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Everybody knows marriage is difficult, particularly if you don’t put the time and effort into building a strong …

There was a time when my husband and I ate off of the dollar menu at McDonald’s. And …

During my freshman year in college, I made the mistake of chasing a man. My first serious boyfriend …

Who would have thought a black man leaving home for work in the morning would be a turn …

It just happened. We didn’t mean to fall in love with each other. One thing led to another …

Growing up, my dad detested lies. That was the worst thing you could do in his house. He …

Great black fathers and husbands do exist. Some of them write for this website, while others you will …

We all know the statistics. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 2009), close to 50% of …

“I sleep on the sofa and my wife sleeps with the kids.”  ~Anonymous Husband
As a mother, I understand …

Roll call. . . All the independent women please stand up.
That would’ve been me 15 years ago. My …