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Samuel Green
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Samuel Green is a Managing Editor at thecandiddate.com, overseeing editorial workflows and review accuracy.
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69 posts • Last Updated 7/29/26
30% of daters say they took a dinner date just for the free food. Foodie calls span ages, including 1 in 4 adults 65+, and the West leads at 35%. Read More »
Eight love and relationship self-help books worth reading, including Student of Love, Date Smarter and Finding Love Again, with the core lesson of each. Read More »
Psychologist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish answers in-law questions: mistakes at family gatherings, toxic mother-son dynamics, staying neutral and boundaries. Read More »
Coach Melissa Josue explains how anxious attachment shows up in dating, how to quiet an oversensitive alarm system, and how to date from a grounded place. Read More »
noii lets singles video speed date before they meet, so they can gauge chemistry early and skip mediocre first dates. Here's how the app works. Read More »
Benjamin Meyer, a neurodivergent couples counselor and licensed clinical social worker, shares ways to ease communication gaps and sensory issues. Read More »
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 »
Australian site Beanstalk Mums gives newly single mothers answers on divorce, money and parenting, plus a supportive community and communication tips. Read More »
Why assumptions about sexuality misread people, how stereotypes linger even in the queer community, and why LGBTQ+ daters should be seen as individuals. Read More »
Beducated's online courses, videos and guides teach pleasure-based sex education, from communication skills to more connected, empowered sex. Read More »
Fourplay Social blends online dating with in-person events, so you and your best friend can double date, meet new people and feel safer on first dates. Read More »
Therapist Nicole Richardson explains how understanding your motives and accepting the outcomes of your choices can keep fear from running your love life. Read More »
Bumble's poll of more than 40,000 young daters points to a 2025 of dependability, platonic bonds, male best friends and small, meaningful gestures. 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 »
Dr. Dana McNeil's Therapy Getaway Intensives let couples tackle problems and learn conflict resolution tools over a weekend away from home. Read More »
Robert Ryall explains why speed dating is an efficient, low-drama way to meet singles and how his Date in a Dash events keep adapting. Read More »
RAW co-founder Marina Anderson explains how real-time photos keep catfish away, why chat limits curb ghosting, and why authenticity matters on apps. 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 »
Relationship coach Emyli Lovz, who works with men, explains how to keep the spark and talk things through once the honeymoon phase is over. Read More »




















