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Sam Stieler
Writer, DatingAdvice.com
"Interested in human behavior and why we act the way we do. "
Dating Experience:
11 Years
Expertise:
Sam has a deep interest in human behavior, psychology and why we act the way we do. He has studied these topics extensively and learns something new about male/female relationships every single day. Sam is primarily interested in the concept of personal growth and honesty, and the way these two factors lie at the heart of successfully attracting, and keeping, the sort of partner you've always wanted.
Background:
Sam has dated quite a bit and has enjoyed a variety of different types of relationships, from the serious to the less so. Because dating and relationships form one of his greatest personal interests, he also speaks with everyone he meets about these topics.
Hobbies:
Travel! Sam has visited three new countries in the last two months and plans on visiting many more over the course of the year.
Drawing. One of his favorite ways to spend an afternoon is sitting in a cafe sketching everything and everyone.
Dancing. Sam loves to go to the club and dance, which he says is better than therapy.
Sam's Latest Articles
Your dating past is always a tricky conversational topic to broach with a lady you’re going out with, but it’s even more problematic when you’re...READ MORE »
Dating can be really tricky if you’re gay and live in a small community. Part of this difficulty is nothing more than simple math. Gay people...READ MORE »
It’s sort of every man’s fantasy to be able to approach any woman he finds attractive at any time, no matter where she is or what she’s doing....READ MORE »
Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen a real change in public perception regarding gay people. While I’m not ignorant to the fact the gay community...READ MORE »
Let’s face it — even in a world that is considerably more gay friendly than it was a decade or two ago, gay men are still in the sexual minority,...READ MORE »
At one point or another, every woman has found herself both attracted to a man and unsure if that man was interested in her, too. This is a tough...READ MORE »
NYC is well known as a mecca for gay men, and with good reason. Your average Manhattan or Brooklyn establishment features a decidedly mixed...READ MORE »
The season for summer love is over, and unless you want to spend winter’s long, cold months alone, you better get started looking for love now.
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One of the keys to successful online dating is in picking the right dating site to join. The wrong site will waste your time and cause a whole lot of...READ MORE »
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