackandMarriedWithKids.com . They also are behind the Amazon.com bestselling DVDs Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, You Saved Me and Men Ain’t Boys that explores manhood in the African American community. The Tylers are also the proud parents of four children.

http://www.mrkingjames.blogspot.com King James

What’s the acronym stand for?

Good stuff.. you said ‘him’.. this geared towards women?

Str8forwardness is the way to go G!!

Thanks for sharing

King Jamess last blog post..Heaven’s High
http://harriet-canshesaythat.blogspot.com Harriet

I’m so excited for Gwen! I’m so allergic to drama! This book I’m sure is going to prove to be the Benadryl and Zyrtec for countless others who are still in the dating game!

“S.ettle for N.othing O.ther than the B.est!” Psssshhhhh…I wish I would have had this book when I was in college! )

“YOU are the only one dealing with YOUR pain.” That’s really profound! No one else will care about it like YOU do. They may care, but ultimately, the onus is on an individual to deal with a situation and circumstance.

Wow. I also really enjoyed what Gwen was saying about refusing to deal with just the symptoms and getting to the ROOT of the problems that a person encounters.

Harriets last blog post..The Seed
http://ifitwalks.wordpress.com Gwen Jimmere

@King James: a S.N.O.B. is someone who Settles for Nothing Other than the Best (specifically, this entails our relationships with our mates and the decisions we make leading up to commitment-time and beyond). The book was written for women, however, the themes within the text apply to both genders and male POV were included in both the research and case studies.

@Harriet: thanks honey! you are so supportive! I totally appreciate you!

Gwen Jimmeres last blog post..ATTENTION: “If It Walks” Has Moved On Up!
http://harriet-canshesaythat.blogspot.com Harriet

@ Gwen,

I’m putting my money where my mouth is TOMORROW! )

Harriets last blog post..Look Up!
http://harriet-canshesaythat.blogspot.com Harriet

OK, Gwen…there was a glitch in the pay system. So I’m putting my money where my mouth is TOMORROW (again). LOL How’s it going out there? I bet they can’t keep up with the orders!

Harriets last blog post..Look Up!
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http://www.theduckwalk.com The Duck Walk

lol Harriet you are too funny. Things are going really well. I’m pleased and blessed!
http://harriet-canshesaythat.blogspot.com Harriet

Gwen, I’ll be glad when the rest of this financial storm blows over. It’s closer than it was yesterday, though. )