Holding Space for Grief and Self-Love After Becoming a Widow
If you haven't grieved anything, that just means you haven't lived long enough yet. We have the joy and sorrow. These emotions are normal, and that's how we exist.
I’m a Married Woman Pastor Who Doesn’t Have Children, and I Want You to Stop Asking Why
"I got into this mindset with myself of — as naturally as possible — I am going to track my ovulation, and if it happens that way, I'm going to be really grateful."
Make Date Night Intentional by Booking This Luxury Date Planning Service
Date night might not be able to save a marriage, but it offers a window of continuing to know your person and keeping the connection.
Sleep Together, Stay Together: How Sharing a Sleep Schedule Could Increase Intimacy
Sleeping together is not just a physical act, but an emotional and intimate one that can enhance your relationship in many ways.
Keep It Up: Why Married Couples Should Still Self-Pleasure
When most people think of self-pleasure, they often associate it with single people, but it can help you whether you’re single or coupled.
How to Navigate the Holidays While Pregnant: A Journey of Self-Care
As I embrace this incredible experience of motherhood while pregnant with my second child, I've found myself at a crossroads this holiday season.
52 Weeks, 52 Dates: How This Couple is Prioritizing Date Night for Every Week of the Year
Looking for more creative ideas for date night at home? This couple has ideas for practically every week of the year.
A Thanksgiving Feast of Love: Blending Cultural Traditions as a Black American Woman Married to a Nigerian Man
In the spirit of love and unity, making room at the table for cultural exploration is of paramount importance. It brings us closer together as a couple and as an extended family.
I’m Finally Married, Now What?
If Black women are groomed with high expectations of becoming wives, does that rob us of an opportunity to approach the process with more patience, grace, and flexibility?
Khadeen & Devale Ellis Talk Marriage, Growth, and Designing the Life You Want at Black Love Summit
Don’t try to tailormake your relationship to anyone else's expectations because you will fail 100% of the time. So find that partner, curate the life you want, and have fun doing it.
Black Love Summit Reminded Me That Love is a Dynamic, Ever-Evolving Journey
Black Love Summit 2023 wasn't just an event, it was an experience that brought couples, singles, and experts together to delve into the complexities of love, communication, and growth.
You Can Heal and Build a Healthy Marriage Even if You’ve Never Seen One
Offer each other grace and see each other as imperfect human beings trying to overcome traumatic experiences. Give each other an opportunity to grow and understand.
Advice for Married Couples When Arguments Arise: Attack the Issue — Not Each Other
Stepping back and refocusing on the actual issue instead of our emotions helps us to communicate effectively as we peel back the layers, examine, evaluate, and attack the problem as a team.
Damion and Latasha Gillespie on Celebrating 25 Years of Marriage and Being an Example of Love for the Next Generation: “It’s Worth It”
With two grand vow renewal wedding events, the couple not only took the time to honor themselves, but also all the people who have made their union what it is today.
Black Love Summit Tickets Are Discounted for a Limited Time! Meet Us in The A!
We’re days away from the Black Love Summit! Get some exclusive details of our programming and a discount code for tickets here!
Blended Family Lessons and Tips to Consider When Challenges Arise
Differences in parenting styles, setting boundaries with your partner’s co-parent, and feeling like an outsider will come — here’s how you can address those challenges.
“THE PASS” Premiered on Peacock, and We Talked to a Couples Therapist About How “Hall Passes” Impact Marriages
In my experience, the couples who do well with open marriages aren’t afraid to have the hard conversations.
One Man’s ‘I’m Not Ready’ is Another Man’s ‘I Knew the Moment I Saw Her’
Black Love contributor Toni-Ann Craft reflects on her experience leaving a dead-end relationship to finding the love of her life.
How My Husband and I Balance What is Private and Public in Our Relationship
A huge misconception about public figures is that we post/share everything, yet there are many moments known only by me and the one I hold close.
Their Wedding Cost $99 and Their Marriage Has Lasted Over 20 Years: Christina & Eddie
After the ceremony, we only had two quarters. We have been married for 23 years.
