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Smooth sailing isn’t exactly how anyone would describe dating nowadays, or ever. If you’ve ever watched Hitch or any other kind of rom-com, you’ll know people have struggled with dating long before iPhones were born. But dating doesn’t have to be a constant challenge either.
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Whether you’re new to the dating scene or returning after an extended break, our articles can help you face the unknowns of connecting with someone new and beat the pressure of first impressions. Learn strategies for building confidence and practicing mindful dating habits.
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Benjamin Clark is a life and relationship coach blending strategy and empathy for gay dating guidance on thecandiddate.com.
Before you blame the apps, check whether you have the time and headspace for dating. Five honest questions help you set priorities and goals.
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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.
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.
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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.
A dating coach's four ways to handle rejection: a short pity party, self-compassion, being the chooser, and shadow work to stay hopeful.
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Matthew King is a research analyst and writer using data-driven insights to guide modern daters on thecandiddate.com.
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.
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Amara Okonkwo brings humor and heart to dating news and trends on thecandiddate.com.
Therapist Nicole Richardson explains how understanding your motives and accepting the outcomes of your choices can keep fear from running your love life.
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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.
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.
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Emma Wilson is the Editor-in-Chief at thecandiddate.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being 'boy crazy,' but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. Emma brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to thecandiddate.com.
We polled 1,000-plus single Gen Zers and millennials: 43% avoid dating entirely because of anxiety, and 47% say it's why they're still single.
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Kenji Takahashi is a Women's Dating Expert at thecandiddate.com, writing women's dating guides.
Fall hard and fast, then feel let down? Here are three signs of anxious attachment, from badgering to creating drama, and how slowing down helps you heal.
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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.
Being single isn't a stage to rush through. Unmarried Equality busts myths about singlehood and pushes for equal treatment whatever your marital status.
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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.
Founded by Joanne Ng in 2017, Malaysia's Dateworks matches singles on shared values and coaches them to love themselves before finding love.
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Evelyn Garcia is a dating and relationship expert helping men build confidence and lasting connections on thecandiddate.com.
Dating jitters are normal. Five pre-date habits calm them: practice, counter negative thoughts, focus on what you control, pick a comfy spot and be honest.
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Evelyn Garcia is a dating and relationship expert helping men build confidence and lasting connections on thecandiddate.com.
Still single at 30 and tired of nosy relatives? Five upsides: you didn't settle, you skip drama, you can still have kids and you have time for inner work.
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In 2019, Campaign for Southern Equality surveyed over 5,600 LGBTQ Southerners about health care. What the results show about gaps and long-term outcomes.
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Charlotte Harris is a relationship coach and dating expert specializing in lesbian and LGBTQ+ dating advice on thecandiddate.com.
Too shy to date women? Eight tips to ease the nerves: ask lots of questions, choose the date, wear what feels good, own your shyness and keep practicing.
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