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Isabella Thomas
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Isabella Thomas covers people, services, and ideas in the dating and lifestyle sphere at thecandiddate.com, all explored through the lens of making dating enjoyable.
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93 posts • Last Updated 1/13/25
Linda Bloom, LCSW, has counseled couples since 1975. She shares what has changed, what hasn't, and what modern couples can do to build a closer bond. Read More »
Beducated's online courses, videos and guides teach pleasure-based sex education, from communication skills to more connected, empowered sex. Read More »
Michael McNulty, a Ph.D. and LCSW, explains why struggling couples should rebuild their friendship first and how calm talks lead to workable compromises. Read More »
Flure's Dream Matches, a new feature on the sex-positive app, serves up five ideal matches based on your likes, interests and location. Read More »
Matchmaker Jill Dunn clears up common misconceptions about matchmaking, explains how to pick the right one, and what today's daters can expect. Read More »
Veil pairs Muslim singles by personality with marriage as the goal, tackling the stigma of online dating while keeping connections halal and safe. Read More »
Free Dating, a popular free UK site, keeps online dating simple. Here's how it began, how it fights scammers and bad actors, and what challenges it faces. Read More »
Sarah Kramer explains how AstroInner's online psychic readings, which blend intuition with astrology, can offer a fresh view on love and big feelings. Read More »
Burned out on apps? The founder and CEO of Flare Events explains how its relaxed, inclusive in-person events help singles meet face to face. Read More »
Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil shares how to handle the potholes on the road to love, bounce back from rejection, and keep dating with patience and grace. Read More »
SALT gives Christian singles a faith-centered place to date and build community. Here's how the app started and what its faith-forward features offer. Read More »
What a situationship is, how it differs from real dating, eight signs you're in one, and how to move toward something more serious if you want it. Read More »
The Match Pro's Kimberly Simonetti explains how deep conversations and detailed questionnaires shape her careful, high-quality approach to matchmaking. Read More »
Matchmaker Trea Tijmens of SuccessMatch explains why her holistic approach pairs matchmaking with coaching for professionals who are ready for love. Read More »
What heteronormative means, where the idea came from, how it shapes media and social norms, and how it can affect the mental health of those it leaves out. Read More »
Ten matchmakers who help South Asian American singles balance culture and compatibility, from Miloni Chothani of Single to Shaadi to Jasbina Ahluwalia. Read More »
Dating coach Blaine Anderson helps men turn dating around by investing in themselves first, building confidence, and learning how chemistry can be created. Read More »
Geek Meet Club founder Dennie on building a place where geeks can join interest groups, make friends, find community and maybe meet a match. Read More »
LA matchmaker Maria Silba explains how she picks clients, why a strong, fresh pool of singles matters, and the matchmaking myths she wants to clear up. Read More »
Sex coach Stacie Ysidro explains how JAIYA's Erotic Blueprints™ show the way you experience pleasure, and what sex coaching actually involves. Read More »




















