Flava Flav said it best: “Don’t believe the hype.” What started out as a simple statement ended up in a huge group conversation over some wings and potato salad at a housewarming party. Debra (we’ll call her), a 27-year-old Christian woman, commented to me that her sister recommended she start online dating. This wasn’t news to her because I told Debra she should start … [Read more...]
Going Nowhere with Internet Dating? The Next New Dating App is Here
At first, the idea of online dating seemed scary. But a new study suggests more Americans are warming up to the concept of finding love online. So much so, the online dating and matchmaking industry has become a huge success. With more potential mates online, there should be more opportunities to find someone. Right? Yet, the caveat is social media is still a bit impersonal … [Read more...]
Modern Dating Challenges and How to Overcome Them
As this season of It’s Not You, It’s Men comes to a close, I wanted to return to a topic discussed earlier on the show. Hosts Rev. Run and Tyrese Gibson were joined by Comedian Yvette Nicole Brown, Tinder CEO Sean Rad and model/actress Amber Rose to examine the modern romance and how to date in 2016. The panel discussed the following challenges people encounter in modern … [Read more...]