African‐American Women and the Male‐Female Relationship Dilemma: A Counseling Perspective

This article focuses on the historical origin of the African‐American male‐female relationship dilemma and contemporary forces that have an impact on opportunities for intimacy and marriage among African‐American women. Specifically, loss, communication, and stereotypes are examined as counseling issues that are relevant to African‐American women in relationships. Implications for counseling and research are also discussed.