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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

Dating, Dating Advice

Here Is Why You Need To Stop Fighting For Attention From Men (or Women)

I’m going to give you a hypothetical situation, and I’d like for you to tell me whether or not you can relate:

October 22, 2019 by Daniel N

Dating, Marriage, Monogamy

Cheating Isn’t The Problem, Cheating Is A Result of The Problem

I have long since held the position that someone who truly loves and cares for you, will never cheat on you.

My personal belief is that cheating should be the end of a relationship – I know there are other writers and speakers out there who may advocate for giving a second chance for whatever reason, but to me, cheating is the ultimate way to break the bond of a monogamous commitment.

October 14, 2019 by Daniel N

Black Love, Dating, Marriage

Africa’s 7 Most Romantic Getaways For Black Couples

More and more black couples are looking to join black travel groups to enjoy trips and excursions with. It is a thing! But whether you just want to be alone with your significant other on a romantic african retreat or be part of a travel group; what could be more of a romantic getaway for a beautiful black couple… than a stroll down a perfectly white beach with not a soul in sight and the waves crashing at your feet?

Africans have a deep affinity for a love story…

October 13, 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

Dating

She Doesn’t Miss You She Misses The Man She Thought You WERE

Ever since you walked out of her life, her every moment is spent praying that you would somehow show up for her again.

Whatever she does, whoever she talks to, or how busy she tries to be, doesn’t matter much, her thoughts of you always linger in her mind. Things are pretty simple and straight forward, she misses you, and she is still in love with you, in her heart she is still convinced that you both deserve another chance, your lost relationship is worthy to fight for, and she is ultimately scared to let you go completely.

September 15, 2019 by Arielle

Dating

These Are Officially The Top 8 Cities To Meet Black Singles…

Black singles in the African American community often complain that they can’t find other black singles, even though we are literally everywhere! Or that the black people around them don’t date black. This is always my cue to offer them to sign up to Straight Black Love, of course.. but if you just want to meet new people out and about and have a better experience in general within the United States, maybe you just need to relocate?

September 14, 2019 by Arielle

Dating

7 Brutally Honest Reasons Why A Man Won’t Call You Back…

You both had a blast on your last date that lasted for hours, you both told each other all kinds of fun stories about the past and laughed your hearts out; you really hit it off with this one. So it seemed…

September 9, 2019 by Daniel N