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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.

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Eye Candy of the Week: Baseball Hotties


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As the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies battle in the World Series, we've rounded up some of the sexiest players in Major League Baseball.

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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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Greatest Risk for Contracting HIV May Surprise You


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The statistics are alarming. While African-Americans make up only 12 percent of the population, we account for 61 percent of new HIV cases among all women. Find out how we're contracting the disease. It may surprise you.

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Dating Quiz: Which Atlanta 'Housewives' Star Are You?


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You may have more in common with the ladies of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" than you think. Find out which southern belle you resemble on the dating scene in this week's Frisky Friday feature.

Which lady you are like when it comes to love?

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How to Leave an Abusive Relationship

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In our domestic violence awareness gallery featuring tips to minimize becoming a victim, we were excited to hear of the many women who had successfully left an abusive relationship - and saddened to hear of one woman's story of feeling trapped with her abusive husband. To "Scared" and women who feel they are trapped in an abusive relationship, you CAN get out and go on to live a happy and healthy life. We debunk the reasons often used for staying and tips for planning your escape.

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Cougar Vivica A. Fox Talks Dating Younger Men

vivica-hp.jpg Vivica A. Fox is not ashamed of being labeled a cougar. The veteran actress explains why cougar isn't a dirty a word and why your dream lover may be a hot young thing.

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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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Eye Candy of the Week: Multi-Culti Crushes


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We know Black is beautiful, but there are plenty of non-chocolate cuties that catch our eye too. ESSENCE.com rounded up the hottest men of all hues to get your week started right.

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