272. How to Win the Dating Game with Anwar

[@theamberturner]

I love Anwar ❤ Not only is he just extremely hilarious, but he is so insightful with incredible depth.

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

@@theamberturner absolutely!

[@Passion84GodAlways]

You 👏🏾 had 👏🏾 me 👏🏾 at 👏🏾 COACH 👏🏾 ANWAR!!!! 💎

[@jiro6533]

I stayed in tonight bc my date from an app and also a friend cancelled on me. I was bummed, but I am so glad right now, bc I might wouldn't have found this gem! I started dating again and this was so incredibly helpful, thank you both sooo much🥰

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

@@jiro6533 so glad it was helpful! Hope you have a fun night out soon 🤎

[@becomingdrwynter]

I always see clips of the Balanced Black Girl podcast on TikTok, but this was my first time watching on KZbin. This conversation felt like a realistic take on dating in 2025 that I plan to apply to my own life and share with friends. Great job 👏🏾

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

@@becomingdrwynter 🤎🤎🤎

[@NishNicole5190]

I can’t say this enough! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU for posting this conversation 🙏🏾. As a 35yo Black woman currently tip toeing back into dating after years of being intentionally single, Anwar is a true gem and a soothing voice of truth of today’s modern dating scene. I gathered a lot of valuable information in this interview and I can’t wait to use these tips when I get out there. My biggest struggle is dating outside of black men.

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

so glad this episode was helpful! sending you so much love as you put yourself back out there

[@NishNicole5190]

@ Thank you! Sending love your way too! I am officially subscribed ❤️

[@dimegotdough]

A DUO WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED!!! YAY

[@melaninandaura9713]

Wow. This is my first time stumbling upon your channel and…. your voice. Your voice is so inviting. It’s like a warm hug, your voice. I find I’m looking forward until it’s your turn to speak. I’ve been loving Anwar for a while now but girl. Your voice led me to subscribe to you. ❤

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@titiwashable]

@16:55 Not I'm in my narcissistic era! Ha! Love Anwar and Les- wishing more growth and opportunities for both!

[@user-bn5mw5op6u]

Anwar, yayyyy!!!!🎉🎉

[@Markclark-od7kw]

Diversify your LOVE ❤❤❤Portfolio. Ok, I can relate. Thanks 😊 🙏.

[@alishak4061]

This went by so fast! Great content.

[@rozjewels]

Thanks for the review. The author will be in my city this week.

[@nicholarichards4803]

This was such a good conversation, especially for black women. Thank you

[@BasedAttraction]

Soo many gems were dropped! Thank you both (:

[@CLTRUnfiltered]

Loving this crossover episode!

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

@@CLTRUnfiltered thank you!

[@inspiringreadings6321]

U did a great job listening. I love anwar

[@WhenSaraiSpeaksUListen]

First time finding you and this episode was amazing

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@desiree.s]

Took copious notes! Loved it all!!! Thank you both. 💛✨

[@a.b.6015]

My fav episode of yours so far and I’ve been watching you for years!!

[@The_RichWife]

Great show per usual!

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

@@The_RichWife thank you!

[@Tangiereen]

He is GOOD!

[@zoe_beaute_1804]

I love me some Anwar hunny!

[@JasminePorter-l2e]

Loved him being on your show!

[@NishaBoddie]

I love him and his gentle tone in telling us You can't get the man you pictured in your head ... he isn't real . lol .

[@cocoslipsmackingcupcakes9456]

Love him!

[@nyladavid8059]

loveeeeedddd this!

[@Markclark-od7kw]

Hey Les, another Great 👍 video. Both you and your guest were awesome 👌.

[@marsheiadivine]

This was ammmmmazzzzing!! ❤❤❤ Love you and this!

[@donderville]

Wow! So the guy I broke up with recently is in the 1%. 6’, 6-figure income, and grad degree. And he still wasn’t right for me and didn’t embody the things I NEED in a relationship. Good thing those “qualities” weren’t even on my wants list.

[@Intentionaltia]

14:42 Whew @lack of vulnerability in African and Caribbean households.

[@Tangiereen]

Love the statistics

[@Eli-pu9pb]

What do you think about dating people with kids?

[@Intentionaltia]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@janaj9798]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aleetimes3]

I made a mistake by not asking about politics in my dating process with a white man and it will never make that mistake again

[@Intentionaltia]

😩😂

[@NamasteInYourLane]

I want him to go a little deeper into being vulnerable. I think some women can be too vulnerable with men and will tell them their deepest traumas. I personally do not believe women or men should tell who they're with that they've experienced SA or DV. Many people, especially men, will lose respect for you and/or use your trauma as a weapon of manipulation against you. This isnt always the case but its best to keep those conversations between you, God, and your therapist. I just dont think people need to know everything about you.

[@CambieSweets]

I understand where you’re coming from but vulnerability isn’t just about negative bad experiences. We must be careful not to trauma dump. Who are you outside your trauma? Who are you when no one else is around? What are the parts of yourself or your thoughts that might be creative or imaginative but you don’t show because you’re afraid people might think you’re weird? Vulnerability is also about being yourself unapologetically and feeling safe enough to share those parts of yourself with someone.

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

@@NamasteInYourLane I hear you! In one episode there’s only so much we can cover, but he does have a lot of great content on his platforms going deeper into things. I also really love what @cambiesweets added as well

[@NamasteInYourLane]

​@@CambieSweets I agree. I just want women to understand the difference. Trauma bonding is common and acceptable among women and we tend to think men relate to other people the same way women do and they don't. Your explanation of being vulnerable is more healthy.

[@NamasteInYourLane]

​@@BalancedBlackGirlyes I follow Anwar on KZbin and he is great. I watch his content all the time.

[@kim34xyz567]

There are more WM who voted for Kamala than BM due to the millions more WM in 🇺🇸 41% of WM Calculate the millions of WM in America. If you cant do the math stay with BM.

[@sunshine21xo]

loved the episode, as usual!! LOVE Anwar downnnn on IG and follow his tips often. Thanks for bringing up the political climate question. Even though I live in a blue state I am shocked at the amount of "conservative" men I see on apps. So glad to hear Anwar confirm what I was already suspecting and that I wasn't just overthinking/assuming! LOL 😂 Thanks for being you, Les! 🫶🏽

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🙌🏾

[@iamwonderfullymade]

Love him!!!