Shirley & Benita

New York, NY and Jersey City, NJ

Shirley, 42, sexologist, CEO of My Sistahz Keeper Association

Shirley and Benita, a.k.a. BJ, are only six months into their new relationship—yet their chemistry and professional drive make them a force to be reckoned with. The two met at an erotic poetry event, and there was an instant attraction. Shirley says, “BJ took my breath away when I first saw her. She continues to leave me breathless.” Their careers keep them busy, but they make time for each other, and special getaways are a priority. Encouraging one another’s professional achievements is paramount. “I’ve watched and encouraged her goals to become a business owner, further her education and empower others,” says Shirley of BJ. “I love that she not only wants me to be successful but she has her own dreams.” Despite their separate careers, the two are strongly united as a team. “Even though it’s only been a few months of bliss and hardcore reality, we are still determined and dedicated in making our story the life of ‘happy still, ever after,’” says BJ.