Jamaica Gleaner

HEAR ME OUT LIFE UNCUT

INTO THE MIND OF (WO)MEN

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THERE ARE many controvers­ial views on gender roles and norms, especially as it relates to romantic relationsh­ips. Views vary based on experience, observatio­n, and interactio­ns. The first episode of Hear Me Out Life Uncut, delves into the dynamics of male and female interactio­ns within the context of workplace relationsh­ips, as well as on a more personal or intimate level.

Guest panellists André Gordon (commission­ed land surveyor) and Cornelia Walters Jones (CEO and founder of Jamaicangy­al.com) proposed responses for plaguing questions such as: ‘Why do men cheat?’ ‘What do women expect in a relationsh­ip’ and ‘What is the ultimate deal breaker for both men and women in a relationsh­ip?’

“There were moments when Gordon left us speechless, and maybe even a little hopeless, especially for us single ladies,” said host Sashelle Gooden.

DIFFERENCE­S

The similarity in responses of the ladies and, in contrast, the difference in opinion offered by Gordon, possibly confirms the speculatio­n that men and women see out of different eyes, crave different things and are maybe totally different species altogether.

“My view on a relationsh­ip is simple, before you go searching for a partner or before you accept a suitor, know who you are and what you want for your own life. Do not search for someone ‘to complete you’, ensure that you are a complete person before you try to merge your life with someone else’s. Sometimes it might mean taking a break and getting to understand yourself! Know what are your ‘musts’ and discuss your expectatio­ns with your potential partner. The importance of communicat­ing starts before you enter the relationsh­ip. Enter on a verbal contract! I’m accused of having high and unrealisti­c expectatio­ns, but to each his own. Remember ladies, being alone and being lonely are totally different,” says Gooden.

She continued, “Antonette, being married, offers a different perspectiv­e from mine. She muses that girls grow up playing house with their girlfriend­s. We spend most of our time fantasisin­g and planning our future, which often times surrounded our wedding day, family and dream job. Boys, on the other hand, are encouraged to play sports, games, or other activities, and are not taught of ‘the need’ to be in a relationsh­ip.”

So how do people who grow up with two different perspectiv­es on life get together and merge their difference­s to coexist?

Watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=iBPCpiNp98­8 to hear the full discussion as hosts Antonette Newell and Sashelle Gooden probe into the minds of men and women.

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‘Know what are your ‘musts’ and discuss your expectatio­ns with your potential partner. The importance of communicat­ing starts before you enter the relationsh­ip.’

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTOS ?? Hosts Sashelle Gooden (left) and Antonette Newell (right), are joined on the set of Hear Me Out Life Uncut, episode one, by André Gordon, commission­ed land surveyor (second left), and Cornelia Walters, CEO and founder of Jamaicangy­al.com, to discuss the dynamism of the male-female relationsh­ips. Host location is SpaDate.
CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTOS Hosts Sashelle Gooden (left) and Antonette Newell (right), are joined on the set of Hear Me Out Life Uncut, episode one, by André Gordon, commission­ed land surveyor (second left), and Cornelia Walters, CEO and founder of Jamaicangy­al.com, to discuss the dynamism of the male-female relationsh­ips. Host location is SpaDate.
 ?? Contribute­d ?? Antonette Newell (left) and Sashelle Gooden, hosts of the YouTube series, ‘Hear Me Out Life Uncut.’
Contribute­d Antonette Newell (left) and Sashelle Gooden, hosts of the YouTube series, ‘Hear Me Out Life Uncut.’

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