What to Expect on Black Love’s Amazon Freevee Channel
In celebration of Black Love’s new Amazon Freevee channel, check out these top moments from the brand’s most-beloved shows.
Shelah Marie on Wellness and How Finding a Black Male Therapist Helped Her Husband Ace Hood Be Open to Therapy: “When He Could Relate, That Opened The Door”
"That opened the door when he felt like, okay, this person is going to understand me. This person is going to relate to me."
You Can Heal and Build a Healthy Marriage Even if You’ve Never Seen One
Offer each other grace and see each other as imperfect human beings trying to overcome traumatic experiences. Give each other an opportunity to grow and understand.
Advice for Married Couples When Arguments Arise: Attack the Issue — Not Each Other
Stepping back and refocusing on the actual issue instead of our emotions helps us to communicate effectively as we peel back the layers, examine, evaluate, and attack the problem as a team.
Blended Family Lessons and Tips to Consider When Challenges Arise
Differences in parenting styles, setting boundaries with your partner’s co-parent, and feeling like an outsider will come — here’s how you can address those challenges.
How My Husband and I Balance What is Private and Public in Our Relationship
A huge misconception about public figures is that we post/share everything, yet there are many moments known only by me and the one I hold close.
How Your Spouse Views Money Will Impact Your Marriage
78% percent of couples who talk about money weekly say they're happy, so why is it still so difficult to discuss?
Season 5 of “Couch Conversations” Returns With Hosts Ace Hood & Shelah Marie!
"Couch Conversations" premieres August 31st exclusively on the Black Love+ app!
Kevin and Melissa Fredericks Talk “Couch Conversations,” Their New Book, Managing Grief and More
The Fredericks talk this season of "Couch Conversations", becoming NY Times Best Sellers, love, loss, and more.
What I’ve Learned About Setting Unrealistic Expectations in Marriage
Although I’ve always known marriage is hard work, a lot of what I expected for my marriage was met with reality.
How I’ve Chosen to Unlearn and Heal From Church Trauma
I love God, but I’ve still had to heal from an immense amount of sexual shame and church trauma.
How Therapy Brought This Couple Back Together After Divorce
If therapy has taught me anything, it’s that mental health is a practice. It’s not something you do to get it over with, but rather something you will continue to strive toward as life comes at you.
High School Sweethearts Share How They Stay Committed Decades Later and Lessons Learned
I now realize meeting my husband at 16 was just the introduction to how great my life would be with him.
“Couch Conversations” is Back! What You Need to Know About Season 4
Get all the details on the season premiere of "Couch Conversations," the couples for this season, and our hosts, Kevin and Melissa Fredericks!
On the Couch: The Story of Black Love
We set out to answer questions we had before getting married — and to put a face to the reality that we knew was possible despite the media telling us it wasn’t.
How to Love a Partner That Has Big Dreams
Dreamers have been told we require a lot, but that’s okay because we also bring a lot to the table! If you’re not like me, but your partner is, here are eight ways you can constructively show up for your partner.
Yes, Children Will Change Your Marriage — Let’s Talk About It
There’s always a challenge. But we’re very intentional about prioritizing our marriage and not allowing the stress of parenthood to interfere with our union.
When My Husband and I Increased Intimacy, the Sex Was Even Better
As we’ve grown, so has our connection, and it’s now stronger than ever.
Advice for Newlyweds From a Couples Therapist: Commitment is an Active Choice
Commitment will take you well beyond the newlywed and honeymoon phase. When the fuzzy feeling fades, commitment remains and it's up to you on how much work you want to put into it.
