BLK Blog
Ghostlighting, non-negotiables, first dates, real talk. Dating advice for Black singles who know what they want and won't settle.
The archive
All stories33 stories across every topic.
HBCU or PWI, your campus shapes who you meet. Here's what Black college dating looks like, where to meet…
Read moreThe ease of being understood, the sting of ghostlighting and colorism: here's what Black singles say about…
Read moreBias on dating apps is real and documented. See what researchers found, how filters shape your matches, and…
Read moreFaith, family, traditions and money: here's why shared values carry so much weight in Black relationships,…
Read moreFaith at the center, clarity at every step: how to talk about God early, set boundaries together, and meet…
Read moreWhich standards to keep, how to name your non-negotiables early, how to spot a match who values you and how…
Read moreTired of talking stages that go nowhere? Learn how to get clear on what you want, set non-negotiables that…
Read moreWondering if it's too soon to date again? See how to tell, what to say about your divorce on a date, and how…
Read moreWanting love and being ready for it aren't the same thing. These signs show whether you're ready to commit or…
Read moreA plain hey rarely lands. Use this three-part formula and these tested openers to send a first message your…
Read moreStuck replaying the breakup? These therapist-backed techniques help you stop thinking about your ex, cut the…
Read moreFrom vows the law refused to honor to couples choosing each other on purpose today, see how Black love heals,…
Read moreYour next connection starts here
Meet Black singles on BLK.