Ever feel like dating today is just a big multiple choice test — pick from what's left and hope it's right? In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Keya and Shimeka explore how we choose our partners: Are we truly manifesting and affirming what we want, or settling and filling in the blanks? For men and women, it’s time to check in on those non-negotiables.#BlackLove #DatingStandards #RelationshipTalk #AffirmYourWorth

In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real Podcast, hosts Marcus and Don dive deep into the heart of modern dating with "The Prize and the Pursuer: Analyzing Current Dating Dynamics."Is it okay for both men and women to chase? Or does that signal imbalance and potential failure from the start? We’re unpacking the raw truths, emotional stakes, and outdated norms surrounding pursuit and value in today’s dating scene. Get ready for unfiltered opinions, real talk, and honest questions you need to be asking.

Can love truly thrive when pain from the past still lingers? In this eye-opening episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Keya McClain the Poet and Shimeka the DAR Therapist dive deep into the emotional baggage we carry into relationships. From silent resentment to unresolved heartbreak, learn how holding on can hold you back from the love you deserve.Let’s get real about healing.