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Lucas Anderson
Lifestyle Writer
Lucas Anderson blends his background in social and human behavior, along with digital marketing, seamlessly into his writing for thecandiddate.com.
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10 posts • Last Updated 8/14/24
Romance scams take $304 million a year. See how the cons work, the red flags and pleas for money to spot, and why isolated or generous people are targets. Read More »
How dating apps build suggested matches like daily picks and top picks, the upside for finding real connections, and the risks of burnout and data privacy. Read More »
A roundup of adult sites and apps for hookups and kink, led by AdultFriendFinder and its 104 million-plus profiles, with pros and cons for each. Read More »
Samir Mourani, a men's dating expert, uses Gent's Post and the Gent's Talk podcast to help men open up about vulnerability and rethink masculinity. Read More »
First-date nerves? Get ready by scoping the venue and picking an outfit, then use icebreakers that work, skip polarizing topics and watch for red flags. Read More »
How open relationships work, the 4 main types from swinging and polyamory to relationship anarchy and monogamish setups, and the benefits and hurdles. Read More »
At Alchemy of Love, Angela Amias and Daniel Boscaljon use dream analysis to help people heal and connect. See how it works for couples, with tips to try. Read More »
How swiping took over dating apps, the game-like psychology behind it, what shapes your matches, and its effects on mental health and relationships. Read More »
Why couples hold hands or kiss in public, what PDA says about a relationship, how much is too much, and how to read the room in public or formal settings. Read More »
What Netflix and chill really means in dating, where the phrase came from, how COVID-19 changed date nights, and etiquette from intentions to consent. Read More »










