The Male Marrying Age … Explained

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M Dot: SBM. I got this brand new theory for you. SBM: Do tell … MD: Dating older guys are the key. They have gotten the clubbing and the women out their system, and their ready to settle down. SBM: You sure about that … MD: I mean yeah … of course. It makes sense. [...]

The Reappearing Man: Why Men Almost Always Come Back

Somehow, We Always Come Out Of the Woodwork

  We’ve all been there. We’ve all had relationships that felt great, that met our needs at the time, that made us feel fulfilled and happy, but also ended so horribly that the idea of post-breakup communication was out of the question. Then, months, or years later, something happens. It’s almost inevitable.  Because we men [...]

I Need My Personal Space (Only Child Syndrome and More) feat. The Most Interesting Man in the World

A man asks for his space and now it's the silent treatment.

  I had just finished dropping some groceries off at my grandmother’s house when I said in frustration, “I actually have to get going because I got a million errands to run today, I’m about to take my phone home and leave it there.”  The only part that was frustration was the fact that I [...]

I Love You Tracy McMillan

Black don't crack. Guess how old she is.

I was sitting at my desk as I normally do when someone gchats the good Doctor and says, “Hey check this article out.”  I sat there for a few minutes reading this article that Tracy McMillan wrote and I nodded my head to each point.  I was so in tune with each of her points that [...]

Stereotypical Strong Black Woman: #FAIL

"See ... your knees don't even hurt!"

Yes … it’s one of those posts! I know it’s taboo for a black man to badmouth the “Strong Black Woman”.  I mean, it’s done everyday almost, on the internet and in real life, but we will always be given hell for saying anything bad about the SBW. Well, first and foremost … I love [...]

The Get Over It Series: The Wizard of Oz

****** Admin Note ****** As you can tell, I’ve changed the look and feel of the entire site.  There are a lot of reasons for the change, but its not over. As always, I want to hear from any and everybody with thoughts, gripes, and complaints.  My email box is always open at sbm@singleblackmale.net -SBM [...]

Women Don’t Intimidate Good Black Men!

Naw son ... not even flinching!

Fine Female Acquaintance: You know its just so hard to find a good man. SBM: *heavy sigh* Why do you say that? FA: It’s just hard to find a guy who just isn’t intimidated by me. SBM: You out here hitting reggins (backwards) in the throat? FA: *blank stare* No … SBM: You out here [...]

Ten Things Men Find Unattractive in Women But Probably Won’t Tell You

"And another thing, you're baby mama, that b*tch is hating!"

1. Excessively Drunk Women – When I was a boy I thought a group of drunk women was the move. When I go to the club now and see a chick throwing up in the bathroom, I get repulsed. Who’s mans is this?! 2. All the way turned up – Why I can hear you [...]

Pick and choose your battles

Talk to the hand

Arguments are a reality in any relationship.  There are different classes of power struggles that occur, and it seems that at some point every issue a couple has will be contested. Do we ever stop and say “why do we argue about everything?” or “Is what upsets me really that important?” Picking and choosing your [...]

7 Completely and Absolutely Un-Dateable Men

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We spend a lot of time talking and discussing about the good.  What makes a good man?  How to find a good woman?  What makes you toes curl, eyes roll back into your head, and the Lord’s name to come out of your mouth s*xual relations good? But … what good is the good without [...]