First we have paranoia. Because of the effects of slavery and the attempt to keep the black man down economically, the black man becomes paranoid and insecure with his relationships. This leads to jealousy. King Solomon said that jealousy is as cruel as the grave. In the grave the black man becomes for the next p is paralysis.
Paralysis can come in the form of apathy for the relationship, non-or miscommunication.
The last P's are pompousness and pride. They are the nails in the coffin for any good relationship. This article was not meant to be a demagogue for black men. Black women have their problems as well. We all need to work together to solve the current pathologies that exist in our community.