What does it really take for Black couples to stay emotionally connected in a world that feels heavy?

In this episode, I break down powerful relationship research to explore how Black couples cope with racial stress—and how those coping styles shape intimacy, support, and conflict inside romantic relationships.

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Literature & Links:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠The DC Relationship Education Center⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Progressive Couples, Traditional Tensions: Finances, Freedom, & Fairness [blog]
•  Love Isn’t Always Enough: Premarital Work That Strengthens Black Marriages [blog]

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