Bragging Rights: For all types of single parents

Not only is SingleParentMeet a great dating site dedicated to single moms and dads looking for like-minded romantic partners, but it’s also a great dating blog that helps those parents get back into the dating game. Articles start with basics like “The 6 Biggest Mistakes Newly Single Moms and Dads Make” and continues with in-depth pieces such as “What if My Kid Doesn’t Like My New Boyfriend?”

Social Clout: 11,471+ likes

URL: http://www.singleparentmeet.com/

Bragging Rights: The king of parenting

You may think Parenting.com is all about picking the best diapers for your newborn or making killer after-school snacks, but this site is so much more. One of Parenting.com’s best features is the separate sections located at the top that cover all types of content. The advice is helpful and catered to specific audiences – you’ll find more than “just follow your heart” advice here.

Social Clout: 427,071+ followers, 285,000+ likes

URL: http://www.parenting.com/

Bragging Rights: A positive attitude makes a big difference

The Single Mom is a 40-something woman with two teenage boys who shares her dating stories from more than five years of dating after divorce. She always keeps a positive attitude, even when going through the most uncomfortable dating experiences. She gives her dates nicknames like “Dungeon Boy” and “Magnum” – ’nuff said. Hey, be grateful “none of this crazy shit happens to you.”

Social Clout: 2,062+ followers, 132+ likes

URL: http://thesinglemomsdatingdiary.blogspot.com/

Bragging Rights: Seeking doesn’t have to be shitty

Rachel Sarah is the Single Mom Seeking and is the author of the popular 2007 book “Single Mom Seeking: Play Dates, Blind Dates and Other Dispatches from the Dating World.” While she once was seeking the man of her dreams, Rachel is now happily married and seeking to “bring a little light to others’ lives.” Rachel is kind and always strives to find balance – whether in her blog or everyday life.

Social Clout: 6,691+ followers

URL: http://singlemomseeking.com/

Bragging Rights: Responsibility is sexy

Don’t think we’ve forgotten about you single dads out there. Memoirs of a Single Dad has your back. Daniel Ruyter is more than just a daddy blogger. He is a 37-year-old single dad who is candidly sharing the lessons he has learned from his dating mistakes. Ruyter’s goal is to help all single parents with challenges like dealing with exes, labeling relationships, blending families and everything in between.

Social Clout: 7,335+ followers, 4,113+ likes

URL: http://www.memoirsofasingledad.com/

Bragging Rights: Bikes, kids and dating – oh my!

Chopper Papa (aka Kyle) is jump-starting a variety of discussions about single parenting and dating. Chopper Papa, which launched in 2011, comes with a unique perspective, so this isn’t your typical “daddy blog.” Sometimes shrewd and always forthright, Kyle weighs in on dilemmas he calls “intellectual road kill.” Having been a single father for more than seven years, Chopper Papa knows his stuff.

Social Clout: 1,244+ followers, 1,001+ likes

URL: http://chopperpapa.com/

Bragging Rights: Make life happen…again!

Touted as the “first comprehensive online resource developed for single dads,” SingleDad.com is a community that offers a variety of high-quality services to assist single dads through their daily uphill battles. Created in 2007 by entrepreneur and single father of three Richard “RJ” Jaramillo, the site is an interactive social network that connects single fathers and helps them trade tips and find support.

Social Clout: 4,042+ followers, 96+ likes

URL: http://www.singledad.com/

Bragging Rights: Makes you face the facts

If you’re looking for brutal honesty and a no-holds-barred attitude, look no further than Christina Majaski. For all you single parents who’ve been making excuses about your love lives, Majaski is here to whip you into shape. Trust us, you’ll get the results you want if you follow her advice. You want proof? Check out articles like “5 Lies We Tell Ourselves About New Relationships.”

Social Clout: 3,211+ followers

URL: http://christinamajaski.com/

Bragging Rights: Crazy is as crazy does

We all live crazy lives, right? Well try living in D.A. Wolf’s shoes for a day. Founded in 2009, Daily Plate of Crazy is a blog dedicated to unusual and entertaining life experiences, and Wolf uses those experiences to “question, play, poke, provoke, enthuse, engage and entertain.” Her columns touch on love, sex, life’s “big questions” and more. No stone goes left unturned. You might want to get started.

Social Clout: 1,865+ followers, 541+ likes

URL: http://dailyplateofcrazy.com/

Bragging Rights: Giving you the courage to never give up

Advice on love, relationships, parenting, dating after divorce and so on – you’ll find it all at Single Moms Dating. This blog focuses on the struggles single moms go through in every aspect of their lives. The best part is the site actually offers tangible solutions to these struggles. The content is racy, uplifting, edgy and generous all rolled into one, and readers are always pushed to move forward.

URL: http://www.singlemoms-dating.com/

Bragging Rights: Observe. Compare. Deduce.

Moxie at “And That’s Why You’re Single” encourages daters to use common sense and critical thinking in their dating lives, and she isn’t here to sugar coat the issues. Instead, Moxie wants to challenge you to get out of your own way and find the relationship you deserve. Her content covers every single dating topic, including online dating, exclusivity, the hookup culture and social media.

Social Clout: 7,703+ followers

URL: http://andthatswhyyouresingle.com/

Bragging Rights: So many singles under one roof

Singles Warehouse isn’t just a dating site. It’s also a dating site with expert advice for every type of single facing the challenges of dating. It doesn’t matter if you’re a lonely single, a happy single, a slutty single, a shy single or any other single because Single Warehouse has something for everyone. The site consists of a compilation of the best dating bloggers, so you’re sure to get tips catered to you.

Social Clout: 17,621+ followers, 4,468+ likes

URL: http://www.singleswarehouse.net/

Bragging Rights: Dating bloggy style

Using a play off the character Carrie Bradshaw from “Sex and the City,” Carrie Blogshaw is a 30-something, SATC-loving single living in New York. Blogshaw uses her site to dish on all the complexities of dating, sex, relationships and understanding each other. Don’t forget to check out her thought and quote of the day to get the most out of her snarky and sharp personality.

Social Clout: 1,275+ followers

URL: http://carrieblogshaw.com/

Bragging Rights: Dating the zeros so you don’t have to

Created by Claudia Maittlen-Harris and Megan Gray, The Zeros Before the One is a site dedicated to sharing the uncomfortable and cringe-inducing dates that we all have to endure before finding the right one. With helpful articles, insightful reader questions, a fabulous book and a “field guide” to dating the zeros, daters can’t go wrong when perusing this site.

Social Clout: 3,260+ followers, 111+ likes

URL: http://www.thezerosbeforetheone.com/

Bragging Rights: It’s a big dating world out there

Simone Grant is a writer and social media consultant from New York City who admits she’s not a big fan of labels. She started her blog in the summer of 2008 not as a way to become a dating or a relationship expert, but as an outlet to share her creativity and experiences with others. Simone tells the stories daters want to hear- stories that reveal the reality of dating and relationships.

Social Clout: 6,468+ followers, 1,334+ likes

URL: http://www.simonegrant.com/

Bragging Rights: Extensive experience

Melissa is a native New Yorker, media professional and a single dating blogger. Her blog, which she started five years ago, focuses on her love affair with New York City and her search to find lasting love. Her diverse background includes newspaper writing, TV news reporting and public relations. Melissa has been featured in media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, MSN.com and the Dr. Oz Show.

Social Clout: 5,246+ followers, 221+ likes

URL: http://www.singlegalnyc.com/

Bragging Rights: Reality is more interesting than fiction

Boston and the Single Girl is a blog that tells the true stories of the good, the bad and the ugly that’s comes with leading a single life in one of the largest cities in the country. This single dating blogger has also seemed to have found her happily ever after, but that doesn’t stop her from keeping things real. Her stories are so entertaining that you would think you were reading the latest romance novel.

Social Clout: 1,117+ followers

URL: http://bostonsinglegirl.blogspot.com/

Bragging Rights: For those “still single” girls

Do you hate hearing your friends and family ask if you’re “still single”? Well, so is Joanna, a38-year-old single woman who started SingleSassy.com. Have you tried speed dating, online dating, blind dating or just picking up men in bars? Joanna has and she knows there is a diamond in the rough out there worth looking for. Are you going to start looking?

Social Clout: 626+ followers, 77+ likes

URL: http://singlesassy.com/

Bragging Rights: Being single doesn’t define you

Victoria, who created Advice from a Single Girl in 2006, doesn’t let her relationship status determine who she is. She loves sharing the details of her life with readers like you, and while she currently got out of a relationship, she still has a lot to say about being a single dater. Her advice is charmingly random but focused and relatable. Victoria may have found her happily ever after, and so will you.

URL: http://advicefromasinglegirl.blogspot.com/

Bragging Rights: Sex. Love. Smiling. Crying. Laughing.

Thirty-Something Single is an account of one Cleveland woman’s mishaps, triumphs, failures and successes in dating once you turn 30. She’s brutally honest and doesn’t mind giving readers the juicy details of her dating and sex life. As long as she’s single, she might as well make the most of it, right? Her stories may be strange, but she has no regrets while exploring heartache and love.

Social Clout: 343+ followers

URL: http://thirtysomethingsingle.com/

Bragging Rights: The real thing

A Blog About Love was created by real-life married couple Mara and Danny, who share their amazing love story with their readers. The couple, who has been married for three years, helps encourage people to fill their own lives with that kind of pure love every day. The blog is sweet to the core, and the inspiring posts (“How Can I Find Love in a Healthy Way?”) are accompanied by equally inspiring photos.

Social Clout: 1,729+ followers, 1,050+ likes

URL: http://www.ablogaboutlove.com/

Bragging Rights: Dedicated to love – the good, bad and unknown

Consisting almost entirely of beautiful images that reflect love in a variety of ways, Le Love Image is bursting at the seems with love. The content is made up of reader submissions that include stories, quotes and more. The submissions are touching and heartbreaking at times – just like real love. This is a place for readers to comfortably share their experiences and get advice.

Social Clout: 2,880+ followers, 720+ likes

URL: http://leloveimage.blogspot.com/

Bragging Rights: For those seeking love and looking to share

Mastin Kipp is the mastermind behind The Daily Love, which strives to help people “connect with what makes them happy.” Famously endorsed by Oprah and Kim Kardashian, Kipp is the real deal. He delivers soulful information that makes his audience want to get the most out of love every day. Besides the fabulous content, take a look at the events calendar and mentoring program.

Social Clout: 574,393+ followers, 73,123+ likes

URL: http://thedailylove.com/

Bragging Rights: Helping you get the love you want

Run by the cutest couple on earth, Orna and Matthew Walters, Creating Love on Purpose puts readers in the driver’s seat of their love lives. If you want love in your life, you need to get proactive in making it happen. Orna and Matthew are there to help you out. The couple exudes romance and authenticity, and readers can sense their love is pure. They are the couple we all want to be a part of.

Social Clout: 1,176+ likes, 678+ followers

URL: http://www.creatingloveonpurpose.com/

Bragging Rights: Representatives of love

Not only are Susie and Otto Collins relationship coaches, authors and speakers, but they are also a couple that is madly in love. And that love radiates off the pages of their blog. Susie and Otto work well together with their advice, so readers get both the male and female perspective. Who better to tell you about love than a couple that is actually living it?

Social Clout: 436+ likes, 117+ followers

URL: http://www.susieandotto.com/

Bragging Rights: Licensed in the art of love

Tina Tessina is Dr. Romance. The licensed marriage and family therapist’s blog consists of her musings on love, relationships and life in general. And she sure has a lot to say. With reader questions, videos and article after article, readers are surrounded by helpful tips. Tessina is kind and encouraging, but she also pushes you to always be moving forward in your life because love waits for no one.

Social Clout: 8,295+ followers

URL: http://drromance.typepad.com/

Bragging Rights: Passionate about love

Jennie, the creator of Jen’s Love Lessons, truly loves love. As a wife and mother of three, she is always learning about love and sharing her findings. Being a Ph.D. in interpersonal communication and an assistant professor at JMU, Jennie tackles love through a scientific approach. Don’t forget to check out her love surveys and articles like, “Finding Someone Who Will Last Past Saturday Night.”

Social Clout: 506+ likes

URL: http://www.jenslovelessons.com/

Bragging Rights: One-stop love shop

What would love be without romantic summer movies and hot date ideas to keep the love spark alive? Well, it wouldn’t be love. That’s where TresSugar.com comes in. Run by the popular Pop Sugar Inc., which was founded in 2006, the site is trendy and hip with a focus on entertainment in relation to love. It has everything you could ever want to know about love all in one place.

Social Clout: 4,256+ followers

URL: http://www.tressugar.com/

Bragging Rights: Love is your best friend

Betty Confidential is an online women’s magazine that features unique content dedicated to speaking to readers on a personal friendship level. Since its launch in 2008, the site has worked hard to report on the good and bad that comes with love. From reporting on celebs who have renewed their vows to interactive polls, it’s all there waiting for you to join in.

Social Clout: 9,379+ followers, 9,270+ likes

URL: http://bettyconfidential.com/

Bragging Rights: The male perspective on love

A Love Journal is run by Shaun Fletcher, who gives women insight into a man’s mind when it comes to love. As an effective communicator, Fletcher is interactive and establishes an open dialogue from the get-go. Everyone feels comfortable giving their opinion. Each “session” covers a different topic about love, so don’t be scared to share your failures and successes.

Social Clout: 502+ followers

URL: http://alovejournal.com/

Bragging Rights: In your face

Led by Christelyn D. Karazin, Beyond Black and White is an interracial advice site that deals with the uncomfortable situations other people can’t relate to. Run by a group of powerful women who know they’re stuff, don’t forget to read the success stories and check out posts like “True or False? White Men Only Date Black Women After They’ve Had Kids with White Women!”

Social Clout: 12,144+ likes

URL: http://www.beyondblackwhite.com/

Bragging Rights: The definitive word on interracial dating

Loving, kind and inspirational are the three words that best describe BlindCupids.com – a dating site and dating advice blog. Explore all the possibilities of interracial dating with high-quality and thought-provoking content, including “Do White People in Interracial Relationships Get a Pass?” The site also offers a positive atmosphere for daters to participate in polls and leave their opinions.

Social Clout: 1,637+ followers, 172+ likes

URL: http://www.blindcupids.com/

Bragging Rights: Represents the hearts of black women

Madame Noire is a sophisticated lifestyle publication for women whose hearts are filled with love. During good times or bad times, Madame Noire is there for every woman who has been misjudged or stereotyped. The site covers a variety of topics through reader questions and engaging articles, such as “Why Don’t Smart, Successful Men Date Black Women?”

Social Clout: 143,000+ likes, 48,812+ followers

URL: http://madamenoire.com/

Bragging Rights: Brave and real

If you’re looking for a premier online news, opinion and culture site, then look no further than The Root. Founded in 2008, the site consists of smart and timely articles that invoke diverse commentary. From “Does it Matter if He Calls Me His Girlfriend?” to dating men at different income levels, the conversation is getting started and it’s time for you to join in.

Social Clout: 146,000+ likes, 60,878+ followers

URL: http://www.theroot.com/

Bragging Rights: “Don’t apologize for your preferences”

It doesn’t matter if you’re listed as white, African-American, Asian or other, Interracial Intersection has something for everyone. The site busts myths and debunks stereotypes about interracial dating and marriage and explores important questions surrounding these relationships. Feel free to share your experiences with other daters and never feel like you have to explain your choices in love.

Social Clout: 1,816 likes, 510+ followers

URL: http://interracialintersection.com/

Bragging Rights: Where it’s OK to color outside the lines

Half dating site/half dating advice blog, Interracial Dating Central offers its audience the best of both worlds. After meeting quality singles, check out the site’s blog, which covers every current interracial dating topic – from age gaps to using racial slurs when in a relationship. Offering the latest polls, books, videos and more, you can’t go wrong with this site.

Social Clout: 167,000+ likes

URL: http://www.interracialdatingcentral.com/

Bragging Rights: Giving black women a voice

The New Black Woman is a diverse advice site that exudes intellect. “The new black woman” is described as someone who doesn’t conform and who has her own opinions and beliefs that she isn’t afraid to share. New Black Woman is a community that breaks down stereotypical walls and takes no prisoners with its approach, but it’s also a safe place to discuss and critique the latest issues.

Social Clout: 1,265+ followers, 419+ likes

URL: http://newblackwoman.com/

Bragging Rights: Pop culture meets politics

Run by Danielle Belton, BlackSnob.com is known for examining “the irreverent side of American life.” Belton, who is also editor-at-large for Clutch Magazine Online, has a readership that includes journalists, political pundits, fellow bloggers, authors and more. Her writing is witty, intelligent, humorous, sometimes shocking but always honest – refreshing qualities in the dating world.

Social Clout: 3,947+ likes, 1,290+ followers

URL: http://blacksnob.com/

Bragging Rights: Where life’s crossroads meet

Created by Michelle Parrinello-Cason, Balancing Jane examines how race and gender intertwine in all aspects of life. Parrinello-Cason is a mother, wife, educator, Ph.D. student and feminist who is interested in these topics as they relate to pop culture and other daily influences. She’s been there and done that, so she understands where readers like you are coming from.

Social Clout: 232+ followers, 159+ likes

URL: http://www.balancingjane.com/

Bragging Rights: To the point

Zabeth is the “Interracial Dating Coach.” The site features daily posts that don’t sugar coat the everyday issues all interracial couples deal with. Zabeth is honest and uplifting in her advice, so readers know they can turn to her and her blog during a time in need. Be prepared: She doesn’t beat around the bush – you’ll know what she’s thinking right away, which is a good thing.

Social Clout: 300+ followers

URL: http://www.interracialdatingcoach.com/

Bragging Rights: Connecting singles

SmarterDating is a British dating blog like no other. From online dating tips to advice for plus size daters, there is no lack to the variety of content. The best part about SmarterDating is its focus on technology, which includes videos, apps, profile writing services and more! If you’re looking to emotionally and digitally connect with other daters, look no further.

Social Clout: 4,512+ followers, 210+ likes

URL: http://www.smarterdating.co.uk/

Bragging Rights: Specialized advice

Known as “The U.K.’s #1 Relationship and Dating Coach,” Jo Hemmings is the go-to for singles dealing with any dating problem, whether it’s mastering online mingling or confidence issues. Hemmings is a bright, thoughtful and effective coach who caters her advice to each client. She’s also written five books and has been featured numerous times on BBC. Can many people say that?

Social Clout: 19,540+ followers, 395+ likes

URL: http://www.johemmings.co.uk/

Bragging Rights: The dating doctor is in

Do you have a fever only Love Potion #9 can fix? Peter Spalton, aka The Dating Doctor, has the prescription you need. Spalton is all about curing the dating and relationship illnesses that are keeping you from finding your mate. He is also an expert in flirting, dating, seduction, body language and so on. Follow Spalton’s advice and you’ll feel better in the morning.

Social Clout: 3,540+ followers, 2,551+ likes

URL: http://www.thedatingdoctor.co.uk/

Bragging Rights: Go inside a woman’s mind

Since growing up a “chubby, poor geek in rural England,” Hayley Quinn knows where frustrated daters are coming from. Quinn has dedicated her life to helping people achieve their own dating success through tailor-made advice and powerful insights. Not only does she offer realistic tips, she also teaches daters to harness the power of text, email and the Internet – what modern daters need.

Social Clout: 1,440+ followers, 490+ likes

URL: http://www.hayleyquinn.com/

Bragging Rights: The country people dating site

Do you prefer riding horses instead of riding in limos? Well, you’ve come to the right place. MuddyMatches is the go-to dating site for country people and those looking for country people. MuddyMatches has been uniting country-minded daters from all walks of life since 2007. The content is fun, entertaining and light, with titles like “How Muddy is Your Profile?”

Social Clout: 1,704+ followers, 413+ likes

URL: http://www.muddymatches.co.uk/

Bragging Rights: Helping everyone find their soul mate

Led by professional life coach Jo Barnett, DatingCoach.me.uk has a gentle and encouraging approach to dating and relationship advice. Barnett really connects with her audience by sharing her firsthand experiences. Readers feel an intimate connection with her, which means they can trust her tips. Barnett’s passion is to help everyone find the one they’re meant to be with.

Social Clout: 353+ likes, 57+ followers

URL: http://www.datingcoach.me.uk/

Bragging Rights: Sophistication

Johnny Cassell is a pickup artist and dating expert for the elite who once believed he had no chance with women – that is, until he started learning from the naturals. He used those techniques to improve his game and is now paying it forward. Cassell gets men the results they want, and he believes you have to improve every aspect of your life if you want to be successful in love.

Social Clout: 831+ followers

URL: http://www.johnnycassell.com/

Bragging Rights: Thousands of matches to prove it

Mary Balfour is a matchmaker and dating coach who has been running Drawing Down the Moon, a London-based dating agency, for more than 24 years. With her experience comes the need to address the tough dating topics, like aging and appearance. Balfour is everything you want in a matchmaker and coach – charming, helpful and always honest.

Social Clout: 440+ followers, 356+ likes

URL: http://www.drawingdownthemoon.co.uk/

Bragging Rights: Knowledge = Power = Love

Paula Rosdol runs the London School of Love and is here to educate you in the ways of dating, courting, mating, romancing and beyond. Rosdol wants readers to take control of their love lives through her personalized multi-step plan to finding “The One.” With knowledge in the latest dating trends, including online dating, sophisticated singles and easy-to-obtain sex, Rosdol knows her stuff.

Social Clout: 750+ followers

URL: http://www.paularosdol.com/

Bragging Rights: Don’t go through dating challenges alone

We Love Dates is a popular dating site that offers quality articles about dating, relationships, love, sex, seniors, breakups – you name it. A group of talented writers share their personal and touching experiences in all matters of the heart. It’s like talking to your BFF. The advice is also candid and witty while being practical and cutting edge. It’s all there waiting for you!

Social Clout: 10,284+ followers, 4,900+ likes

URL: http://www.welovedates.com/