Minnesota natives Marisa and Jarrell had a chance meeting in a parking lot in Atlanta after Marisa noticed his license plates. Marisa wasted no time in letting Jarrell know that she was looking for something real. They are sharing their journey from parking lot pimpin' to putting a ring on it; meshing opposite personalities, learning to live in the grey area, and the growing pains of a new marriage.

Jodi dated men for most her life, eventually married one, and had children. After her marriage failed, she fell in love with Kendra, a woman, and they are now having a baby together. They are sharing their journey; how Jodi broke the news to her ex husband and children, why they feel in love, and the process of becoming pregnant.

Singer and broadway star, Frenchie Davis is sharing how she turned the end of a toxic relationship into a journey of self love and joy. Frenchie also talks about the dating multiple people and enjoying each person for what they have to offer and having the strength to let them go when it's time.

Southern bell Chiquita recaps her most memorable dating experiences in NYC and shares the lessons that brought her to where she is today including, understanding your own traumas and how they manifest, understanding that every interaction is not about you, being comfortable with being yourself, and maintaining your standards. She also discusses how reconnecting with the father she barely knew, and the siblings she never met, changed dating and why she refuses to take on victim energy.

Sexologist Michelle Hope is sharing how she came to this work and answering listener questions about threesome boundaries, faked orgasms, and intimacy vs. sex. Michelle and Tennesha also debate about how soon is too soon to have sex with a new partner.

Liz is free spirited woman who spent most of her 20's in a long-term relationship. After her 30th birthday, she realized she had grown out of that relationship and desired independence and freedom. She is sharing her journey and talking about sexual fluidity and avoiding labels. Tennesha and Liz also discuss the conditioning that society puts on women such as getting marriage and having children.

Tennesha and boyfriend Chris are discussing the season 3 premiere of Insecure: bad decisions, double standards, and open relationships.

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Ebony dealt with several tragic events, including the passing of her mom, dad, and sister. She lived what many people only read about. Overcoming so much and growing up in the Bronx made her a tough woman, but also left her with insecurities when she began dating in a new circle. She's sharing how her and her husband came together despite their differences and how she learned to move past her insecurities.

Mark and Lesha had a chance meeting while he was DJ'ing at a club, their eyes locked and there was an instant connection. Both divorced, they got a second chance at love. Mark quickly moved to Miami to be with Lesha and they were married within months. They are sharing their incredible journey of love at first sight.

PJ's first love died tragically, unsure of how to mourn the loss, PJ sought refuge in new partners which led to a sex addiction. After ending up in an unfulfilling relationship, PJ got to know and love himself through celibacy. He is sharing his journey of self discovery and telling us why he's now ready for something real.