With the overnight change in the world and social distancing being the new norm, singles have been posing these questions — Will online dating become the new normal? Does it work?

Well, someone from the Vybe community shared a story that might help them answer those questions.

In the heat of the lockdown and self-isolation period, a Vyber shared her journey of finding love with us. We must say that she has indeed been caught by a wave of Love 💕.

Enjoy as you follow her journey with Vybe 🥰

It all started when she commented on one of…

It’s been a little more than a year since we launched the Vybe beta app. It has come with a lot of happy, sad and sometimes exciting moments. But above all, it has been an important learning experience. The journey of connecting Africans online & offline has helped us discover some surprising things about dating in Africa.

Here are 6 things you might not know about dating in Africa:

1. The Blueprint: A lot Africans have a blueprint or ‘spec sheet’ of qualities that they require a potential partner to possess. Most of these requirements are driven by their family (immediate…

1. Lack of Communication — communication is at the foundation of any healthy relationship. When couples stop talking or stop sharing details of their lives with each other, there’s a problem. Suspicions and resentment start to brew. If there’s an issue, talk it out, don’t hold on to grudges or anger.
2. Lack of Trust — distrusting your partner is one of the fastest ways to ruin a relationship. Lack of trust leads to unnecessary fights and friction and can cause a disaster where there’s none. Trusting your partner gives you peace of mind, and if there are any inconsistencies you need…

1. It is Irresponsible — People think that online dating is irresponsible, but this is not true. It is just another means of social networking like Twitter or Instagram. It is just a more direct platform for people looking to be in a relationship. There’s nothing irresponsible about being on a dating platform.

5 Questions You Should Ask On A First Date

A first date is important to set the tone in a relationship. It is important that going forward both parties in a relationship are on the same page and share the same ideas.

There are a few important questions to ask on the first date.

1. Are you in a relationship?

You might think this is not a necessary question, but it is important to make sure that both parties are on the same page. Ask point blank to be sure. A person might just be on a break from their…

FUN DATE IDEAS.

Dates these days have gone beyond just going to the movies and grabbing some food. Going out on a date is an experience and the activities engaged in should be memorable.

So we have a few ideas, whether it is the early days of the relationship or a first date or a more long term relationship, to make your dates more exciting.

Rock climbing — you can kill 2 birds with one stone with this activity. Burn up some calories as well as get in some healthy competition and bonding time into your relationship. …

WHY ARE YOU STILL SINGLE?

“I have to learn to love myself before I can love you or accept you or accept your loving. You have to learn to love yourself before you can love me or accept my loving. Know we are worthy of touch before we can reach out for each other” — Audre Lorde.

“Why are you still single?” this is a question that many of us face in various forms. And to that, I say why not? Being single gets a bad rap, but it shouldn’t. …

SOCIAL DATING 101

In the old days, there were rules that guided the art of courtship. To borrow from the Western culture, such things like no kissing till the third date, no invitation for a nightcap till the 5th date, and such other things.

We’re in Nigeria and in 2019, things are quite different. Courtship in its traditional sense has fazed out and people date now. Maybe some guidelines will be helpful in treading the treacherous waters of dating in 2019.

Respect Boundaries — when getting to know someone for the first time, ease in gently. It doesn’t matter whether…