By Rick Nauert, Ph.D. The question of who should pay for dates during courtship — and how couples actually go about splitting expenses — is the topic of a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. “The motivation for the study was to understand why some gendered practices are more resistant […]
At some point in our lives we all desire intimacy. Not just physical intimacy…but mental, emotional, and spiritual intimacy. It’s a true knowing that we are connected, wanted, needed, and loved that we are looking for. This type of intimacy transcends physical touch. So it’s no surprise to us that LisaRaye has decided to […]
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By Aiyana Ma’at Oh me! Oh my! (In my fake little dainty voice) Whaddya know?! BlackLoveAndMarriage.com has been voted into the Top 10 of Best African American Dating Sites! Wow! We’re so honored. Really?! You shouldn’t have! We’re a little geeked over here…or sised….you get it! Thanks to all who had anything to do with […]
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By Ellis Moore Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds. In addition, they live together longer than couples in the recent past, and many more get pregnant before marriage, according to the survey released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics, which […]
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By Leslie C. Bell, Ph.D. Earlier this month I wrote about how to handle multiple desires – for career success and relationships, for independence and someone to count on. But how do you start to work on relationships when you’ve been busy avoiding them? The first step is to invest in relationships you already have. With friends, […]
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By Rick Nauert Ph.D. New research published in the Journal of Communication suggests that people in long-distance relationships often have stronger bonds from more constant, and deeper, communication than normal relationships. The belief is that geographical distance mobilizes parties to engage in deeper, more satisfying communication. Communications researchers Drs. Crystal Jiang, City University of Hong Kong and […]
We received a question from a young lady where she was inquiring about the pros and cons of being in relationship with an older man. She’s 24 and he’s 47. Check out this video and let us know what you think. Are you in a relationship with an older man? Do you know people who […]
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VIDEO: Hi, here’s my situation. I met my friend who’s like a mother to me son recently. Ok I really didnt see it as a set up because I was trying to stay out of the” I THINK EVERY MAN I MEET IS MY HUSBAND” area. So we were introduced and it went well. I was nervous […]
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By Ayize Ma’at Ladies and Gentelmen, You are picking poisonous relationships because you are in pain. I can hear you now…”What you tryin’ to say… It’s my fault that I’m getting fucked over by my man or woman?”. No. I am not saying it’s your fault, however what I am saying is that we get […]
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VIDEO: Hi! I need some perspective from a loving married Black couple. I watch your advice videos and love the messages you put out there and the positivity. My question is , I’m newly engaged as of last month 🙂 and my fiance lost his job the same week. This is the 2nd time since […]
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Who Should Pay For The Date?
/in Singles & Dating/byBy Rick Nauert, Ph.D. The question of who should pay for dates during courtship — and how couples actually go about splitting expenses — is the topic of a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. “The motivation for the study was to understand why some gendered practices are more resistant […]
LisaRaye Talks About Her Decision To “Try” Celibacy
/in Sex & Intimacy, Singles & Dating/byAt some point in our lives we all desire intimacy. Not just physical intimacy…but mental, emotional, and spiritual intimacy. It’s a true knowing that we are connected, wanted, needed, and loved that we are looking for. This type of intimacy transcends physical touch. So it’s no surprise to us that LisaRaye has decided to […]
BlackLoveAndMarriage.com Voted In Top 10 Of Best Dating Sites For African Americans
/in B Intentional NEWS, Singles & Dating/byBy Aiyana Ma’at Oh me! Oh my! (In my fake little dainty voice) Whaddya know?! BlackLoveAndMarriage.com has been voted into the Top 10 of Best African American Dating Sites! Wow! We’re so honored. Really?! You shouldn’t have! We’re a little geeked over here…or sised….you get it! Thanks to all who had anything to do with […]
Is It Better To Get Married…or Shack Up?
/in Love & Marriage, Singles & Dating/byBy Ellis Moore Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds. In addition, they live together longer than couples in the recent past, and many more get pregnant before marriage, according to the survey released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics, which […]
How To Be In Relationship While Having A Career
/in Love & Marriage, Singles & Dating/byBy Leslie C. Bell, Ph.D. Earlier this month I wrote about how to handle multiple desires – for career success and relationships, for independence and someone to count on. But how do you start to work on relationships when you’ve been busy avoiding them? The first step is to invest in relationships you already have. With friends, […]
Are Long Distance Relationships Better?
/in Singles & Dating/byBy Rick Nauert Ph.D. New research published in the Journal of Communication suggests that people in long-distance relationships often have stronger bonds from more constant, and deeper, communication than normal relationships. The belief is that geographical distance mobilizes parties to engage in deeper, more satisfying communication. Communications researchers Drs. Crystal Jiang, City University of Hong Kong and […]
I’m 24 And My Boyfriend Is 47….HELP!!!
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Singles & Dating/byWe received a question from a young lady where she was inquiring about the pros and cons of being in relationship with an older man. She’s 24 and he’s 47. Check out this video and let us know what you think. Are you in a relationship with an older man? Do you know people who […]
I’m Attracted To My Girlfriend’s Son BUT I Don’t Know If He’s Attracted To Me
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Singles & Dating/byVIDEO: Hi, here’s my situation. I met my friend who’s like a mother to me son recently. Ok I really didnt see it as a set up because I was trying to stay out of the” I THINK EVERY MAN I MEET IS MY HUSBAND” area. So we were introduced and it went well. I was nervous […]
You Are Picking Poisonous Relationships Because You Are In Pain
/in Singles & Dating/byBy Ayize Ma’at Ladies and Gentelmen, You are picking poisonous relationships because you are in pain. I can hear you now…”What you tryin’ to say… It’s my fault that I’m getting fucked over by my man or woman?”. No. I am not saying it’s your fault, however what I am saying is that we get […]
Should I Allow My Unemployed Man To Move In With Me Before We Get Married?
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Becoming One, Singles & Dating/byVIDEO: Hi! I need some perspective from a loving married Black couple. I watch your advice videos and love the messages you put out there and the positivity. My question is , I’m newly engaged as of last month 🙂 and my fiance lost his job the same week. This is the 2nd time since […]