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Why Black Men Are Opting Out of Marriage in 2025

Why Black Men Are Opting Out of Marriage in 2025

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In this episode of F’ Yo Feelin’, host Marcus “Truth Teller” James, engages listeners in a candid discussion about the growing trend of Black men opting not to marry. The show explores various factors contributing to this trend, including increased financial pressures related to marriage and the potential fallout from divorce. Marcus also highlights the shift in the modern dating culture and its exhausting demands for perfection, which often make men feel alienated and hinder genuine connections. The profusion of trauma and trust issues stemming from the lack of positive marital role models in many Black men's lives also factors into the discourse. The episode wraps up by affirming that Black men are not renouncing love but are instead defining it on their terms. It emphasizes the need for conversations on making marriage feel safe, secure, and sacred for Black men.

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