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  • The Round Table begins February discussing love languages, the importance of communication and why it's valuable to communicate while emotional, balancing physical touch, and the influence of family in interpersonal relationships.
    Filmed pre-covid
    Men's Round Table, hosted by Brandon Bryant @Wallstreetpaper, features black men of differing ages and relationship status weighing in on everything love and relationships, from dating apps to commitment and marriage.
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  • @ALLICANDOISTRY42
    @ALLICANDOISTRY42 Před 3 lety +1336

    Don’t miss the point people.... Men are openly expressing themselves. We Need more discussions like this. The interchange was rich.

    • @poeticallyaware1
      @poeticallyaware1 Před 3 lety +7

      We shouldn't give them a pass because they opened up. They should have come prepared. To have taken the test and seen what it really was about. They missed the point.

    • @rochellegayden8442
      @rochellegayden8442 Před 3 lety +39

      These same women criticizing will wonder why they dont have closeness in their relationships with their men. Its because their judgment is the distance.

    • @elisapierre-procope9177
      @elisapierre-procope9177 Před 3 lety +15

      @@poeticallyaware1 You missed the point. Reading a book doesn't "introduce" you to love languages. It's JUST A BOOK. It's not about giving anybody a pass. They are expressing their feelings and experiences. The video is mislabeled but that's it.

    • @ALLICANDOISTRY42
      @ALLICANDOISTRY42 Před 3 lety +15

      @@poeticallyaware1 It bridges the gap. As a man, our perspective is totally different. Naming the love languages may have been a miss but expressing themselves through experience is a win in any conversation. We build off that.

    • @ALLICANDOISTRY42
      @ALLICANDOISTRY42 Před 3 lety +6

      @@rochellegayden8442 That was deep. Especially from an emotional connection standpoint. Accepting perspective is a big part of growth

  • @malkiazam
    @malkiazam Před 3 lety +265

    For those saying communication is not a love language: Communication can be translated to “Words of affirmation” he values words. What you say and how he interprets those words is important to him.

    • @rhondawade9229
      @rhondawade9229 Před 3 lety +3

      I absolutely love and applaud you Men so much for this round table!! This is what we need more often!! I have so much respect and admiration for you guys ❤❤💜💜

    • @raecorbin303
      @raecorbin303 Před 2 lety +1

      Okay. I was thinking it could be Quality Time. The attention, time out, reflection etc

    • @kyrareneeLOA
      @kyrareneeLOA Před rokem

      Yes Grace he may be words and one on one quality time. You can have two that stand out.

  • @crumbcakes8921
    @crumbcakes8921 Před 3 lety +507

    I love seeing men being vulnerable amongst one another. This is sexy.

  • @niajai9746
    @niajai9746 Před 3 lety +978

    As a woman, I appreciated listening to this conversation from these mature Black men. HOWEVER, not NAAN of them came prepared talking about communication is a love language 🤦🏽‍♀️😂 they should've ran through the 5 love languages prior to making this video. Communication isn't a love language, it's a necessity.

    • @simonsez1787
      @simonsez1787 Před 3 lety +40

      That’s because most people don’t read the book and the narratives that provide context. I prefer ppl not to assign themselves a primary love language if they haven’t done the reading or quiz 😅. Oftentimes people shoot from the hip on what they think their love language is rather than doing a self investigation on how it is so. I expected all 5 of them to say what a lot of men say and thas “pHyZiCaL tOuCh iZ mAh LuV LaNgUaGe” lol. Instead they came with other good view points. I’m not really sure if The 5 Love Languages really teach others about how to love the other as much as it suggests conditioning of certain kinds of treatment 😕. The jury is still out for me on the usefulness of them.

    • @DarrianBB
      @DarrianBB Před 3 lety +31

      Agreed lol I was like Communication is not a love language

    • @pamelaflynn1129
      @pamelaflynn1129 Před 3 lety +28

      Agreed. Dr. Gary Chapman, creator of the 5 Love Languages, also stated in his book that love languages can change throughout your life. Plus, you can have two primary love languages if the number is tied. The ways I show love are Acts of Service and Gifts. The ways I receive love are Qualit Time and Physical Touch.

    • @smilergal89
      @smilergal89 Před 3 lety +17

      They really should. This wasn’t great to watch for that reason. Poor execution

    • @tywayne3
      @tywayne3 Před 3 lety +43

      @@jayc5756
      The thing I had to learn (and still am) is that you have to treat your wife how SHE wants to be treated. It's a challenge because we grow to think that treating someone how you'd like to be treated is respectful...but it can be conflicting most times. Either way it's not good enough.

  • @letlovereign-
    @letlovereign- Před 3 lety +442

    There are 5 love languages
    Acts of service
    Quality time
    Words of affirmation
    Physical touch
    Receiving gifts

    • @blkyogi999
      @blkyogi999 Před 3 lety +76

      That’s what Gary Chapman thinks... there is more. Signed a marriage/life coach

    • @malikking4291
      @malikking4291 Před 3 lety +8

      says who?

    • @JJ-mx3pd
      @JJ-mx3pd Před 3 lety +16

      @@blkyogi999 can’t the more be roughly categorised under the 5 that Gary gives?

    • @SoAnesu
      @SoAnesu Před 3 lety +6

      @@JJ-mx3pd they can.

    • @blkyogi999
      @blkyogi999 Před 3 lety +20

      @@JJ-mx3pd oh my dear... love languages existed prior to Gary Chapman.. he coined the term but the concept was already in the world. I’m done with this topic.

  • @allisonmanswell201
    @allisonmanswell201 Před 3 lety +469

    If as a woman you find yourself judging this conversation and criticizing their knowledge of the love languages - that could be an indicator of something you need to look into. Learn to listen to our men without judgement or the need to assess them relative to your approach.

  • @dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473

    Why are all these brothers so beautiful, I love to listen to our men talk with substance and be vulnerable

  • @FnIggnent
    @FnIggnent Před 3 lety +205

    Ppl keep saying "communication isn't a love language" but I'm trying to understand who determines what is and isn't a love language for someone? The purpose of a "love language" is a determination of how love resonates with them. I think the 5 love languages are a guide, not a blueprint. Fluidity in a relationship is a necessity, but if that's what I appreciate and need the most it's MY love language. Imo 🤷🏿

    • @tiffanynoe5068
      @tiffanynoe5068 Před 3 lety +18

      Thank you for saying this. Focus on the message not the title of the video. Our Brothas openly expressing themselves about love and love languages. Guess what? I’m actually happier that they haven’t read the book and if they have, they chose to speak on THEIR love languages. Instead of being stuck on what someone else decided that the “5 love languages” are.....let’s listen and hear and pay attention to what our partner needs. Find that out. Seek that out. Let’s not be so strict on ourselves or our people that we think their love language has to be defined in a book written by someone other than self or your partner. Truly, read their book. Their inner book. Your persons inner book. Let’s not limit ourselves and let’s not limit our partner based on someone else’s outline/guide....I pray that when love finds me....I can be open to all of the possibilities of the way my person loves and Vice versa. 🖤

    • @FnIggnent
      @FnIggnent Před 3 lety +4

      @@tiffanynoe5068 Facts. But unfortunately most ppl have a "sheepish" mentality. They can only consume what's PLACED in front of them, very few think outside of the box with any depth. And it's not an insult on their intellect, some ppl are book smart and others are investigators and get their understanding out the mud themselves......
      ..... but everyone is a boss 😒🙄
      But that's another topic for another day lol

    • @tiffanynoe5068
      @tiffanynoe5068 Před 3 lety +7

      Yes. Exactly. As if the man who wrote that book speaks for all humans everywhere. If these brothas are saying XYZ is their love language.....how can anyone argue with that? You can’t. Furthermore, forget that book- hear what the person sitting across from you is saying? Does your understanding or innerstanding only come from what someone else tells you it is???!! As you said, it isn’t a diss on intellect...more of wake up call..a reminder even....use your own mind, think for self, dig deeper, acknowledge that concepts, truths, facts exists outside of what is written and what is already “known”. Don’t let someone feed you everything. Search for your own knowledge and overstanding and innerstanding.

    • @ronisharichards1338
      @ronisharichards1338 Před 3 lety +5

      Words of affirmation is communication. So communication is a love language.

    • @bridgetjones6819
      @bridgetjones6819 Před 3 lety +3

      🙌🙌🙌 You said it... it’s a guide not a Blueprint🙌

  • @dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473

    As a black woman we need to listen more..allow our men to share and express themselves without being so focus on the words “5 love languages” it’s no such thing as 5 love languages..these men are sharing how they feel and expressing their love languages this is a way for us to learn how to compliment our black men Love this platform Thank you for this video I’m listening and learning at 45

    • @Emmy-ru1qt
      @Emmy-ru1qt Před 3 lety +2

      Omg!!!! Would you please say it again!!!! I loved this!

    • @dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473
      @dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473 Před 3 lety +3

      It’s the VULNERABILITY for me!! Speaking straight from their heart and emotions!! They are men and their brains wired differently LOL so they will go off the subject Natural born free stylers and I love it..Keep speaking y’all truth beautiful brothers

  • @LadyPsalmist99
    @LadyPsalmist99 Před 3 lety +227

    The good thing about this is that BLACK MEN ARE TALKING!!!! They should definitely take the love language test though. But I enjoyed it.

  • @kandid898
    @kandid898 Před 3 lety +118

    Ladies don't get lost in the "love languages" listen to "their languages"

  • @hearme4581
    @hearme4581 Před 3 lety +99

    As a black woman I’m here for this!! And to make it even better. A black man with a therapist!! Yes💕

    • @gingersnaps2930
      @gingersnaps2930 Před 3 lety

      I feel you. I was like a black man so self aware that he is seeing a therapist to be a better version of himself?! That's so awesome.

    • @phinolanurse8059
      @phinolanurse8059 Před 3 lety +3

      I hope to get more of this. Women need to hear from men what men want.

  • @mschaieme
    @mschaieme Před rokem +2

    I love a man who is self aware of his short comings . That’s the first step to change . Let’s all keep trying to be better

  • @codylittle7
    @codylittle7 Před 3 lety +319

    I think its interesting how men talking about how they give/understand love is being combated with “its not a love language” just because its not written like that in the 5 love languages book... i love this content btw.. keep the convos coming

    • @tatianadaniel3569
      @tatianadaniel3569 Před 3 lety +5

      SPEAK, SIR!!!

    • @momstinson9005
      @momstinson9005 Před 3 lety +8

      So true, just listen to the content and draw from that. This is why people don't talk... I love you enough to treat you the way you like that is respectful. Back in the day communication and action were love languages. Daddy loved you- he may not have hugged you or other acts of physical touch, but the lights were on. It's just different now...

    • @codylittle7
      @codylittle7 Před 3 lety +7

      @@momstinson9005 exaaaaaactly! they are being disregarded just for the sake of "feeling right"

    • @tiffanynoe5068
      @tiffanynoe5068 Před 3 lety +33

      That is what bothers me most. Instead of appreciating men opening up and hopefully, gaining insight and learning something some want to counter that what they are saying ISNT a love language. If this man says this is how he loves and what he needs...THAT IS HIS LOVE LANGUAGE. Why are people so caught up on a certain author’s description of what he deems love languages are? They are literally saying “Communication is my love language. Laughter is my love language.” Who is anyone else to say “that’s not a love language”. Maybe that isn’t what yt man Chapman said is a love language but can our brothas express themselves without being confined and defined by someone else’s ideas and thoughts of what a love language is.

    • @cbshine
      @cbshine Před 3 lety +1

      Mannnnnnnnnnn

  • @rabeedee1805
    @rabeedee1805 Před 3 lety +174

    See... these types of conversations are Sliver and Gold! Love languages should *NOT* be limited to the 5 we read in the book on "5 love languages". I think these men are talking about how they organically express Love as opposed to which of the 5 love languages they practice. And there's something very important ladies.. It's important that we learn to LISTEN and hear our men. It's not so much important that we didn't hear acts of service or words of affirmation verbatim.. one mentions communication and how honesty & transparency matters in his expression.. and so words of affirmation can't be out of reach. All love languages ARE a necessity just as much as communication is, depending on who's on the receiving end and their own needs. Point is, when you ask your man his love language and he doesn't cite 1 from the 5 we all know... lean in even closer. That's a teaching moment. His interpretation of love language and how HE expresses his love gives you the power to operate from a place of KNOWLEDGE. When you know your man, you understand him better. Then, go ahead and explain to him your own love language(s) out of the 5 and let him know what you expect to receive from him to feel Loved. When we really listen to one another... We learn better how to love one another. Selah

    • @lovelife47ds
      @lovelife47ds Před 3 lety +4

      Facts!!

    • @shannon9849
      @shannon9849 Před 3 lety +8

      This is indeed a great conversation and needed. I get what you’re saying, but communication is not a love language but rather a tool/skill. Love languages in themselves are way of communicating in general. It’s the way you give/receive (communicate) love to one another.

    • @janegachiri2163
      @janegachiri2163 Před 3 lety +9

      Woooooooooooooooh!!! You spoke right into my spirit. At first I was like 'communication' is not a love language y'all. But it hit me, why I'm I limiting myself to the 5 love languages I was told are love languages. I love that each of them expressed how communication is important and I am learning to sit still and just listen. Don't ever make anyone feel that they don't know anything simply because their truth is not your truth.

    • @rabeedee1805
      @rabeedee1805 Před 3 lety +8

      @@janegachiri2163 yes Sis.. you're absolutely right. When people think of words of affirmation as a love language and try to separate that from communication, I'm perplexed. Lots of people know how to effectively communicate in areas of work and in their regular relating but there Are some of those who don't necessarily know how to be vulnerable when communicating especially when emotions are high.. (which was one context explained by a man in this vid)so a person who says they lay emphasis on that kind of communication in expressing their love... It definitely is valid. The 5 love languages are just a guide to identify which ways of expressing affection take priority for each of us. The questions designed in the quizz only factor in those 5 parameters. But what of people who place a greater importance on say spiritual covering through prayer as means of expressing love? Those people who share everything they have with those they love as a way of expressing their love? Children express love in very different ways also. To always want to make people you love laugh (like for one in the vid) is a legit way of expressing love. What happens to all these other forms too? My point is... Over 7 billion people on earth of varying backgrounds, upbringings, languages and we expect that all these people will have only 5 ways of expressing love? Really? Sigh. Whats most important is knowing how the people we love want to be loved and how they express theirs. The rest is just information that can be very useful when applied correctly!! Jus sayin. (All this said in love and respect) Salaam.

    • @janegachiri2163
      @janegachiri2163 Před 3 lety +4

      @@rabeedee1805 this is pure wisdom!!!! Let's not limit people from expressing how they love and would want to be loved. Thank you for sharing.

  • @kylesmith2792
    @kylesmith2792 Před 3 lety +146

    Everybody’s love language is different! The book is written from the writer’s POV. This conversation was genuine and from the heart🙏🏽

    • @joe103060
      @joe103060 Před 3 lety

      Agreed. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    • @brothersoflegacy
      @brothersoflegacy Před 3 lety

      true

    • @culasings5806
      @culasings5806 Před 3 lety +1

      Ase'. Can we just listen and 'be' sometimes without critique or correction? I'm just happy to see some beautiful brothers having an open and fair dialog.

  • @SpiritualLifeCoach43
    @SpiritualLifeCoach43 Před 2 lety +1

    Its awesome to see men communicating. People remember that this is how your woman deserves to be addressed as well, with vulnerability, intellect, respect, calmness and honesty. Thanks for sharing!

  • @6familyfirst
    @6familyfirst Před 3 lety +151

    While most ladies are pointing out how these brothers didn’t deeply discuss or know enough about the love languages, did u gather any understanding from a male POV??? Bro said he believes it’s more than 5. The title may have been like that to reel you in to test u not to judge the title and miss the message. That clearly shows how/why misunderstandings happen and how you don’t understand each other’s “languages” bcuz you speak your language and aren’t PATIENT enuff to teach or break urs down & also don’t study theirs. If you religious, understand each other’s role and how to help each be the best in their own role. Don’t try to fill their role bcuz it isn’t up to par but help them to be better or understand their role as well. Don’t assume ur version of help is best either, learn how to ask “how can I help you” and actually listen, respect and lovingly pursue it.

    • @tatianadaniel3569
      @tatianadaniel3569 Před 3 lety +14

      As a woman, this was my EXACT response to the other women pointing out everything EXCEPT the men's POV. Thank you for your comment.

    • @6familyfirst
      @6familyfirst Před 3 lety +6

      @@tatianadaniel3569 no doubt sis, thank u for acknowledging 🙏🏽

    • @rorydouthard3636
      @rorydouthard3636 Před 3 lety +9

      Concentrating on the wrong things. I knew those weren’t the love languages but was more interested in what they had to say and how they expressed their feelings. Good stuff.

    • @bluewave3417
      @bluewave3417 Před 3 lety +9

      Agree. Because they basically didn't do a book review something is wrong? So-called "Love Languages" are intuitive. As a guy whose been married well over a decade I understood exactly where they were coming from.

    • @honeygal78
      @honeygal78 Před 3 lety +5

      Thank you! They were expressing their feelings, what moves them and helps them to grow to be better. So what if its not the textbook love languages, at least they are talking and sharing. I appreciated this one.

  • @Slehc21
    @Slehc21 Před 3 lety +9

    While communication is not necessarily a love language, it’s an essential human skill that many of us don’t have. It’s not just about open expression but the ability to understand what someone is trying to communicate. This man may be saying he needs his partner to meet him at communicating before crossing the bridge of “love language”. If we can, we need to meet people where they are and find out if we can grow from there.

  • @lisafields929
    @lisafields929 Před 3 lety +115

    Come on women stop focusing on the book “love language.” The fact these men are talking about relationships and their heart interpretation of their love languages. Women open ears heart and mind close mouths. Be blessed and thank you men I hear and will continue to listen.

    • @TheStarisCourtney
      @TheStarisCourtney Před 3 lety +8

      Facts! Being that communication is a #1 barrier of thriving, successful relationships, I personally am SO PROUD that men are starting to realize just how important the subject matter is! ❤️❤️

    • @Memkoh
      @Memkoh Před 3 lety +3

      Absolutely! Very well said.

  • @Tricey.89
    @Tricey.89 Před 3 lety +21

    Love is so subjective that you may notice that hardly any of them talked about the 5 known love languages, but how they give and receive love. There’s no wrong answer - just what comes out of experience and trial and error of past relationships. Men communicate differently than women and that’s probably why they didn’t stick to the subject as much as we was looking forward to

  • @blackcoffee2002
    @blackcoffee2002 Před 3 lety +47

    Men want to communicate just like us!

  • @Ohkeh640
    @Ohkeh640 Před 3 lety +28

    I respect the guy who advised the guy to possibly see a therapist
    Respect!!!

  • @lilfoot1034
    @lilfoot1034 Před 3 lety +1

    The fact that women are on here more worried about them not exactly understanding the 5 love languages than them expressing themselves, admitting their flaws and saying how they want to be loved smdh. Women complain about communication then criticize them when they do it. I appreciated their conversation and letting us in.

  • @dexstar2006
    @dexstar2006 Před 3 lety +76

    This is amazing we need more support system like this for black people

    • @ihama99
      @ihama99 Před 3 lety +2

      Most especially Men

  • @nicolemccray8095
    @nicolemccray8095 Před 3 lety +159

    That man said “chill” at home and take care of of the kids. He’s in for a rude awakening if he thinking being a stay at home parent means you get to “chill” at home with the kids.

    • @321MjC
      @321MjC Před 3 lety +12

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @StrongnBeautiful
      @StrongnBeautiful Před 3 lety +18

      It didn't sit right with me when he said that. Sounds lazy.

    • @leneeseRN
      @leneeseRN Před 3 lety +11

      @@StrongnBeautiful really? Her career kicks off then someone has to stay home with the kids and it’s ok that daddy stays home and nurture the kids. Nothing lazy about instilling values in the kids at home whether mommy or daddy.
      But I hear what you are saying too 😌

    • @bemindful724
      @bemindful724 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah, because his wife will expect him to tend to the kids, the household chores, etc. and THEN do all the other things that men do that women can't or refuse to do. We don't need to list them because we know very well what they are.

    • @chrisharris2367
      @chrisharris2367 Před 3 lety

      100

  • @ashleysterling8572
    @ashleysterling8572 Před 3 lety +6

    To see black kings display a detailed description of transparency and vulnerability is a true attraction . Ladies they’re showing what boaz is. Response show the world the Ruth.
    Excellent 👏🏽
    Hala

  • @tamirajohnelle4700
    @tamirajohnelle4700 Před 2 lety +3

    This was a great discussion. That was cool that they added their individual love languages. Just because the book itself has five doesn’t mean they can’t add to the list. That’s a part of growth.

  • @jarhonda2702
    @jarhonda2702 Před rokem +1

    Real Men having real raw discussion about real issues! Love This!!

  • @kam.kam.
    @kam.kam. Před 3 lety +23

    Sir in the black casual shirt doesn’t have off-putting energy at all!! He seems solid all around from just his look and demeanor. I like all of that. Father/daddy/lover energy.

    • @Dolce305
      @Dolce305 Před 3 lety +1

      is this sarcasm?

    • @kam.kam.
      @kam.kam. Před 3 lety

      @@Dolce305 Not at all.

    • @lotuslife8359
      @lotuslife8359 Před 3 lety

      I agree, I love how he expressed himself. What’s his name? I’ve seen him before but can’t recall his name. Great conversation overall, they didn’t specifically name the 5 LLs but everything they discussed and described fell under them and I think that’s the take away IMO.

  • @selacunningham6133
    @selacunningham6133 Před 3 lety +235

    This was enjoyable to watch. Suggestion...maybe everyone should have taken the love language test. It's interesting to find that your LL may NOT be what you think. I find that the most interesting thing about it is it's also how you interpret love as well as how you express love.

    • @omg703
      @omg703 Před 3 lety +10

      Or more so how you receive love. A love language shows *how you like to be loved* and someone elses love language is how they want you to *show love to them* .

    • @denia1209
      @denia1209 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jayc5756 you can Google it or buy the book. The book gives greater insight than just taking the test

    • @ladybenin.2762
      @ladybenin.2762 Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah, most people typically give love how they want to receive love.. every time I’ve taken the LL Quiz, mine is consistent lol. Quality time & Words of Affirmation being my top two and Physical touch is least (I hate being touched)

  • @CeeceeH1819
    @CeeceeH1819 Před 3 lety +10

    I love the way Timon showed how he checked his woman. Very masculine and respectfully done.

  • @elizabethjordan5755
    @elizabethjordan5755 Před 3 lety +18

    Timon tickled me with the cat analogy! You can show me affection, but after a short while - bam! Get back cause you're smothering me. I need my space!😑😑😑😑😑

    • @ayanomar1408
      @ayanomar1408 Před 3 lety

      Lol Same here!

    • @leticiagraham86
      @leticiagraham86 Před 3 lety

      I laughed so hard when he said that because this is me too. I even have a cat tattoo.

  • @queadenorah
    @queadenorah Před 3 lety +109

    Lol ...this video is the prime example of how miscommunication occurs. None of the 5 love languages was discussed.
    I will say that the key part of learning someone ELSE’S love language is to figure out how to meet THEIR needs. Most time people have disagreements when they force their partner to conform to their own language. Everyone receives and gives love differently and it’s out job in relationships to adjust to meet the needs of our loved ones.
    Can’t wait to watch more episodes :)

    • @thetitostream
      @thetitostream Před 3 lety +12

      They talking about how they prefer to be loved. Not the book

    • @omg703
      @omg703 Před 3 lety +4

      Exactly! Many people have become selfish by concentrated on the things *they want* , or *how they feel you should be* , or *what they believe* when it comes to relationships - which is why many relationships fail before they can even get started. I believe the key to relationships (besides communication) is COMPROMISE - at least if you care about them - and learning what makes the other person who they are today.

    • @sharitastinson109
      @sharitastinson109 Před 3 lety

      Wait....how about they just threw out random things

    • @blkyogi999
      @blkyogi999 Před 3 lety +23

      Oh wow... I’m a Therapist and I approve their conversation and all of the love languages/ channels they explored ... we are too fixated on Gary Chapman and HIS five love languages but don’t be deceived because there’s more.

    • @sharitastinson109
      @sharitastinson109 Před 3 lety +7

      @@blkyogi999 As a non therapist and empathetic woman it's moreso the title that ppl may get hung up on. The grander scheme of their conversation was about their non negotiables in love. And maybe we can invite Chapman's construct of love languages to the convo as well.

  • @AS-ue9kg
    @AS-ue9kg Před rokem +1

    This was good hearing men speak up. Stop criticizing them for not using the terms you wanted to hear! This was a great place to get insight on how our men feel and what is important to them!
    1.communication is important
    2. Respect
    3. They want to be providers
    3. They like privacy
    4.They like things in moderation
    5.They want to be understood

  • @janellamurphy5665
    @janellamurphy5665 Před rokem +2

    I LOVE THIS MEN'S ROUNDTABLE PODCAST❤ EXCELLENT JOB KINGS..

  • @onika33family88
    @onika33family88 Před 3 lety +3

    This is so refreshing to hear you men speak because we need our strong men but it’s also ok to be vulnerable. This makes me know there’s hope since most of you men love language is communication, our men have been afraid to speak out . In some homes or society make them believe it was a sign of weakness but it’s actually a sign of strength.

    • @DeeDaKang1
      @DeeDaKang1 Před 2 měsíci

      This is why men are dying 😪 most men are loners & only have their wives as best friends, because we've been wounded by men [ usually our fathers] and we don't trust other men.

  • @Mirror_My_Ambition
    @Mirror_My_Ambition Před 3 lety +83

    Communication is not a love language it's a necessity and the foundation of all relationships. Yes, there are several love languages in addition to the five. The five are a starting point.
    It would've been nice if all of them had knowledge of the 5 LL.

    • @chaosswa-ee-ty5911
      @chaosswa-ee-ty5911 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kkjannah lord have mercy on you...

    • @Tricey.89
      @Tricey.89 Před 3 lety +1

      @@kkjannah I agree - that was just his way of describing it

    • @justlikecarbon
      @justlikecarbon Před 3 lety +6

      @@kkjannah I have to disagree with some of what you said. Words of affirmation is a type of communication and a love language, not the other way around. I do agree that knowing how to communicate with your partner so they feel loved is essential, but words of affirmation is distinct and specific. Everyone needs good communication for their relationship to thrive and not just survive. But not everyone needs their partner to compliment them to feel loved. That's not to say that chronic negative talk to and about your partner is not damaging

    • @mshayden6285
      @mshayden6285 Před 3 lety +7

      I agree - The guys definitely should've read up on the basic love languages before sitting down to have this discussion.

    • @lauraine2001
      @lauraine2001 Před 3 lety

      👏👏👏👏

  • @Shayvideos1
    @Shayvideos1 Před 3 lety +3

    So proud of these men..esp the lighter skin guy addressing his anger and knowing that it needed a lot of work and help.

  • @dannierichie5084
    @dannierichie5084 Před 3 lety +75

    This is great content I love the way everyone listened to each other

    • @tatianadaniel3569
      @tatianadaniel3569 Před 3 lety +2

      And related and laughed😌

    • @Emmy-ru1qt
      @Emmy-ru1qt Před 3 lety +3

      I totally agree. I’m not sure why there are so many negative comments. Personally I would love love love for my husband to have a circle of friends like these guys. I wonder how many of the nay sayers are actually in a relationship?

    • @fredyvergara7597
      @fredyvergara7597 Před 2 lety

      Hello Dannie greething from panama

  • @melg6366
    @melg6366 Před 3 lety +29

    I truly commend these fellas for their honesty and transparency, love it! More men need to talk!

  • @bluewave3417
    @bluewave3417 Před 3 lety +8

    Salute to these guys for a really good in-depth conversation. It's unfortunate that some people will get hung up on word semantics. I've been married to wife well over a decade. And I've never read Gary Chapman's book. I don't need him to tell me about love languages. I need to listen to and observe my wife and let her tell me HER love languages. And then act accordingly.
    I also need to have enough self awareness to know my own. And then I need the proper communication skill to express it to her. Some of you care more about the theory (Chapman's specific 5) than listening to men express reality. If that's the case why even watch this video? Go watch a video of Gary Chapman talking about his book.

  • @nextgenfatherhood7757
    @nextgenfatherhood7757 Před 2 lety

    Our young black youth need us now more then ever, all it takes is mentors like us to make a difference

  • @daniellemclaughlin5940
    @daniellemclaughlin5940 Před 3 lety +6

    I appreciate the conversation and thought it was cute that they weren't prepared and created their own. I asked my husband what would he consider his love languages outside of the 5... on another note, I appreciate the brother to the right of the screen in the red shirt because he knew what all the 5 languages were but didn't feel he needed to correct them. That takes wisdom ...to understand you can still reach the objective without being particular about the content

  • @msangbro
    @msangbro Před 3 lety +9

    It’s refreshing to see men have open and vulnerable conversations like these. Love this series!

  • @That_one-AMBIVERT
    @That_one-AMBIVERT Před 3 lety +1

    Communication is not a love language. Communication is necessary for a relationship to work. Love language is different for everyone but very important to know about each other.
    But good for you for opening up.

  • @luvmecurlznall
    @luvmecurlznall Před 3 lety +29

    I don’t know if this was about love languages but I did like where it was going & could be expanded upon. How their journey in emotional healing & gaining emotional intelligence is allowing them to develop more meaningful relationships & the importance of it. This was a fresh outlook, we don’t get to hear men talk about emotions often. It would be awesome to see a spin off series on this topic with different men.

  • @shamikebethea8129
    @shamikebethea8129 Před 3 lety +15

    I appreciated listening. Thank you all for being open.

  • @sherrieavis9423
    @sherrieavis9423 Před 3 lety +8

    I just appreciate these brothers having a healthy and honest dialogue that fosters positive relations. It’s wonderful to hear brothers dive deep into their emotions and thoughts in a safe space. Love it. 🥰

  • @shannon9849
    @shannon9849 Před 3 lety +87

    Came to the comments to post about how they aren’t really discussing love languages, but I see everyone already has that covered! Lol

    • @taciascott
      @taciascott Před 3 lety +2

      Me too! This makes the title misleading

    • @ALLICANDOISTRY42
      @ALLICANDOISTRY42 Před 3 lety +5

      As a man, I will defend... the title is jacked up lol but the content is rich nonetheless.

    • @shannon9849
      @shannon9849 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ALLICANDOISTRY42 I definitely agree it’s a good conversation. I just wish they would have either labeled the discussion differently or had them actually talk about their love languages.

    • @ALLICANDOISTRY42
      @ALLICANDOISTRY42 Před 3 lety +2

      @@shannon9849 I’m with the Fellas in this Vid. I definitely had to Google what the Languages were too lol. Baby steps lol

    • @Cherrybaby12
      @Cherrybaby12 Před 3 lety

      Me too!!! Still happy they are Talking

  • @lynnlewis8443
    @lynnlewis8443 Před 3 lety +9

    Self evaluation and development is a good practice.

  • @britneyjenaymckinney2463
    @britneyjenaymckinney2463 Před 3 lety +7

    Loved hearing nature black men speak openly. ❣️ thank you

  • @dr.sheilawitherspoon1667
    @dr.sheilawitherspoon1667 Před 3 lety +3

    This is GOLD!! Men communicate love like MEN!

  • @msrobin6243
    @msrobin6243 Před 3 lety +9

    I never knew men could actually sit down shed their tough exterior to talk. Men usually internalize their feelings, this is so applauding, gives me hope of finding a genuine partner one day.

    • @phinolanurse8059
      @phinolanurse8059 Před 3 lety +2

      But we need to hear from more men and not be judgmental.

  • @katrinap3969
    @katrinap3969 Před 3 lety

    These comments have me rolling! It is nice to see black men being vulnerable and sharing their thoughts. Of course, when you are sharing your truth, there is no wrong answer. We are most often used to hosts/moderators leading the dialogue differently than we see here so I understand where people are coming from. We click on the video because we want to hear their perspectives on the topic being mentioned but the conversations get off track and the questions are not always understood by the guests.

  • @celestem.sharper-BBnBaB
    @celestem.sharper-BBnBaB Před 3 lety +21

    LOVE seeing the authenticity, transparency n vulnerability show up in this discussion, Fellahs! We need more of this! #KEEPgoing -BBnBaB

  • @bibi6978
    @bibi6978 Před 3 lety +17

    I enjoyed watching the show, it was insightful and educational as well. The round table is a good please to see African American men express themselves especially in the culture we have today. Where women and men are giving up on love and finding situationships to settle into. Thank you for your service.

  • @thesoutheastprincess
    @thesoutheastprincess Před 3 lety +2

    I wish more men around the world would have conversations like this. This is truly beautiful ☺️

  • @jenellegriles7731
    @jenellegriles7731 Před 3 lety +10

    Loved listening to these guys. It's good to hear intelligent, mature, fellas speak about their feelings in a open, honest and vulnerable way. Great job

  • @jmladygodsgrace2788
    @jmladygodsgrace2788 Před 3 lety +7

    I can so relate to having rough edges and strict boundaries and regard for privacy and restrictions on personal sharing. I hate to have something I shared personally mentioned to someone else,, unless I initiate it.

  • @sis2sisletschat
    @sis2sisletschat Před 3 lety +1

    Yes communication is important. It's essential

  • @mamashod6810
    @mamashod6810 Před 3 lety +4

    I must say that this is a Very Much needed conversation to have among Men. This is something US as Black Women wanted to see from Our Black Men. I Commend y'all. Please continue😪mamashod💔

  • @shondacharles6792
    @shondacharles6792 Před 3 lety +6

    It’s a beautiful thing to see these mature men sitting around the table willing to have this discussion. I definitely appreciate the insight!

  • @sheryalmetro797
    @sheryalmetro797 Před 3 lety

    Laughter is such a beautiful characteristics of quality time. That correction is love driving the impact of allowing others to understand the value. It speaks to the operative in quality time. The value is still available even though the conversation has ended. My love language is quality time above everything. I have all of them and can do without them, with the exception of quality time.
    Gifts is on the bottom. It's hysterical when I sit through times that people don't understand. My second would be acts of service, touch is third, and fourth would be words of affirmation.

  • @msb5641
    @msb5641 Před 2 měsíci

    There is no safer place for a man than to know that he can be vulnerable with the one he has chosen to share life with. You have to teach a person how to love you, date data in the beginning, to get it on the backend robs that one of the decisions that could have been made from the start. Communication is key in all things but to know how to communicate and timing is everything. Don’t always seek to be understood more than you are willing to seek first to understand, too many have let go because of assumptions then realize their mistakes.

  • @theamp1986
    @theamp1986 Před 3 lety +3

    I appreciate the honest conversations that we may still need to learn our own love languages to communicate with our significant other.

  • @imahryeought1
    @imahryeought1 Před 3 lety +9

    I loved this. We need more of this. Plus can I say they fine too. Mental wellness looks great on black men 💕💕💕🙏🏽✨

  • @k.lee28
    @k.lee28 Před 3 lety +12

    *Love Languages* are great but there has to be *Reciprocation* to meet each other's language. Also, these love languages can be easliy *influenced or manipulated* be mature and wise in how you implement them in your Marriage or Relationship.

  • @LifeisAisha
    @LifeisAisha Před 3 lety +8

    I'm with Timon, laughter is a great love language as it eases the pathway to communication. Mature laughter though..not the evasive "let's laugh to graze over real and deep conversations" kinda deal.

  • @ReginaGg
    @ReginaGg Před rokem

    Timon is SO handsome and his mind and spirit is JUST as attractive! Love his energy and internal growth and principles yes lawd lol 😍🤌🏽❤️✨ Love this open dialogue of Black men on a healing path in their relationships and with themselves! 🙏🏽🌞

  • @Michelesaid...
    @Michelesaid... Před 3 lety +44

    Why people trying to box then into their feelings? Be happy to even see our black men expressing themselves. People want to still critique while they are opening up... smh

  • @FlipStar26
    @FlipStar26 Před 2 lety

    Communication sounds so simple … but I can easily confess that it’s been one of my Achilles Heels in my relationship

  • @dw6317
    @dw6317 Před 3 lety

    I can see how and agree that communication is a love language. So much success, progress & reward can come from proper-efficient communication.

  • @ladyb4Christ1
    @ladyb4Christ1 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes! Therapy! Healing! Emotions! ❤️❤️❤️ I love it!

  • @carlettagoodrich-mann1377

    This love conversation is needed. Black love matters. Fitness starts with effective communications.

  • @jr9941
    @jr9941 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent job gents! Shout out to the last gent for suggesting seeing a therapist for getting to the root of the other guys dilemma that he has had in relationships. It's so helpful to talk to someone who can provide professional help!

  • @tatianadaniel3569
    @tatianadaniel3569 Před 3 lety +2

    Ladies... of course communication is the foundation. Of course it is essential to the health of a relationship. As women, we have to learn to listen and listen to learn. REALLY LISTEN. The men were basically saying, communication (quality time) is the way they love. As a woman, I think they were ultimately detailing how being given the emotional safe space to express themselves verbally to their significant other and give that in return is how they love. At least that's what I got from the convo.

  • @kaneishahicks4151
    @kaneishahicks4151 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed listening to grown men discuss love openly.

  • @carlas5413
    @carlas5413 Před 3 lety

    That monster is real and definitely affected my relationship & I still suffer with the aftermath of that untamed monster. Thank you for the real talk men. Much appreciated.

  • @coexistingwithibs
    @coexistingwithibs Před 3 lety +13

    Great convo. Thanks for sharing!

  • @inhumanjoey310
    @inhumanjoey310 Před 2 měsíci

    13:36, we always say don't cry in front of your woman. When my cousin got killed.. When my aunty and his pops got the news. I heard it. I cried. And Daughters mother hugged me, looked at me, stepped back, and she said it looked like a demon came out of me. Scared the shit out of her. We need this. Thank you OGs. The lil homies are paying attention.

  • @eleanorcohen1146
    @eleanorcohen1146 Před 3 lety +1

    This is good, I'm loving this, need more Black men round table.

  • @linnetmbotto7212
    @linnetmbotto7212 Před 3 lety +6

    You can't give any love without Communication. People who have problems with any form of communication can not fully express love to someone else

  • @allison-kayruddock3855
    @allison-kayruddock3855 Před 3 lety +1

    I love to see this! Black men speaking openly for us to LISTEN and better understand

  • @bobvita529
    @bobvita529 Před rokem +1

    Yall it would have taken less than five minutes for everyone to learn the 5 languages of love. Aside from that this was a great exchange. I would love to see more of these type of videos.

    • @marie2511
      @marie2511 Před rokem

      That part! Give them the definitions at a MINIMUM. Otherwise, they aren't truly discussing the love languages and how they come into play in their relationships. This was a miss on the part of production for me. 🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @oscarparks9383
    @oscarparks9383 Před 3 lety +3

    I felt like I was sitting at that table!! Great job, brothers!!

  • @KJOURNEY
    @KJOURNEY Před 3 lety

    Thoroughly enjoyed this convo ... Black men being organic

  • @sunnygibbs925
    @sunnygibbs925 Před 3 lety

    The 5 Love Languages are:
    *physical touch
    *verbal affirmation
    *gifts
    *acts of service
    *quality time
    I agree they should’ve reviewed those if this was the main discussion topic, but I think I understood what they meant. I still appreciate hearing an organized open & honest talk from young black men. It’s refreshing! Kudos to these guys. They all did a great job 👍🏽! I’m looking forward to the next episode.

  • @joe103060
    @joe103060 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoyed this honest communication. I care not about the book's author's point of view. I love the vulnerability, genuine, truth spoken here. Sending love and good vibes keep talking my brothers. Yeeeessss. I'm here for it.

  • @maryterrell9701
    @maryterrell9701 Před 3 lety

    Need more conversation from brothers like this.Not bash women and call each other beta and simps.Thank u guys

  • @AB-lb3go
    @AB-lb3go Před 3 lety +1

    This is from these black men’s perspectives so I appreciate their viewpoints.

  • @bellelareign1267
    @bellelareign1267 Před 3 lety +1

    I don’t have a clue why this showed up in my algorithm, I haven’t watched anything similar to this at all. But I am grateful for this, I love hearing from emotionally mature men. Prep time, my husband is on his way.

  • @reighna_
    @reighna_ Před 3 lety +19

    I related with Will, this was interesting to watch. My husband of 11 years now wants a divorce. He's military background and didn't have a great relationship with his mother. I'm praying for his healing in that area.

    • @baritunde
      @baritunde Před 3 lety +3

      Be blessed as you deal with this challenging life circumstance. Love yourself first.

    • @reighna_
      @reighna_ Před 3 lety +1

      @@baritunde thank you

    • @beautifullybroken1510
      @beautifullybroken1510 Před 3 lety +3

      I am sorry to hear about your current situation. I would suggest you encourage your husband to see a therapist, the unresolved issues with his mother may be the root cause of your current situation.

    • @reighna_
      @reighna_ Před 3 lety +2

      @@beautifullybroken1510 I appreciate your encouragement 🙏🏾

    • @ayabongasimelane8534
      @ayabongasimelane8534 Před 3 lety +2

      Okay but how are you🥺. I wanna hug you.

  • @shanteharris3245
    @shanteharris3245 Před 3 lety

    I love this entire dialogue with the Black man. It’s apparent that “communication” is the key component that black men value. This panel is diverse from married-single-in a relationship and they all share the same concern. Lesson from this is for woman to truly listen (without judging or waiting to respond) and value their men’s shares. Speak out of love and from a gentle spirit...

  • @lavonwalker3859
    @lavonwalker3859 Před 3 lety

    This is a wonderful thing men are opening up

  • @5Min4Men
    @5Min4Men Před rokem

    We definitely need more of these conversations, especially among men. It's our most comfortable space.

  • @marilynrodriguez9531
    @marilynrodriguez9531 Před 3 lety

    I appreciate listening to the male perspective.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @lashonbailey6909
    @lashonbailey6909 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful panel. It’s good to hear the black man communicate and be vulnerable. Our men are raised to not show emotion and the lack of seeing love results in the lack of not knowing how to love. Matured and honest conversation!🥰

  • @missparka26
    @missparka26 Před 3 lety +2

    *Physical touch
    Quality time is definitely my love language and I wholeheartedly agree about talking to people and they are texting. It's kinda rude. These phones have destroyed us.

  • @carmenallen5845
    @carmenallen5845 Před 3 lety +3

    This was beautiful. Thank you all!!! ❤️🌻