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Devotion Dynamics

 



Devotion Dynamics. Digital art created on canvas. December 26, 2024. Afrika Abney 


With movies like Swing and Acquainted which highlights topics about cheating, lack of respect, trust and commitment in romantic and personal relationships. Long term relationships are about trust, respect, faith, devotion, and commitment. I do not believe in cheating in relationships. It is wrong and shows fear of commitment, trust and respect. 


If you ask me to leave in any relationship, I will never return back and it will be hard for me to regain my trust and open up. Since I was a student from the late 1970s - 1997, holidays have always been difficult for me. Even after I completed my education as a student, the holidays still remained difficult.


I am not looking at movies on television for inspiration. I am watching movies because many people refuse to seek my services even though in every professional encounter, I have shown respect, commitment and dedication towards my former clients. 



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