Ep 6: What Black Women Deserve in Love: Exploring Emotional Safety, Relationships, and Self-Worth

To Tell You The Truth

This week on To Tell You the Truth, I’m joined by Beverly Andre, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is changing how we talk about love, relationships, and self-worth. Together, we tackle the complexities of dating in today’s world—from emotional safety and vulnerability to breaking free from societal pressures that tell Black women how relationships should look.

Beverly shares her insights on preparing for partnership, healing past wounds, and why building real connections starts with understanding yourself. If you’ve ever questioned the “rules” of love or struggled with the weight of relationship expectations, this episode is for you.

Join us for an honest, refreshing take on relationships that goes beyond the surface.

00:00 Welcome to 'To Tell You the Truth' 00:40 Introducing Beverly Andre: Relationship Expert 01:51 Navigating Relationship Dynamics 07:09 Cultural Perspectives on Dating and Relationships 09:33 The Importance of Communication and Safety 13:43 Balancing Feelings and Pragmatism in Relationships 18:39 Legacy and Expectations in Black Communities 27:59 Challenges and Stereotypes in Dating 35:23 Cultural Differences in Matchmaking 36:35 Privacy vs. Secrecy in Relationships 37:26 Self-Worth and External Validation 41:05 Expectations in Marriage 45:02 Navigating Relationship Boundaries 52:26 The Value of Conflict in Relationships 55:20 Spinning the Block: Revisiting Past Relationships 01:03:31 The Importance of Premarital Counseling 01:05:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts