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Liam Smith
Dating Coach
Liam Smith is a relationship coach at thecandiddate.com. His mission is to empower singles to heal, build self-confidence, and find a loving, genuine connection through conscious dating.
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26 posts • Last Updated 9/28/26
A dating coach walks men through eharmony's free filters, like kids, age and height, and the paid ones worth buying, like religion and income. Read More »
A dating coach of 10 years helps Christian singles talk about faith, check for real alignment and have the sex talk early, plus which apps filter by faith. Read More »
Ready to date after divorce? Pick the right site, heal from your ex, write a profile that leads with life, not loss, and know when to mention the divorce. Read More »
Ready for more than a situationship? Be the chooser, bring up exclusivity directly and vulnerably, honor your boundaries and care for yourself if it ends. Read More »
Returning to online dating after a break? Ease in with one app, craft a solid profile, filter by your non-negotiables and ask the right questions early. Read More »
Short on time? A dating coach shares how busy professionals can pick the right app, build a strong profile, schedule swiping and get to dates sooner. Read More »
Tired of chasing someone who barely tries? Five signs of a low-effort match, from words that don't match actions to inconsistent energy, and what to do. Read More »
Words are easy; actions show who's ready for love. Seven green flags of an emotionally available date, from accountability to plans they follow through on. Read More »
Throning is dating someone for the status they bring. Spot five red flags, like being shown off in public but ignored in private, and see why people do it. Read More »
Great on paper isn't enough. Watch for five signs a date isn't emotionally available, like dodging deep talks, never making time and fearing commitment. Read More »
Hot one minute, gone the next? Spot five signs of breadcrumbing, like vague plans and late-night texts, then take four steps to stop it. Read More »
Cuffing season runs roughly October through February. Here's why we pair up in colder months and how to date with intention, not out of loneliness. Read More »
Ghosting is easy, but it hurts. Get kind, honest breakup texts for every stage, from early chats to months together, plus when ghosting is okay. Read More »
Six ways to improve your dating profile and chats, from multiple dynamic photos and a real bio to sharing values and matching your match's energy. Read More »
A dating coach shares six ways she beat dating anxiety, like setting non-negotiables, becoming the chooser, and dating more than one man at a time. Read More »
Five questions to ask before you commit, on shared values, non-negotiables, openness, handling conflict, and a willingness to work through hard times. Read More »
Six signs your partner may be avoidant, from never going deep and hot-and-cold behavior to vanishing when things get good or dodging commitment talks. Read More »
A dating coach's five reasons women should make the first move, from men finding it attractive to building resilience, plus how to ask a man out. Read More »
A dating coach's four ways to handle rejection: a short pity party, self-compassion, being the chooser, and shadow work to stay hopeful. Read More »
Seven signs he's a keeper, from consistency and kindness to empathy, emotional maturity and trust, so you can spot a man who makes you feel safe. Read More »




















