Black Dating: Mindset Matters: Staying Positive in the Digital Dating Game
Rahul approached online dating with a heavy dose of skepticism. After a few lukewarm chats and one awkward meetup, he was ready to declare, “Dating apps just do not work for me.” Sensing his frustration, his older sister who had met her fiancé online gave him a challenge: for one month, ban negative self talk
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After a long day, Sam would slump onto the couch and start swiping not out of excitement, but out of habit. What started as a hopeful search for a partner had turned into a numbing nightly routine. Dozens of faces, endless small talk, and yet nothing to show for it. Eventually, Sam hit a wall.
Read MoreBlack Dating: From Match to Meeting: Nailing the Transition
Tariq had plenty of matches and great text conversations, but somehow things never moved beyond the screen. Weeks would pass chatting with a match until the energy fizzled out. Frustrated, he realised he was getting stuck in an endless pen pal zone. Determined to change, Tariq made a new rule: after a few days of
Read MoreBlack Dating: Staying Safe: A Guide to Smart Online Dating
Nina matched with a charming man who showered her with compliments. They chatted for days and she started to feel a real connection until he asked for a “small loan” because of an “emergency.” Red flags went up. Instead of sending money, Nina paused and did a little digging. A reverse image search of his
Read MoreBlack Dating: Ghosted? How to Bounce Back Stronger
Elena felt a familiar sinking feeling as she stared at her chat history. A week ago, she had been laughing over late night messages with someone who seemed genuinely interested. Now, he had disappeared without a word another ghosting. It stung. For a day or two, Elena wondered what she did wrong. Then she remembered
Read MoreBlack Dating: Beyond “Hey” The Art of the First Message
Jason matched with someone who caught his eye, but his opening message was the same old “Hey, how is it going?” Predictably, he got no reply. Meanwhile, his friend Clara tried a different approach. When she matched with a fellow foodie, she opened with a light joke about a recipe he mentioned in his profile.
Read MoreBlack Dating: Crafting a Captivating Online Dating Profile
Maya had been on dating apps for months with barely a nibble. Her profile was technically fine, a simple bio, a few selfies but nothing stood out. One day, a friend sat her down and gave honest feedback: Maya’s profile did not show who she really was. Together, they revamped it with brighter photos of
Read MoreBlack Dating: Dating App or Matchmaker? A Checklist for Black Professionals
Suppose you are a Black professional looking for love. In that case, you have likely contemplated the options: dive into dating apps with a strategic plan or enlist a matchmaker for a more curated experience. Each route has its merits, and the best choice depends on your personality, goals, and circumstances. To make that decision
Read MoreBlack Dating: Making the First Move Empowering Black Women in Online Dating
Monique scrolls through her dating app matches. She is noticed something: if she does not initiate the conversation, many matches languish in limbo. Yet, she is hesitant years of being told that women should not chase or that Black women are “too aggressive” have made her second guess hitting send on that first message. It
Read MoreBlack Dating: The Investment of Love Are Matchmaking Services Worth It?
Vanessa, a 35 year old Black executive, stared at the contract from a matchmaking service. The price for a 6 month package was equivalent to a nice vacation or the down payment on a car. “Is finding love worth this much?” she wondered. It is a question many professionals consider when looking at matchmaking services,
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