Where to Find Single Black People in Birmingham
A Londoner explores Birmingham’s diverse dating scene for Black singles after joining Coffee Matches. They highlight local meetups, cultural events, nightlife, restaurants, churches, and online dating apps tailored for Black communities. The guide emphasizes stepping out of comfort zones and embracing various social and food settings to find meaningful connections.
Dating Granddad Dating Older
Modern dating apps have led you through various stereotypes, but meeting an older Black man with classic charm changes everything. He’s distinguished with vintage tastes, expects the old-school courtship, and holds strong preferences for jazz and health routines. Dating him brings nostalgic tales, refined dressing habits, and peculiar but caring gestures. Despite his need for naps and occasional tech misunderstandings, the experience is rich with soulful conversations and a deep sense of being cherished.
How to Spot and Avoid Misogynoir
Dating as a Black woman can be a struggle, especially when encountering misogynoir from Black men. Misogynoir can manifest in various ways: from insincere flattery and insufficient emotional support to internalized colorism and dismissiveness towards feminism. The key is recognizing these signs and refusing to settle for disrespect.
9 Signs That Your Relationship is Toxic AF
Maybe you’ve had this nagging feeling that something’s not quite right but you’re unsure if it’s just a rough patch or if it’s time to pack your emotional bags. Recognising a toxic relationship isn’t always easy, especially when you’re caught up in love (or what feels like love). But trust me, if you notice these […]
The Real Reason I Don’t Murder My Exes
I’ve been watching way too much Court TV and there are so many women fighting over exes and shit. I don’t know if I’d bother scratching cars or getting into a cat fight. My skin scars easily. But, hear me out, if murder for breach of promise was legal (infidelity, stealing, timewasting) then …well I […]
Rebecca Cheptegei: How Women Can Stay Safe from Domestic Abuse
Rebecca Cheptegei: How Women Can Stay Safe from Domestic Abuse It’s taken a couple of days to write this one as it’s so upsetting. In yet another heartbreaking incident, Uganda and Africa has lost a beloved daughter, Rebecca Cheptegei, to the all-too-familiar scourge of domestic abuse. Rebecca Cheptegei, tragically met her end at the hands […]
Stuck in the Talking Stage
Stuck in the Talking Stage: How to Break into Real Dating You know the drill. You’re swiping through Tinder, Bumble, Hinge—whatever your vice of choice is—and you finally match with someone who seems promising. You exchange a few witty messages, maybe even get into the deep stuff (favorite pizza toppings, worst date stories, and “Would […]
