Blacks and the Online Dating Stigma

I get the same response every time I tell someone Black that I met my boyfriend online. It starts off with a surprised look, then feigned approval in the form of a nod or follow-up comment. “Yea, I read an article about that” or “My friend told me that her cousin met his wife online.” […]

How to Make Long Distance Relationships Work

First off, let me explain my situation: I met my boyfriend in 2008. His mom found out I wanted to become a nurse and referred me to a school in Puerto Rico. Two years into the relationship, his mom told me once more, “You need to go to Puerto Rico.” Call me crazy, but I […]