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Ask a Black woman what couple she most admires and her first answer will probably be Barack and Michelle Obama. Depending on age, some may even say Jay and Bey. But rest assured that next on the list would be Martin and Gina. Even though they were a fictional couple -- who had plenty ups and downs-- you felt the love Martin and Gina portrayed through the television screen. With Valentine's Day here, it makes us wonder where the heck are all the brothers like Marty-Mart. In no particular order here are 10 reasons why Martin Payne would be a great bae for V-day!
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<li><strong> He's not opposed to kicking his boys to the curb. </strong>Well, Martin isn't opposed to kicking <em>anybody </em>to the curb, but when it comes to getting rid of Tommy and Cole to spend time with his lady, he drops them like a bad habit. While nothing is wrong with a man hanging out with the homies, too much bromance is a sign of immaturity. He should be naturally inclined to spend more time with his girlfriend if he is serious about having a future with her.</li>
<li> <strong>He can admit when he's wrong. </strong>Like most guys, when Marty-Mart thinks he's right about something, you can't tell him nothing! Remember when he wasted a whole day in court to prove a point about a traffic ticket that the judge was already going to dismiss? However, when it comes to Gina he ain't too proud to beg! He always swallows his pride to make things right with her—after he's made a total fool of himself!</li>
<li> <strong>He's career focused. </strong>We want a man whose goals go beyond "Getting this paper." Huh? We need a strategic plan, sir. All those general statements are for the birds! Martin had clarity on where he wanted his communications career to go and he pursued it wholeheartedly. When he quit the radio station, he tried his hand at Hollywood with the Varnell Hill Show. Even though that didn't pan out, causing him to work minimum wage gigs, he continued working toward his goal and eventually landed his own local talk show that went national. Can you say <em>ambition</em>?</li>
<li> <strong>He can hold his own financially.</strong> Mr. Payne had his own apartment when courting Gina. He didn't have to sneak her into his mama's house nor did he try to pull a freeloader stunt and move in with her because she had a better job. Even when his funds were limited, Martin never asked anybody for handout. <strong> </strong></li>
<li><strong>He keeps the lines of communication open. </strong>If something is on his mind—good, bad, or indifferent, Martin addresses it with Gina. We don't like playing Nancy Drew and speculating; talk to us.</li>
<li><strong>He loves his mother. </strong>If a man treats his mother like trash, he doesn't love himself or you. Martin always had the utmost respect for Mama Payne, no matter what.</li>
<li><strong> He finds a way to keep his Gina happy despite any circumstances. </strong>A man who loves you will make sacrifices, big or small. When Gina wanted to visit her parents in Philadelphia for Christmas, Martin purchased two bus tickets so she could have a merry Christmas. Who cares if he could only afford Greyhound? He made an effort, not excuses, to grant her wish.</li>
<li><strong>He keeps the laughs coming. </strong>What's a relationship without fun and spontaneity—a jail sentence! Martin keeps things exciting with his sense of humor and playful spirit. With everything women already have to endure, no woman wants to deal with stale attitude from her man. Note: There is a big difference between having a playful spirit and being childish.</li>
<li><strong>He celebrates Gina's success. </strong>There's nothing more unattractive than a man who is jealous of his woman's life, intelligence, career, finances, etc. Martin is very proud of everything Gina accomplishes.</li>
<li><strong> He actually put a ring on it.</strong> If a man is serious about you, he'll be intentional about the relationship early on. When their future in-laws couldn't get along at the wedding rehearsal, Martin made an executive decision, and they eloped. If a man really wants to spend eternity with you, <em>nothing</em> will stand in the way of that. <strong> </strong></li>
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