Are Matchmaking Services Worth It?
The True Cost and ROI of Matchmaking for Black Professionals Are matchmaking services worth it? Vanessa, a 35-year-old Black executive, stared at the contract from a professional matchmaking service. The price for a six-month package was equivalent to a luxury vacation—or even a down payment on a car. Like many successful professionals, she paused and […]
Success Stories How Black Professionals Found Love
Success in love often comes with twists and turns. Let dive into two mini success stories of Black professionals who found lasting love through different avenues, and unpack the lessons hidden in their journeys. You might just find a nugget of wisdom for your own path. Story 1: From App Frustration to Algorithmic Fate Galen […]
Unmasked What to Expect from a Professional Matchmaker
Imagine this: You fill out an in depth questionnaire, have a heart to heart with a matchmaker, and soon you are being set up on a date that was arranged just for you. No swiping, no ghosting, no wondering if that person across the table is actually looking for something real. This is the world […]
Swipe Right Smart Tips for Black Professionals on Dating Apps
It is Monday evening, and Erica, a 32 year old marketing manager, is doing her regular review of new matches on her dating apps. As a Black professional woman, she is looking for ways to streamline the process and attract quality connections. Sound familiar? Navigating dating apps smartly can make a world of difference in […]
The Investment of Love Are Matchmaking Services Worth It?
Vanessa, a 35 year old Black executive, stared at the contract from a matchmaking service. The price for a 6 month package was equivalent to a nice vacation or the down payment on a car. “Is finding love worth this much?” she wondered. It is a question many professionals consider when looking at matchmaking services, […]
Black Dating: Finding Growth in the Journey: Every Date as a Lesson
Jasmine sat at her kitchen table after yet another first date that did not lead to a spark. She stirred her tea and decided to list out every person she’d gone out with from the apps in the past year. There were 12 names. At first glance, it felt disheartening none had turned into a […]
Black Dating: Knowing When to Log Off: Taking Breaks and Setting Boundaries
Sofia found herself checking her dating apps first thing in the morning, throughout the day, and last thing before bed. What started as excitement to find a match had turned into an almost compulsive routine. She had swipe mindlessly, even when she was not in the mood to chat and felt her anxiety spike with […]
Black Dating: With a Little Help from My Friends: Getting Support in Your Search
Tyler roommates noticed he was sighing at his phone a lot lately. He had been having a rough time with dating app ups and downs a promising conversation that led nowhere, a date who never showed up, profile fatigue. One night, his friends intervened with a surprise “profile makeover” party. They ordered pizza, sat Tyler […]
Black Dating: Miles Apart, Hearts Together: Making Long Distance Work
When Alejandro from Spain and Priya from England met through an international photography forum, neither expected it to turn into anything serious. But what started as comments on each other photos turned into long messages, then daily video calls. Before they knew it, they were in an international long distance relationship two people who had […]
Black Dating: Conversation Chemistry: Keeping Online Chats Alive
Priya and David matched on a dating app and exchanged the usual pleasantries. But soon the chat stalled. “How was your day?” “Good, yours?” “Fine.” And then… silence. Priya had seen this pattern before, where promising matches just faded due to lackluster conversation. Determined to break the cycle, she tried something new with the next […]