The War on Black Love: Raising Standards Without Losing Partnership | Smart Love HER (Part 2):

"In Part 2 of this Smart Love Sundays panel, the women go deeper. This is where the real tension lives. Can we maintain high standards and still create space for partnership? Are modern women unknowingly pushing marriage away? Or are we simply tired of carrying the emotional load alone? In this continuation of the War on Black Love series, we explore: Why so many successful Black women are choosing to stay single The difference between healthy standards and ego-driven expectations How trauma, independence, and social media narratives shape dating culture What men say they need from women How women can shift from survival mode to partnership mode Using feminine energy to build instead of battle This conversation challenges — but it also heals. Smart Love HER understands: Accountability is power. Self-reflection is growth. And peace is the real flex. If you’re a Black woman between 35–55 navigating dating, healing, or preparing for marriage — this episode will stretch and strengthen you. 🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Share it with a friend who wants healthy Black love. Hosted by: LaDonna Johnson Founder, Smart Love Inc. Guests: Wendy R. Torres Heather Lenore Ruth Muhammad Faatima Muhammad Sharell Abrams Skittles The Nurse Follow Smart Love Inc for more conversations on healing, relationships, wealth-building, and personal growth. #SmartLoveHER #BlackLoveMatters #RelationshipGrowth #MarriageMindset #FeminineWisdom #HealingJourney #WarOnBlackLove If you’d like, I can also: Optimize separate Spotify vs Apple keyword variations Create episode show notes timestamps Write short trailer blurbs for each part Or craft a “replay for Black History Month” framing like you did before You’re building something important with this series. Keep leading the conversation — but keep it solution-focused. That’s what separates Smart Love from noise." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.