Hugh's Travels and Musings

Reflections of an older, mature man, class and sophistication tempered with the primal.

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Facebook: Life w/ Anita https://www.facebook.com/fashionbyanita/photos YouTube: Life w/ Anita https://www.youtube.com/@fashionby_anita

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Twitter: Ellie the Empress https://x.com/empressellievip/media

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"The Black Wife Effect" Wait! This is a thing? I find several YouTube videos about it, articles, and threads in social media. I ask Google, and it gives this AI Overview: The "black wife effect" is a TikTok trend that highlights the positive influence black women are perceived to have on their partners, particularly when those partners are of a different race or ethnicity. It often manifests as an improvement in the partner's style, confidence, and overall presentation after they begin dating or marrying a Black woman. This phenomenon is not universally accepted, with some finding it humorous and others perceiving it as a stereotype or generalization. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:

Focus on Interracial Couples: The trend primarily focuses on interracial relationships where the woman is Black and the man is of another race (often white).

"Glow Up": The "black wife effect" suggests that Black women have a knack for enhancing their partner's appearance and overall presentation, often leading to a noticeable "glow up".

Positive Influence: The trend emphasizes the positive impact Black women can have on their partners, boosting their confidence, style, and cultural awareness.

Before and After Comparisons: Many TikTok videos showcase before-and-after images or videos, contrasting the partner's appearance before and after entering the relationship with a Black woman.

Mixed Reactions: While some find the trend amusing and even flattering, others find it problematic, viewing it as a stereotype or a generalization about Black women's influence.

Beyond Aesthetics: The trend also touches upon the emotional and personal growth that can occur within these relationships, with some highlighting increased confidence and a deeper understanding of oneself.

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Dating. It's new. It's exciting. It feels fresh. Is this for real?

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"I want you."

This is my title to the picture, an attempt to capture the mood of the artwork.

I have no idea where I found this image. Unfortunately, I can't make out the artist's name to give him credit.

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AI generated images.

Good? Bad? "Art" in quotations marks with the dial turned up to a Spinal Tap eleven. It's here to stay

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Make-out: When passion takes over.

Hormones.

You had me at hello.

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Real Talk: Are white men the answer? By Demetria L. Lucas, Essence Magazine, Oct 26/2020

Remember that book I mentioned last Thursday, "Is Marriage for White People?" It was by Ralph Richard Banks, the Black Stanford law professor who suggested Black women stop exclusively dating Black men…

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Etsy: Nude Interracial Couple Wall Art

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Pinterest: Black Women / White Men

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Jerry Maguire: You had me at hello.

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