Dating, Relationships, And Love (drl)

Nicole took a year off dating and decided not to date again until someone puts a ring on it. Tennesha and Nicole share why women need to raise the dating bar while avoiding blocking their blessings. They also give some tips on what men can do to set themselves apart.

Greg is back on the dating scene after his recent divorce. Tennesha and Greg discuss why standard and ideals must change once you're in a relationship. Tennesha helps Greg revamp his Bumble profile and explains why women are still getting dick pics.

Therapist and #Blacklove cast member, Cynthia Branch is back to give advice to Tennesha and other habitual "relationship runners." They discuss how independence can be detrimental to your relationship and why men need to feel needed. Cynthia is also giving insights on common therapy issues including abandonment, divorce, and mommy wounds. You'll also learn why we need to stop glamorizing shade and pettiness in order to become more self aware.  

In her book Empathy and Eyebrows, Danni Starr describes finding herself while mourning the loss of her marriage. She sits down with Tennesha to share the lowest points in her life including dealing with cheating and divorce in the public eye. Danni is also talking about how she perfected the art of the bounce back which led her to a man who showed her the real meaning of love and support. 

Tennesha sits down with John (who happens to be her ex boyfriend) to discuss rocket ship relationships, maturing vs. settling, and relationship PTSD.  

Have you ever thought about buying a one way ticket, packing your bags, and moving somewhere new? Camille did just that when she left her hometown. Tennesha and Camille share their stories of taking risks, starting over, and dating in NYC.  

Tennesha gives a life update and talks about how she is feeling about step-girlfriend parenting. 

Vanessa had been in 10 weddings by the time she was 27. By 30, she realized that marriage and children were not the only path to happiness. Tennesha and Vanessa are talking about what it's like to be single in your 30’s, lessons learned from the 20’s, getting rid of the list, and the one thing that truly matters when looking for the right partner. 

What is it like dating a woman when you have ONLY dated men your whole life? Donette considered herself "straight" for most of her life, then she fell in love with a woman! She is talking about living in her newfound queer identity, diving into the woman dating pool, and hope...heartbreak...and everything else that comes with it.

Have you ever gotten back together with a friend? Life coach SteFanie Fuentes is back on DRL to talk about healing broken friendships and why women need to have a chicks over dicks mentality. Stefanie is also giving advice on how to get through rocky times in your relationship and sharing why she is totally fine going to bed angry. 

Marissa met a guy, they feel in love and started planning a future. Unfortunately, that's not what he really wanted. She's sharing her run with the "decepticon" and the aftermath, as well as the reason she is still a hopeful romantic. 

Do women give men the benefit of the doubt or are they guilty of always jumping to conclusions? Why does "it's complicated" exists as a relationship status? Bryan, Jordon, and Sean, creators of the web series "Brian" are tackling these issues from the Brooklyn male perspective.    

Could you be best friends with your ex?  Crystal and her ex boyfriend are best friends and business partners. She's talking about how significant others deal with the friendship and why she's currently not "accepting applications."  

Tennesha is joined by her boyfriend Chris to talk about how they became “we people,” made relationship rules, moved in together, co-parent without the drama, and how they plan to seal the deal in 21 days. Chris also shares why he isn’t jealous of that time Tennesha dated Drake...sort of.

Tennesha is back with an all new season of DRL. She spills all the tea regarding the last year, including where she has been, her letters to the universe, a healthy dose of world travels, and her new man. 

Kara is in an 8 year, interracial, long distance relationship in the Trump era. We are talking about everything that means!

Flight attendant and southern bell Ondrea is talking about what it's  like dating at 10,000 feet and sharing her hilarious intro to online dating and Tinder in New York City.

At 35, Liz was single and thriving in her career. She knew that she also wanted to be a mother but didn't have much time, so she made the decision to have a baby on her own. We're talking about her path to motherhood and all the options she considered including egg freezing and sperm donation. She's also sharing how dating has changed since having her son

Martine was a late bloomer when it came to sexuality. She didn't realize that she liked women until she was 23 and she later came out at 31. Although she is considered masculine she doesn't want to be treated as a man. We are discussing gender roles, sexuality, and she sharing why she only gets approached by straight women

After 15 years of marriage Robert and Dawn have learned to be students of each others changing needs. We are talking about why expectations without communication can be damaging in a marriage. They are also giving tips on how to maintain a healthy marriage during stressful times and giving tips on how to work thru disagreements; rule #1: never use the "D" word