Why Do You Want a Romantic Relationship? Interview with Dr. Kris Marsh 

Hey Single Roses! I sat down with Sociologist Dr. Kris Marsh, author of The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class. Our conversation centered around destigmatizing singleness in the Black community so that we don't settle for toxic relationships that disturb our peace. Dr. Marsh encourages us to ask ourselves, "Why do you want to be in a romantic relationship?" This thought exercise helps us to determine if we genuinely want a romantic partner or if we are yielding to the pressure to partner in a society that caters to marriage and systematically discriminates against single people. We discussed the barriers to partnership for Black Women and how structural forces (racism) constrain our personal choices when it comes to choosing a suitable partner. Finally, Dr. Marsh advises us on how we can build fulfilling lives as single women by leveraging our non-romantic relationships. There were so many gems in this interview and I really hope you take something valuable away from the conversation!
Please go purchase The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class on Amazon! It is a great read!