True You by Janet Jackson

Author:Janet Jackson [Jackson, Janet]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 2011-12-10T18:30:00+00:00

Rhythm Nation was a powerful time for me. I was developing a sense of self-esteem, partially because, through these songs, I was able to transcend some of my own problems and concentrate on societal issues. I was able to live with the criticism that I was moving away from the Control vibe that had brought me success. I was feeling a great deal of love.

One man who lived in a foreign country wrote me that the record spoke to him about the nature of assertiveness.

I’m twenty-four years old and never been able to tell another guy that I love him. The truth is that I have been in love with a man for a long time now. I was afraid to express my real feelings because—well, I guess I was afraid of being rejected. I act feeling vulnerable. What if he reacted poorly? What if, after pouring out my heart, he said he couldn’t deal with me anymore? What if my confession of love led to the end of what has been a beautiful friendship? All these thoughts plagued me. I’m a lawyer and am trained to think defensively. Don’t take chances. Cover your tracks. Play it close to the chest.

The man I love is also quite conservative. His job, like mine, is largely about making sure his clients are protected. Regardless, I felt that the time had come. I felt that the Rhythm Nation was all about love, and I felt the Rhythm Nation spurring me on. I asked him on a date, made reservations at a romantic restaurant, and, after a glass or two of wine, finally said the words. “I love you.” It felt great to say them. But also scary. He looked at me for a long time, and then began to cry. At first I was scared; I thought his tears meant that he was angry or repulsed by what I said. But when he took my hand and squeezed it, I knew that he loved me as well!

Love is so strange. It feels so natural and good. Yet when it comes time to express it, I nearly choked on the words. I needed to assert myself. I needed to say what I felt. And now that I have, even more love has been released. It’s wonderful.

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