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21 Apr 14

Are You An Awkward Black Girl? Here’s Why It...

I’ve been in a lot of discussions with the Bae lately. And it’s nice to have someone around who won’t allow me to get into my ‘...
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Swirlr, Youtube, video, series, advice, dating, interracial, mixed couples, Quintana, Kurt, black women, non black men, reality show, game show, marriage, mates, partners, chemistry, flirting, real life,
16 Apr 14

Episode of Three of “Swirlr” is Here! ...

In this episode, clients Quintana and Kurt interact with the candidates to test their chemistry. Kurt seems to hit it off with each of the three girls...
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mixed dating, relationships, interracial, blended couples, white men, black men, advice, QOTW
13 Apr 14

QOTW: White Guy Worried He’s ONLY Attracted ...

Hi Christelyn, I discovered you on Youtube. I enjoy your input on IR dating and would definitely consider you the “expert” on this topic o...
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04 Apr 14

A Heartfelt Letter from a White Guy, Wondering How...

I don’t know if you guys realize how much of an impact this site has, and how many notes I get like this on a weekly basis. Men you thought woul...
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teens, readers, dating, lessons, vetting, interracial dating, mixed relationships, advice, discussion, community, young black women, options, future, marriage, positivity,
26 Mar 14

A Letter from a Teenager Who Found BB&W

When I get notes like this, I swear, everything makes sense. So glad more girls and women are coming out of the shadows and telling their truth. And a...
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advice, relationships, mixed marriage, blended couples, interracial dating, Swirlr, video, series, Kirk, Quintana,
25 Mar 14

Episode Two of “Swirlr” is Here!

Sorry for the delay, folks. The editors are, well…very persnickety. In this episode, we follow the men and women we picked as good potential mat...
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dating non black men, question, advice, video, Youtube, reader, help, flirting, dating, mixed couples,
24 Mar 14

Lesson: Black Chicks Need to Know When Non-Black M...

I continue to be amazed about how many young girls really are clueless about dating. This isn’t anything to be ashamed about–this is easil...
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11 Mar 14

How Self Described “Good Guys” Usually...

I’m the type of female that listens with her Spidey sense when it comes to men attempting to state their case on why I should consider them a fo...
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dating, relationship challenges, IR dating, black women dating white men, hostility, mixed marriage, blended families, culture, society, advice, support network,
09 Mar 14

Fear of Social Consequences Squelches Relationship...

I just saw this response from a guy who commented on this post, and I thought it warranted a separate discussion: Sounds like this guy has some pretty...
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Swirlr, dating, reality show, CNN, Youtube, interview, mixed dating, interracial relationships, blended families, advice,
09 Mar 14

Check Out My “Swirlr” Interview on CNN...

I was sick as a dog doing this show, but I managed to keep it together long enough to not look like I was ready to throw up on my shoes. I love the fo...
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QOTW, dating, video, advice, black women, curious, flirting, workplace dating, does she like me?, youtube, white men, swirlr, swirling, interracial, mixed dating,
02 Mar 14

QOTW: White Guys Asks, “Does My Gorgeous, Bl...

The question: On the 3rd day of my new job I met the most beautiful and sexy woman I have ever met. She is black. It was very brief and before I jette...
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Tyrese gibson, instagram, dating, DBR, weak men, easy women, relationships, dating, mating, quality, suckers, sexual economics, resources, competition,
26 Feb 14

Tyrese Gibson Speaks on DBR Men “They Love L...

What will it take for some women to realize that some dudes just aren’t worth having? The comment section will routinely blow up during conversa...
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dating, mating, mixed couple, advice, video, Youtube, QOTW, flirting, black women, white men,
25 Feb 14

QOTW: “How Can I Tell If He Likes Me?!”...

The question… I enjoy watching all of your videos!! I am black and 19 years old. In a couple of weeks I will  be 20 years old. I live in Alaba...
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noviazgo, matrimonio, el apoyo, el compromiso, el asesoramiento, Mort Fertel, dating, marriage, support, commitment, advice,
20 Feb 14

How Long Should You Hang On to Your Marriage?

By Jane Brown Do you know how long marriage expert Mort Fertel says you should work on your marriage, once the thought of divorce enters your mind?�...
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