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Natasha and Kevin's Dream Wedding on a Dime


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Welcome back to our weekly wedding feature, Bridal Bliss. Meet Natasha and Kevin, two thirty-somethings who met each other on the freeway of love (literally)!

View photos from their wedding album and learn how they cut costs for their big day.



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Divorces Dip in the Recession

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Money may cause the biggest problems in relationships, but the recession has caused more couples to stay together, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Get details on the new trend, as Tamek Foster-Raymond's lawyer weighs in.

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Perfect Ten: 10 Reasons We Love Dating Black Men


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We're open to love from all places, but there is still nothing like loving a brother.

See our ten reasons we love Black men »

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The Obamas Talk About Their Marriage


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Although the President has officially only been in office since January 2009, the Obama marriage has forced even the most cynical men and women to have a new outlook on the state of our unions. The history-making couple are featured in today's New York Times Magazine discussing their relationship, being a couple in the public eye and the importance of dating after saying "I do."

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Secret to a Happy Marriage: Older Men

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British experts studied more than 1,500 couples and discovered age difference can play a big role in the success of a marriage. See how to increase your odds for happily ever after.

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Michae Holloman and Koran Godwin's Tropical Wedding

Godwin_01.jpg They say rain on a wedding day is good luck. This couple refused to let downpours ruin their island nuptials. Read all about their enchanted moment and view images from their beautiful wedding album.

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Are Successful Black Women Obligated to Reproduce?


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After being told it was the duty of educated Black women to get married and procreate, ESSENCE editor Demetria L. Lucas was taken by surprise. Is motherhood a choice or responsibility? What does The Talented Tenth have to do with it?

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Dr. Stephaine Hale and Bishop Joseph Walker's Love Story

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Welcome back to our weekly wedding feature, Bridal Bliss. Meet Bishop Joseph Walker and Stephaine Hale, MD, a preacher and medical doctor who got the love they prayed for. View photos from their dream wedding.


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Power Couples On the Move


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The Obamas have raised the bar for Black love. From movie makers to spiritual teachers, see 22 other couples that made our list of Black power couples to watch.

See which Power Couples we're watching »

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Bridal Bliss: Kristen and Landon

Welcome back to our weekly wedding feature, Bridal Bliss. Meet Kristen and Landon, two money mavens who found love and a lifelong travel buddy, when they met in college. View photos from their dream wedding.

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Fresh Ideas for Date Night


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We've rounded up both creative and cost-conscious date ideas that are ideal for couples who just started dating to those who have been married for decades.

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NFL Star Thomas Jones on Life, Love and Megan Good


New York Jets' Thomas Jones is redefining what it means to be a sports star as he takes care of his family and friends, finishes his Masters degree in education and builds a strong and monagmous relationship with actress girlfriend Megan Good. See his secrets to success and a healthy relationship.


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Yvette Nicole Brown's First Blind Date



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When Yvette Nicole Brown, star of the new NBC comedy "Community," stopped by the ESSENCE office in New York City, we decided to set her up on her first blind date.

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Why I Choose Not to Live With My 10-Year-Old Son



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As most parents are preparing to send their children back to school, ESSENCE.com catches up with Andrena Andrews, the 32-year-old mother of 10-year-old Adam.* The divorced mom heads the licensing division of a New York City-based apparel company and has made the unconventional decision to have her son live 850 miles away from her with his father and her ex-husband in Atlanta. Here, Andrews explains how she came to make this difficult choice, why she's constantly talking on the telephone, and how her friends and family surprised her about this decision.


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Chilli on Her New TV Show, Dating as a Single Mom and Usher


TLC's Chilli ain't too proud to find love on television. The top-selling singer has teamed up with VH1 for a new dating show this fall. She shares with ESSENCE.com how her series is different from other reality shows, why she's open to men of all backgrounds and whether there's any chance for a reconciliation with Usher.


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The Real 40-Year-Old Virgin

Don't believe the hype that all sisters are having sex. ESSENCE put out the call for women who were still virgins, and got an overwhelming response from fabulous women around the country. We also got many women over 40 who still are saying no to sex. Hollywood mover and shaker Tamika's story in particular caught our attention and she details how she ended up a 40-year-old virgin.

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Hill Harper: Lessons on Love


Yes, Hill Harper has a law degree and a masters from Harvard and remains close with his classmate President Barack Obama. And we've discovered the leading man also knows a thing or two about Black love. The author shares with ESSENCE.com the secret to strong relationships in the Black community and whether men and women can really just be friends.

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Bride-to-Be Saba Gashugi: The 'Unglam' Wedding Tips No One Ever Discusses




ESSENCE.com coordinator Saba Gashugi aka The BlackBerry Bride is preparing to go from Ms. to Mrs. in three weeks. Check out her hilarious tales from the road to the chapel.

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Frisky Friday: How Working Out Helps Your Sex Life

 

If the promise of a svelte physique won't get you to the gym, perhaps this incentive will: BETTER SEX.


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The Ultimate Wedding Playlist




Our roundup of the best wedding songs of all time.

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