Stages: A Handbook on Men and Relationships

Stages: A Handbook On Men and Relationships Chapter Breakdown with Links

by CD Burns • March 16, 2011 • 0 Comments

I had a friend who recently said he wanted to read Stages, but he couldn’t find the first chapter easily. I am remedying that problem by setting up this post. Here you can click on each chapter and read the…

by CD Burns • January 13, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 25 I told you to bear with me. Now aren’t you glad you did? The whole engagement thing went over without a hitch. If I don’t say so myself it was smooth, just like me. Come on now, you…

by Lisa B • January 12, 2011 • 0 Comments

Speaking of reading, some organization polled America that revealed the latest statistics about the decline of readers. They developed this poll by researching how many people checked out library books and the sales of books in closing stores such as…

by CD Burns • January 12, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 24 Stage Four isn’t approached without trepidation. It’s an awkward time for any man. Making a commitment is one thing but saying to a woman that you want to live the rest of your life with her is an…

by CD Burns • January 11, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 23 I’m still trying to figure out a few things. If a relationship can be as good as it was with me and Janice why in the hell was I so afraid to try it before? I know the…

by CD Burns • January 10, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 22 Life becomes a habit if you don’t start doing something in your spare time to keep you sane. I had continued with my music, but I’d picked up another trade in my spare time, something I’d come to…

by CD Burns • January 7, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 21 I was on top of the world after that night. My life seemed so perfect. We shared our first week with each other talking and feeling excited about us. It all seemed like a dream. I never expected…

by CD Burns • January 6, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 20 We made it home at a little after 10 pm. I instantly walked in and turned on the radio, which was routine for me. Janice walked over and turned it down. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I…

by CD Burns • January 5, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 19 Stage Three Amendment Two: When everything is stated and it’s honest and sincere, there is a feeling that comes over you that makes you shiver. It isn’t a small thing. It’s very noticeable and you remember it. It…

by CD Burns • January 4, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 18 I thought about what I would say to Janice on the drive to the house. How would I begin? I had been practicing certain lines like, “I want this thing to work but it’s gonna take both of…

by CD Burns • January 3, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 17 Stage Three amendment: When a man has come to a fork in the road, he can’t sit and take his time. He has to choose and accept what may come. No turning back and going to look down…

by CD Burns • January 2, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 16 A reflection can be found anywhere, or it can come at anytime. Two of the most important reflections I’ve had in my adulthood happened because of a conversation with a brother three years younger than myself. Flip, like…

by CD Burns • January 2, 2011 • 0 Comments

Chapter 15 Sometimes the Lord puts people into your life for a reason. Why question everything? Then again why not? I’m not saying doubt, or that I don’t believe, but you have to wonder. I still was bothered by what…

by CD Burns • December 31, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 14 This is where everything gets odd. In a handbook that details the circumstances, or patterns, that a man might go through in reaching the “promised land” of a “perfect” relationship, that handbook should remain somewhat reliable. I had…

by CD Burns • December 30, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 13 “You look beautiful Janice.” “Thank you. Your hairline is kinda crooked.” “No it isn’t.” “It is. The right side is a little higher than the left and a little bit is still over the…

by CD Burns • December 29, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 12 So, if the easiest thing to do is lie, what is the second hardest thing to do? Maybe the hardest thing to do sometimes is tell the truth. I guess if telling the truth is the hardest thing…

by CD Burns • December 28, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 11 Considering all the things that come about in a matter of minutes, do you ever think that if given a chance you would go back and make all the things you’ve done right or better? I’m sure you…

by CD Burns • December 27, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 10 After placing the napkin in my pocket Flip looked at me like I was crazy. “What did you just write?” “Nothing.” I couldn’t let him see it. The things that went into my journal at the time were…

by CD Burns • December 25, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 9 “In thirteen seconds the tape will flip itself over if nothing is being played.” Flip said. I drove up to Flip’s crib in La Jolla to look at his new stereo system. He had bought a CD player…

by CD Burns • December 24, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 8 After church I made sure to call Ros up and let her know I was thinking about her. She told me how much she enjoyed us. I reciprocated her thoughts. “I hope we can get together more often,”…

by CD Burns • December 23, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 7 I picked up Ros from her house, which was off of Euclid. Not the best part of town, but her mother’s home was in a quiet section of Southeast San Diego. I always felt that Flip and I…

by CD Burns • December 22, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 6 Thankfully, everything had worked out with Laney leaving and all. I had been rapping with Ros for almost four weeks. We hadn’t gone out because of conflicting schedules. My job and Laney held me captive. Ros’ son and…

by CD Burns • December 21, 2010 • 1 Comment

Chapter 5 A couple of years have passed since I read over my older journal entries. I always scrolled through the entries, but I was usually looking for a specific thought or incident. Since I decided to create this book,…

by CD Burns • December 20, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 4 I guess it’s time to lay down the law for you about the stages. As I said, this book is going to be a process. The stages, how can I explain, about three years ago after I met…

by CD Burns • December 18, 2010 • 0 Comments

Chapter 3 The easiest way to present what I’m trying to disclose here is to simply show rather than tell. I know, as smooth as I am, even a brother that’s got his stuff together can get on your nerves.…

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