NFL Star Thomas Jones on Life, Groupies and Love For Megan Good!!

This not your typical "Baller" story, forget all the stereotypes you've heard about Black ball players. New York Jets' Thomas Jones is redefining what it means to be a sports star as he takes care of his family and friends and how he's building a strong and monogamous relationship with actress girlfriend Megan Good. Essence explores these questions in a very good article.

With such a busy schedule, how do you make your relationship with Megan [Good] work?

I look at it as something I want to do, and we take it one day at a time. I don't look at it like it's work. The reality is I work in New York and she works in L.A., but we are fortunate we have jobs where it's flexible. I'm in New York for five months of the year and the other time I am wherever she is. To me, it's what you make it.

And being in a relationship, how is it dealing with groupies who have their eyes set on a snagging an athlete?

It's tough. A lot of things men do is for women, from wanting nice bodies to jewelry. So when you are in a situation where plenty of women are around you, it's tempting. But if guys look at the big picture as a whole, it would be easier to make decisions. I've been blessed to make it through a lot of situations. Anything I'm doing, if [Megan's] not there, she knows. Period.

Good to hear. So what are thoughts for Black women when it comes to love?

Don't expect something you aren't working towards. Don't look for a man to respect you when you don't respect yourself. Everything you do eventually will come back, though it might not happen when you expect. You have to work on you. People say they want a good guy or have been praying, and a lot of time God gives you that time to work on yourself. That way when you do find him, you're ready.

GOOD TO SEE THERE ARE SOME GOOD GUYS LEFT!!

Read Full Article Click Now