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eharmony: a dating site for black singles to build meaningful connections

by eharmony Editorial Team January 25, 2024

If you’re black, single and looking to date, then eharmony is the perfect place to kick-start your search. Whether you want a wider range of black dating opportunities or are trying to find someone you share common interests with, we can help you find them quickly and easily. We’re a dating site that specializes in helping people of all races find meaningful, long-lasting connections.

Black dating: How eharmony helps you find a compatible partner

At eharmony, we understand that discovering compatible black singles can feel overwhelming. That’s why we invest the time to truly understand your preferences and what you seek in a partner. Whatever your preferences, we focus on matching you with people who share your core values – the foundational elements crucial for building strong and meaningful connections.

What makes eharmony a different black dating site: focusing on deeper connections

Every new member takes the Compatibility Quiz to find out what matters most to you in a relationship – your values, your needs and how you communicate. Unlike other dating websites for black people, our focus extends beyond casual dating and aims to create committed relationships through matchmaking tailored to individual preferences and values.

At eharmony, there’s no need to spend hours scrolling through profiles of eligible black singles. Once you’ve taken the quiz and completed your profile, we’ll show you the most compatible people who fit your match preferences. Our Compatibility Score tells your who you’re most likely to hit it off with, and the rest is up to you.

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“We can’t thank eharmony enough for matching us!”

John & Angela

A step-by-step guide for black singles to find love on eharmony

What will your black dating journey look like on eharmony? This step-by-step guide is designed to help you through the process, using eharmony’s unique features to enhance your experience and pave the way for genuine connections.

1. Discover the real you

eharmony is more than just another black dating site – we believe love happens when you find someone who just gets you. That’s why everyone starts with our Compatibility Quiz. Your answers help us find the black singles you’re most likely to get on with.

Example eharmony compatibility quiz question

2. Complete your profile

The key to successful black online dating starts with your profile. We make this process as enjoyable as possible by having richly detailed profiles that are easy to digest. That’s why eharmony is the dating app with the highest-rated user profiles1

3. Explore black singles

In your Discover list, you’ll find every eharmony member who fits your search criteria. Each member will display a Compatibility Score based on how likely you are to hit it off. You can filter who you see based on traits you share (eg distance, education, age, wants to have kids) and you’ll also see what you have in common with each member. 

4. It starts with a Like

Not sure how to get the conversation started? We’ve made it easy: if something on a member’s profile catches your eye, just hit Like. You then have the option to add a personalized message. You can hit Like on answers to profile questions, their hobbies or your similarities.

5. Two Likes make a Match

Once you get a Like back, it’s a Match. Congratulations! You can now swap messages and send Icebreakers or react with a Smile to get to know each other better.

We believe love happens when two people connect based on what really matters. If you’re ready to find out, sign up today.

Make black dating a successful experience thanks to eharmony

Our platform is designed for more than just finding black singles nearby. We help you discover potential connections around you and promote meaningful interactions. This is what makes us different from other black dating sites. Whether you live in a city or the countryside, want to go on lots of dates or are pressed for time, eharmony can help you meet local black men and women and take control of your dating life. Join us today and start connecting.

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  1. Based on a 2023 survey of 2,807 respondents from the US, UK, Canada and Australia 

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