Dating, Relationships, And Love (drl)

After nearly 20 years together, Tracy and her husband have been faced with infidelity and family tragedies; they reached a breaking point and decided to tear it all down and rebuild their marriage on their own terms. Tracy is sharing how they found new ways to deal with old issues and why they are honest with their kids about the work it takes to maintain a happy marriage. 

Seven years into her relationship, Glaiza is debating about whether she should change habits her boyfriend doesn't like in order to get a ring.  -------------------------------- This episode is sponsored by Booknotes. Try a free 7 day free trial here: https://booknotes.page.link/dating

Tennesha gives thanks for 2019.

Lauren shares her journey to sex positivity and why she believed that she had to suppress her sexuality in order to find a good man. We also discuss how she learned to detach from the expectations and opinions of others when it comes to her sexual fluidity and desires.    

Tennesha sits down with boyfriend Chris and shares why she feared losing her independence and how it led to a challenging long-distance relationship. They also answer listener questions from a guilty cheater and a frustrated app dater.  

Erotic visual artist Sir Dashington is sharing how he creates intimacy and taps into a woman's body without sex and how he helps couples form a stronger bond through the work he was called to do. He is also giving advice on how to approach the conversation if you are not being sexually pleased in your relationship.    

Lucy met a guy, they fell in love, and then things started to change. He began isolating her from her friends and family and it slowly escalated into a toxic and emotionally abusive relationship where he threatened to expose private photos. Lucy is sharing how she took matters into her own hands to regain control and how she now spots and avoids red flags.

Acclaimed author, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, is sharing how she navigates being in an interracial marriage and the shifting racial dynamics throughout their 18-year partnership, including how becoming parents have changed the couples’ interactions with white friends. Margaret is also giving a preview of her latest book, The Revisioners, and discussing the link between her identity and her writings that interweave slavery, segregation, race and the lingering effects we still face today.

Tennesha and Rhonda are giving advice on how to let someone know when you’re not interested; while also debating whether it's okay to let partners know when they have a habit that bothers you. Rhonda goes on to share memorable dating adventures, including the awkward date that followed meeting a guy at a swingers club.

When they first met, Ruben had just gotten out of a relationship and Raul had just come out and never had a serious relationship. They are sharing how they got past the fears and decided to live in the now. Ruben is also sharing how healing his relationship with his father gave him the courage to let go of past hurt and love people as they are.   

37-year-old southern bell, Dené, had everything mapped out; being married by 25 and having a child by 28, but things didn't work out that way. She is sharing how her time in NYC taught her to embrace her single life and independence. Dené and Tennesha also discuss how being the "single" one in a close-knit group of married friends has helped to understand both sides of the spectrum.

In part 2 of Panoramic Views, Lottie shares how meeting her father at 18 and watching her mother struggle in toxic relationships caused her to examine her own habits and strive to break generational curses.    

In Part of 1 of 2, Lottie shares why she identifies as a pansexual, how she ended up with a girlfriend, and why she believes in living free after growing up on a refugee camp.   

Enrico shares how focusing on intensive self-work put him on the path of living life with intention. He talks about fully opening up communications with his girlfriend (and business partner), understanding the source of his anger, and living authentically.

Tennesha helps Tori figure out why she isn't meeting the right guys online and gives tips on attracting the right men including defining what you want, avoiding men that aren't on your level, and teaching people how to treat you.

After a devastating breakup, Greg and his ex-girlfriend got pregnant and decided to have the baby but remain separated. Greg is sharing why he is choosing to stay single and focus on his son and how his own childhood has shaped the way is co-parenting.   

After 10 years together, a 7-year engagement, and 2 kids, Maimon and her fiance finally decided to get married. She's sharing why they waited to tie the knot and do it their way. Tennesha's mom also pops in to talk about the one that got away...from Tennesha. 

Grant used to have a reputation and it often landed him in "gamey" situations or the friendzone. Grant is sharing how therapy helped him see himself and why he needed to step back to be ready for his relationship. Tennesha and Grant also discuss why men lie about what they really want.  

24-year-old Anna is on the fast track to career success and will soon be pursuing her Ph.D. Tennesha and Anna discuss whether it is harder to date with a higher education and the concept of being "equally yolked." Tennesha is also giving advice about what to ask on a first date to get past the nonsense.

After leaving her Catholic Church for a more lively one, Rachel developed a church crush. After a few months of dating he only wanted a friendship. Rachel is sharing how they went from just friends to married, why they prepared for marriage, and how they navigate their partnership with different racial and religious backgrounds.