Riverpoet31 said:

I agree with you
Anything could've happened. We honestly don't know for sure. But I will say one thing..I hope they both are happy and I wish them the best.
(Now Prince I live in Brooklyn,NY)..lol. J/K sorry
But anyway. Hope things work out for the better. For them both.

Just heard this song on the radio, and thought the lyrics were kind of fitting.

Just Once Lyrics
Quincy Jones

Just Once
James Ingram

I did my best
But I guess my best wasn't good enough
'Cause here we are back where we were before
Seems nothing ever changes
We're back to being strangers
Wondering if we oughta stay
Or head on out the door

Just once can't we figure out what we keep doing wrong
Why we never last for very long
What are we doing wrong
Just once can't we find a way to finally make it right
Make the magic last for more than just one night
If we could just get to it
I know we could break through it

I gave my all
But I think my all may have been too much
'Cause Lord knows we're not getting anywhere
Seems we're always blowing whatever we got going
And seems at times with all we've got
We haven't got a prayer
Just once can't we figure out what we keep doing wrong
Why the goodtimes never last for very long
Seems we're always blowing
Whatever we got going

Just once can't we find a way to finally make it right
Make the magic last for more than just one night
If we could just get to it
I know we could break through it

Just once I want to understand
Why it always come back to good-bye
Why can't we get ourselves in hand
And admit to one another
That we're no good with out the other
Take the best and make it better
Find a way to stay together

Just once can't we find a way to finally make it right
Make the magic last for more than just one night
I know we can break through it
If we could just get to it

Just once
If we could get to it

Just Once...

I'm saddened to hear of Prince and Mani splitting up, but have to say that I'm not surprised. They have not been seen together in quite some time, honestly. I wish them nothing but the best.

Riverpoet31 said:

I agree. Not all marriages fail for the same reason. Nor is there usually one reason for the breakdown of a particular marriage. Nevertheless, we hear some reasons more often than others.

They are (listed in order of most common to least common per statistics):

1. Poor communication
2. Financial problems
3. A lack of commitment to the marriage
4. A dramatic change in priorities
5. Infidelity

There are other causes we see a lot, but not quite as often as those listed above .They are:

1. Failed expectations or unmet needs
2. Addictions and substance abuse
3. Physical, sexual or emotional abuse
4. Lack of conflict resolution skills

Uhope said:

Well, when I say decent, I don't mean perfect as none of us are perfect, but someone who has self-respect and other forms of what is considered "decent" in our society.I guess it all depends on what that person is looking for in another. I, however wouldn't want someone who is too much like me, that's like being with myself, although I do love me , but would want to share "me" with someone who accepts me for me. I would want someone who would understand what it is I want out of life, i.e, my dreams, careeer, etc. not someone who doesn't understands it. They need to know what kind of package they are getting and accept me for who "I am" not what they want me to be.

Although I stated he should have someone that is decent, I don't mean what I consider decent for me, but what is considered decent for him and a person that could make him happy,love him for who he is as a human being, spiritually, and all that his life entails as a musician/artist. He is a well-known artist/musician, has been that for a while, and the partner he ends up with should understand all that comes with that type of life; if not,then they are just not for him.

Although it is difficult when someone you love is so involved in his music like Prince, whomever it is that he finds to love him, between the both of them, they should find time to balance some time for their relationship regardless. Even if they have to travel together to be with each other, especially if he is on a long tour, it gets lonely without your significant other. Make the time, if you truly love each other you will find the time, no such thing as you can't unless you don't really want to. It is not easy, as he is surrounded by many female fans and other musicians wishing to work with him, but it's no secret that he is a lover of his music and that person should know that straight on going in.

You're listening Prince? Be weary next time around, be weary. I do wish you find someone that truly loves you for you though.
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PurpleCharm said:

Wonder if Mani is saying "Your lil high heel wearing ass got plenty of time to work up a black sweat now"

The Bible recommends that a man love his wife as he loves himself and that a woman have deep respect for her husband. A couple should be ready to work hard at those things if they desire a happy marriage.

There's never room for selfishness on either mate's part. If each partner considers the other's needs as superior to their own -- on all levels -- a good relationship is practically guaranteed.

If a person cannot do that for another, they are not truly ready for marriage.

And that's okay -- not everyone needs to be married (I'm not).

But those are things that Jehovah expects from those who make that committment.

CalhounSq said:

WTF you guys? Btw, who is Takumi?

Takumi was his guitar tech.

Nothinbutjoy said:

Aw man....!

Missed it by this much.

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txladykat said:

Oh ok thanks. Well that story doesn't really surprise me I guess, his competitiveness with other men is legendary.

righteous1 said:

He didn't look like he was sweating too much in those past shows he just had. I think he pretty much was prepared for all this go down. Had a whole year to do it. It's just that it's out in the open now. Old news for him, new for us.

Uhope said:

Technically not an 'official JW' but i do have total respect for Prince.

Uhope said:

silverandgold said:

If that's their reason I could not disagree more. Emancipation, his declaration of love to Mayte, is three discs of . That album alone is reason enough for them to not remarry. The music from his "Mayte era" is some of the music I dislike the most. Yuck! (The main exception being Come.) And her album was nothing to write home about either--do you really want another Mayte album?

Krystal666 said:

You know, I have to agree with you on that, because you are right. He does seem to fall in love pretty quickly. He sure was playing some sad songs in the reflection room for the past couple of weeks before the club closed down. Such is life.

silverandgold said:

Well on the positive side, when you can feel pain this deeply you also can feel love as deeply and at it's most euphoric heights I believe. Much more than someone who constantly has a guard up who is so fearful of getting hurt that they only give up a part of themselves. To get the full power of love you also have expose yourself to possible hurt.

Anx said:

Krystal666 said:

...And I feel Prince has done that a lot.

DanceWme said:

Your right...BUT, we all know that Prince in a hoe!

jone70 said:

I see your point but all over this thread and part one, that's all you see is people stating he should go back with Mayte so he could make songs like when he was with her. I don't think they get it that he has "moved on". I mean, why go backwards, that's like starting the same exact life all over again

beret1022 said:

You know what. We know nothing. We (meaning those who haven't met him) know nothing about who he really is. You know his stage persona. We know his music (a lot of it anyways). And the "hoe" you speak of hasn't been around since he was married to the woman!

And what's funny is that what many of you love(d) about him (his "hoeness") is the very thing that you think contributes to him being a bad person!

Krystal666 said:

Stop it now, you're making too much sense, and that's a good thing, why do it feels like we're on "The View" or something like that? (j/k)

jone70 said:

You know though...I though Emancipation had some of the deepest most pure love songs I've ever heard from anybody. I really don't know what Prince's/Mayte's relationship was like but at the time when he wrote some of those songs like "One Kiss at a time", "Dreaming about u", and "Savior" I'm sure that was one relationship about real love, that IS what love is about. I know things seemed to go really downhill with those two but at the time of that music Prince seemed energized and almost truely at peace. Probably changed his whole view about women meeting Mayte. Let's face it, he's been exposed to alot of women who want something from him....Mayte was a good soul.

silverandgold said:

You know I feel like I really should pursue that psychiatric degree...

Shorty said:

Hey Shorty

I kinda agree with what you are saying. Some people do make mistakes and realize it way down the line and wish they could go back. I think that if they had been able to deal better with the tragedy of the passing their son (without the intrusion of Mani) then they could have possibly made it. Like you said they did seem to be very much in and I hate to see people end their marriages (even his current one) if it really could have been saved with a little work and commitment.

Now in relation to who has had Mayte since then and who P has had since then. Well I am of the opinion that if they do take the road back to each other then they both should undergo a good sterilization

blusapphire said:

Very true...I think it is pretty obvious to fans that he has been around the block a few times but even though that presents a very sexy image to us and female fans love to picture Prince as a exciting cassanova in reality that has probably made him a very unhappy man and more than likely gave him a pretty negative view of women in general.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with being single and dating lots of people...sometimes I think it can be healthy and expose you to lots of different people there seemed a time in his life when this suited his personality and lifestyle very well in the eighties...but there probably came a point where it all just felt very empty for him.

Krystal666 said:

Exactly my point. In general I don't like sappy ballads where Prince is crooning about true love. Since the majority of Emancipation is comprised of those types of songs, I don't like Emancipation. Since Mayte inspired most of Emancipation, I wouldn't want her to inspire him in that way again, therefore, I don't think they should reunite.

I wish the best for both of them.

Definitelyl time to leave the country.