October 25th, 2012 
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Since definitions about being “whipped” differ, let me begin this piece by explaining how the term will be employed. In this piece, “whipped” means being so intimately and zealously connected to one person that he or she consumes your dominant focus and is the only person you sexually desire. While many people attempt to ridicule and consider those who are whipped as “selling out,” this piece offers 5 reasons why being whipped is a great thing.
1) Adds value to a relationship. When a person is whipped, he or she views the other person in the relationship as valuable. This means the relationship is more likely to have staying power because there is at least one person who has become so connected to the other person that there is a strong desire to build an unremitting relationship. In a time when the divorce rate is dreadfully high, it would seem like we need more people to be whipped in their marriages. For those who are not married, being whipped can lead them to marry and have successful marriages.
2) Helps decrease STDs. Being whipped means you’re less likely to have unprotected sex with many individuals. You’re more likely to have sex with the one person who is the object of your passion. Therefore, if more people are whipped, then this can lead to a significant decrease in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). We need more monogamous relationships in America.
3) Leads to great sex. One of the realities about being whipped is you’re going to put forth your best sexual performance each time. You will want your partner to be pleased each time you have sex. Your ability to have great sex will come naturally when you’re whipped.
4) It can make you happy. In our current economy, let’s face it—we need positive things in our lives. When we have someone in our lives who has caused us to be whipped, it can enable us to be happy, despite the turbulent economic times we’re experiencing. Being so intimately connected with someone can cause you to relieve unhealthy stress. You’re more likely to live a happy life when you’re not burdened by unhealthy stress. Being whipped can give you many reasons to throw away your unhappiness.
5) Can lead to important self-discoveries. When you’re whipped, you may learn things about yourself that you never knew. You may learn more about your principles, values, and interests through being whipped. Some of the best opportunities for us to learn more about ourselves are when we experience satisfying moments and experiences in our lives. If we critically evaluate those moments and experiences, we may be able to make meaning from those experiences and discover what’s truly important to us. Being whipped is a key experience and one where you can take meaning from it and learn some things truly essential about yourself.
Up 4 Discussion…
1) What other reasons can you think of that make being whipped a GREAT thing?
2) Would you want your partner to be whipped?
3) Have you ever been whipped?
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Antonio Maurice Daniels is a Research Associate in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is working to obtain his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, specializing in Higher, Postsecondary, and Continuing Education (HPCE). His dominant research interests are the academic achievement of Black male students throughout the educational pipeline, especially Black male college student-athletes, and ecological sustainability in higher and postsecondary education. Upon graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he plans to become a university professor at an elite research university and concentrate on Higher and Postsecondary Education.
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Written just like the "truth" should be written. LOL!
I loved #1 and #2. Hit the nail on the head.
And now that I was given this valuable piece of information, I think I might be whipped, LOL!!!
Word?! You whipped? lol
LMAO!! After reading this, I think the damage may have been done.
If we reference back to my stories I have shared with you about "pending", it seems as though this is turning out to be a "never ending" ordeal. And we can also add quite a bit of this post in with MOST of my *clears throat* excuses. smh
Oh boy! I'm doing the math now. lol
LLS!!! No co-signing!!!
Lol! I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.
Yes indeed. It was on point.
Thanks, man!
This is true, though all being whipped really implies is being committed to one person. and the term whipped is usually used to make fun
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That's true. I'm curious, how do you use the term and how do you think it should be used universally?
Yes, being whipped is all about having a special commitment to only one person. The term is more of a celebration of the state of happiness about that special commitment to that one special person.
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Entertaining read. Co-sign to the fullest. I'd add that being whipped goes a long ways towards keeping certain men from constantly running the streets and eventually getting caught up (being in wrong place at wrong time).
2) Yes
3) Yes
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Very true! Being whipped helps to keep more men alive, especially Black men!
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How you gon just make up your own definition of a word? of course being whipped is a good thing when you change the definition of the word!! It sounds like what you are describing is commitment. Being whipped is never a good thing. People that are whipped tend to be over-engaged in a relationship and its normally one-sided. I have never heard the word whipped applied with a positive connotation, so I like you putting a positive spin on it, but I think its a bit of a stretch. I know I'm arguing semantics, but words are inherently powerful. The 5 things you listed are awesome, but they normally come from a mature committed relationship. Being whipped is when, as my Granddad would say, "you got yo nose wide open" and you are doing things out of your character. I was whipped once, now I'm committed.
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You know I got a question for you:
Is the person who had you whipped the person you're now committed to?
I have to disagree with most of what you said. I am glad, however, that you seemed to like the 5 things that were listed in reference to your definition of a "mature committed relationship."
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That's what's up. What made the one woman so bad for you? I admit that I'm hella curious. lol