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Black Love, Courting, Dating

Why We Need To Start Building Better Foundations For Relationships

Trust, without question, is one of the most important bricks when building the foundation of a strong relationship.

Without trust, you cannot have real love.

November 21, 2019 by Daniel N

Courting, Religion

Where Do Black Christian People Meet?

You would think that black Christian singles have an easy time finding their black love; with the number of black churches on the rise every day and the existence of megachurches. I mean, megachurch!

That just screams high volume.

October 19, 2019 by Arielle

Black Men, Black Wealth, Courting

9 Tips To Successfully Dating An Older Black Woman

For men interested in dating older black women, it’s on a whole different level than you are used to, courting and dating older black women requires you to take a different approach.
There are some important differences that you should be aware of from the beginning…

September 24, 2019 by Daniel N

Courting, Date Ideas, Dating

10 of the Best African Music Festivals Black Couples Should Attend!

African music with all the vast genres and forms is a true cultural force to reckon with, that’s why it attracts one of the largest attendances worldwide. With millions of congregations from both the motherlands natives and Diaspora revelers brought together by the love of Afro sound and connection to their cultural roots through music. Despite our music consumption being rapidly digitalized through the internet and streaming Giants, nothing feels close to the live sound experience of the African music, you simply can fabricate this electrifying experience.

September 18, 2019 by Arielle

Courting, Icebreakers

10 Real Relationship Goals For Black Couples

As a dating and relationships blogger, I have learned that the routine boring and traditional ways of getting to know more about each other as a black couple can slow down connections and weaken relationships.

Instead of conforming to the usual predictable routine, it is far better to participate in activities that have been scientifically proven to improve and strengthen your stand as a black couple and build more attraction to your spouse while strengthening the mutual bond that you both share. The following are workable ideas that you can both tailor to adapt to your style as a black couple.

September 13, 2019 by Daniel N

Black Men, Courting, Dating Advice

The Sexiest 3 Words a Black Woman Can Say To a Man

I know what you’re thinking “let’s have sex” but no, not those three words… while this suggestion, coming from a black woman may be the most intense sex-inducing words she can say, but in the deeper context of love sexy runs way deeper than intimate sex

The three words in question-whether she whispers them in your ear or writes them down on a napkin-can quickly mesmerize and flood his spinal cord with fluid, snap his shoulders square and unfurl his superman cape