From Casual Dating to Living Together | Dear Black Love | Refinery29

These New York natives connected over the Memorial Day long weekend in 2021. Both adamant that they didn’t want (or were ready for) anything serious they were both shocked when they fell in love. Now located in Houston, TX they share a dog, Ziggy, and have big plans for their future.
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[@Adeleef]

I love the way he looks straight in her eyes when he soaked to her. He speaks to her Soul💕💕💕 Beautiful🦋🦋

[@investedfemelle7564]

🥹 loved this. Nothing rushed, just organically falls into place❤ Wishing you guys a lifetime love

[@divalicious1616]

Cheers to black love!

[@monasonrisa6754]

Dear Black Love, keep on prevailing. This was so sweet. I can see how supportive you are of each other. Ariel seemed a little nervous but the strength of y’all togetherness pushed through. I love love love how they were able to express their love so fluently. I’m rooting for y’all superstars 🤩

[@jomoland]

Beautiful relationship❤️ May you both enjoy many blessed years ahead!

[@Rocioslane]

Damn, this couple is beautiful! The love is clearly present between these two too. Wishing them continued success in this life and love journey together! 🙏🏼♥️

[@PriyankaSharma-lw4kh]

OMG.I love these two love stories..They both look so good with each other and they talk and react with each other ❤

[@sharonerose7739]

You guys look so great together. A match made in heaven. Looking elegant and beautiful Ariel. Wishing you both all the best in your future endeavors.

[@zienishabailey937]

OMG… this is beautiful. I enjoyed watching this love story. Wishing you both much love and prosperity.

[@1CristylJ]

what ever happened to that man's prior relationship... it was glazed over

[@Diabay]

Situationship turned relationship that deserves our praise lol chileeeee

[@brittneymiller2311]

🙄

[@MsAmara4]

Sounds like they started a relationship even though he was in a relationship. Maybe it wasn't physical cheating but it seems there was some emotional cheating.

[@nikkicole54321]

And him talking about sneaky link and being inside. 🥴

[@qwaciangregory9048]

He did mention the reason they didn’t want to get into anything serious is because he had jus got OUT of a long term relationship, there’d be no reason to dwell on that relationship. Amazing how ppl turn something so positive into a negative

[@Christy-he6ry]

Love it , thanks for sharing🙂

[@greyonyx08]

I'm happy for them.

[@barbarablackwoodbruin5556]

AWWW SO BEAUTIFUL 😍 NUFF BLESSING 🙌 💕

[@ImJustAmberE]

Love these videos ❤❤❤❤

[@omelatanuki]

I don't know these people, but they giving nice vibes also girl is like father who doesn't want cat/dog/bird and then spends all his time with it - hope their family will be happy (even if they won't decide to make one)

[@Victoriapaige90]

Beautiful ❤️

[@worthigirl2946]

They are in love and have a dog!! I already know they are cool!! Go9d luck cute couple!!🌸🌸💕

[@kiarawilson6995]

I love this ❤

[@Christy-he6ry]

First to watch n comment !!!❤️❤️❤️

[@madhusmagic808]

Great venture to embark with ....❤❤

[@artur.j.r]

Real & raw

[@QueenofWheels]

They so cute

[@MizzSweetTe]

Intentional man‼️

[@patricegrows]

🌹🌹🌹

[@laurabittner8828]

What a beautiful and mature couple

[@kellykell8439]

I want both of them to succeed in their relationship but it's too many things that are red flags though. First, it sounds like he was with another person while talking to her at the beginning. The other person could've found out and dumped him. Secondly, why would she move in with this guy and she hasn't even been proposed to yet. She should have allowed him to give her a ring before making a move like that. Hopefully it works out for the better, but it should've been a different couple shown as an example of black love

[@iamana6295]

Praying to find my person 🙏🏽

[@BigCrossVita]

I'm invested 🤗 I'm coming to the wedding

[@daphnebianca]

WOW! I love black love 🥹🤎

[@marikoferrell3275]

I have been having difficulties with my marriage for sometimes now but with the help of this Sorceress, I have been able to put my marriage back together.

[@marikoferrell3275]

@Casey Muller Well, I met this woman online and she helped me out and I can tell you she is very good at what she does. Her name is Luana Kae Branigan. You can look her up if you wish.

[@heavenmclaurin__]

Interesting In a serious relationship ❤️❤️ my name is Heaven Mclaurin I'm from San Francisco California

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Be safe and happy as you Manifest your experience.

[@selfconceited29]

Are they still together ?

[@UCeddWhat]

How old are these two?

[@Maria-kg1nh]

Marriage should be a priority before moving in together. God's Love and Blessings 🙌 ✝️ 💜.

[@ityou5874]

🤔

[@iamana6295]

😩😩😩😩 lord I see what you doing for others

[@bbygrlpt2]

Cool! Can you do a white, hispanic asian etc version of this

[@MsStarbright84]

Maybe next month okay 😊

[@MsAmara4]

This is so disingenuous!

[@helemundo]

there’s enough white love on tv, in movies, etc

[@melissagaelleaudibert863]

They won't because black families are in real trouble in the united states so they're trying to inspire young blacks how to live well together They're showing the young that a caring, loving relationship is possible

[@ddoubleu170]

@melissagaelleaudibert863 - that is not the reason. 😩😮‍💨☝🏾