“Tems Unveils the Dark Side of Love: A Tale of Obsession and Possession”

Renowned vocalist, Tems has shared her journey in a detrimental relationship where her significant other was “overzealous and controlling.”

In a frank discussion with media figure, Angie Martinez, the Essence hitmaker mentioned that the dynamics of the relationship opposed her views, emphasizing that she believes a wholesome relationship is centered around partnership, not dominion.

Tems remarked that a harmful relationship is exhausting because often the detrimental partner is not even conscious that they are harmful.

“I have encountered affection where I presumed it was love but it resembled more like when someone is attempting to possess you. They believe that they possess you. And that’s not affection.

“Affection is not obsession. And it is not possession. I cannot possess another individual. Affection is when both of you merge into one entity.

“We don’t possess each other; we are one another. I feel everyone has undergone harmful love with someone who is unaware that they are harmful.

“They claim they love you but are oblivious to the fact that they don’t genuinely love you. Because you cannot love someone you believe you possess,” she articulated.