You don’t need a special occasion to surprise your boyfriend with a thoughtful gift. Whether he’s an athlete or an artist, a civil rights activist or a musical genius, we’ve got the 7 perfect presents for him.

Dating culture in the western world has evolved with the political climates and moral notions of the times we have endured. Things that were considered standard practice in relationships are now considered taboo, and vice versa.

With the softening of gender roles and expectations, many traditional dating practices have become obsolete and looked at as pomp and circumstance instead of grand gestures of love and appreciation. One of the most basic, but highly significant of those things is the age-old question of who pays for dinner?

If you’re a black single looking to relocate, it can be hard to know where to choose. With so many options available, which city or country has the most to offer?

Whether you’re looking for love, work or simply to enjoy life and make the most of your freedom, we’ve found some of the best cities in the world for you.

There are plenty of choices both within the US and outside. So if you’re looking for your ideal location, take a look now at our top 10 cities for black singles to live.

Men can be simple, straightforward creatures. If he likes you, he will show it.

But how does he show it? Unfortunately, it’s not always as easy as opening his mouth to say, “I like you,” especially if you make him shy.

So if you really want to know if a guy likes you, keep an eye out for these signs.

These days, true love is only a swipe away. Millions of young, attractive black people are turning to the Internet to find love – and your Prince Charming could be among them.

Some people say that dating as a black woman online is more trouble than it’s worth, but is that true? And what can you do to make sure you have the best online dating experience possible?

We look at both of these below and show some places where black women can date online. Please note that while we’ve added some dating sites which cater specifically to black women, we haven’t tried all of them out personally. That said, we still included them in case you want to. 🙂

What do you think of when you think about “daddy issues”? Most people think of strippers and sex workers. They think that daddy issues are something that only women on poles have.

But that’s not true, and daddy issues are much more common than people want to admit. In fact, you might have them, and they might be ruining your relationships.

Relationships are great, but often shouldn’t be rushed. It takes time to really get to know someone; sure you may be attracted to them, but are they the person you really want to spend your life with?

One common thing I see happening is people throwing around the love word way too soon! So how do you react if you’re faced with this bomb shell?

If you feel that your man has said that he loves you too soon, keep reading. We’re going to show you how to handle things from here! 🙂

There are times when the dating scene can be so discouraging that it makes you lose your confidence in some areas. Whether it’s a bad breakup or constant rejection, it makes us a bit more apprehensive in our actions the next time around.

But the most important thing to keep in mind is to push through when the going gets rough. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind to feel more secure with yourself when it comes to dating others and being in relationships.

Ladies, we get it. It seems like there is a shortage of professional Black men out here. On top of that, it can be hard to catch them if you’re both running on busy, contrasting schedules in your professional lives.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of  some of the best places to meet eligible bachelors. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Looking for a dating website for black women? The dating scene can get quite difficult, especially with our hectic lives.

To many black women, online dating is the only way to open major doors to love. However, there are many dating sites out there, and it can be hard to figure out which’ll be best for you.

While we don’t claim to have tried all dating sites out, we’ve compiled a list of 6 dating sites specifically for black women! Please do your own research in addition to the below, but hopefully it sets you on the right path to finding your perfect partner. 🙂