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Samantha Daniels is one of the foremost high-end professional matchmakers and dating experts in the country. She works exclusively with high-profile people, busy executives, and celebrities, who are leaders in their industry and are too busy to find that special someone on their own. She is the founder and president of Samantha’s Table, www.SamanthasTable.com, the bicoastal Matchmaking service “for the discerning… and the discreet” with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Samantha is ivy league educated, a lawyer by trade and has helped over 100 couples get married and thousands of couples get into substantial relationships. Samantha is known for her uncanny ability to understand who goes well with whom as well as her ability to help single people with their dating technique so they can get into serious, long lasting relationships.

Samantha is also a frequently relied upon dating and relationship expert, and is seen regularly on-television, on the radio and in national newspapers and magazines. Samantha has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Late, Late show with Craig Ferguson, Extra, Access Hollywood, CNBC, CNN, and on many others. She has been on numerous talk radio shows including the Adam Carolla Show, the Leeza Gibbons show and the Ed McMahon show to name a few. She has also been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, People Magazine, Fortune, Forbes, and in many other publications.

Additionally Samantha was the inspiration for and a producer on the Darren Star dramedy, Miss Match starring Alicia Silverstone which aired on NBC. The show was based on Samantha’s life story and Silverstone played Samantha’s character in the show. Samantha also speaks often on a variety of dating and relationship topics as well as pop culture/lifestyle topics. She has been a national spokesperson for a number of consumer brands including Crest, Oral B and Febreze.

Samantha is the author of Matchbook: The Diary of a Modern- Day Matchmaker (Simon & Schuster) www.Matchbookthebook.com, a sexy voyeuristic beach read that examines the scandalous love lives of many notable New Yorkers. Matchbook is a cross between Sex in the City and Bridget Jones Diary with indispensable dating advice sprinkled throughout.

Currently Samantha hosts her own internet web series, Relationship Chatter, www.Relationshipchatter.tv where Samantha answers relationship questions with a pop culture spin. Relationship Chatter gets more than 20,000 hits a day, is seen on 20 portals internationally and is a great place to ask a real live expert all your dating, relationship, and romance questions. Samantha is also working on her next book and on a docu-soap set in New York City.

For more information on Samantha Daniels and/or any of her projects, please go to www.SamanthaDaniels.info

Blog Entries by Samantha Daniels

Relationship Advice: How to Tell if He's Ready to Leave

Posted November 22, 2011 | 11/22/11

Relationships are a little prickly. Some days things are great and other days, you feel like your relationship is going to end imminently. Sometimes you feel like you are the luckiest person alive because you have finally found your soulmate and other days, you find yourself wondering what you ever...

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10 Tips for Meeting Your Boyfriend's Ex

Posted July 12, 2011 | 7/12/11

Have you ever wondered how it will be, if and when, you meet your boyfriend's ex? Have you wondered the right things to say, the right things to do and how to act?

I am a Professional Matchmaker and here's what I know...

1. You can be nice. Keep in...

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Romance in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Posted May 2, 2011 | 5/2/11

Have you ever thought about taking a romantic getaway to Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

I am a professional matchmaker and here's what I know...

The pros...

  • It is a straight shot flight from most major cities right into Cancun and then a quick 20 to 40 minute car ride to...
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10 Tips for Finding Romance in Panama

Posted February 17, 2011 | 2/17/11

When it comes to a romantic vacation, it's crucial to pick a place that has the right mix of hotels, fun activities and places for private time together. Panama is that kind of place.

I am a professional matchmaker and here's what I know about romance in Panama...

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A Professional Matchmaker's Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Posted February 11, 2011 | 2/11/11

Are you trying to figure out the perfect gift to get your sweetie for Valentine's Day?

I am a Professional Matchmaker and here's what I know...

On Valentine's Day, the most important thing to do when you are picking out a gift is to make sure it is personal and...

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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Valentine's Day Gift

Posted February 11, 2011 | 2/11/11

Are you feeling a little clueless about how to choose the right Valentine's Day Gift?

I am a Professional Matchmaker and here's what I know:

-- Keep in mind that if you are dating someone, you need to acknowledge Valentine's Day in some way. If you try to pull the...

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Is the Man You Are Dating Being Honest?

Posted January 25, 2011 | 1/25/11

Have you ever wondered whether the person you are dating is really "for real"? Does he seem too perfect or say too many of the right things so frequently that you somehow don't trust him and wonder whether he is just taking you for a ride?

I am a professional...

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10 Things to Know About Romantic Getaways in Croatia

Posted December 14, 2010 | 12/14/10

Have you ever wondered about traveling to Croatia for a romantic getaway?

I am a professional matchmaker and here's what I know:

  1. Traveling to Croatia is not the easiest task but don't let them stop you from going. The easiest route from the United States is to go through London,...
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The 9 Types of Women That Men Fall in Love With

Posted December 6, 2010 | 12/6/10

Have you ever wondered how to make a man fall in love with you?

I am a professional matchmaker, and here's what I know:

  1. Men fall in love with women who seem special, who seem different from the other women with whom they have been out. Make sure to differentiate...
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What Women Really Want From Men They're Dating

Posted August 2, 2010 | 8/2/10

Have you ever wondered what a woman really wants from a man she is dating?

Here's what I know...

1. A woman wants a man to make her feel like a woman. This means that even if you are dating a powerhouse woman -- a CEO of a company, a...

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A Romantic Getaway in Santa Barbara

Posted July 6, 2010 | 7/6/10

Have you been thinking about visiting Santa Barbara with your new beau or significant other for a romantic weekend away from home?

Here's what I know...

1. Santa Barbara is a highly accessible weekend destination. You can fly into Los...

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What Men Really Want in a Woman They Are Dating

Posted June 21, 2010 | 6/21/10

Have you ever wondered what men really want in a woman?

Here's what I know ...

    A man wants a happy woman. This does not mean that she needs to be skipping through the daisy fields or that she needs to be Mary Poppins, but he wants her to...

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Matchmaker in the Know: Rules About Sex When Dating

Posted June 8, 2010 | 6/8/10

Have you ever wondered if there are any real rules about sex when you are dating?
dating?

Here's what I know...

1. There are no real rules when it comes to having sex when you are dating.
You need to make your own rules, the rules that feel...

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Matchmaker in the Know: Dating and the Drunken Phone Call

Posted May 10, 2010 | 5/10/10

Have you ever wondered what is really going on during a drunken phone call from the guy you are dating?

Here's what I know:

1. Men get clingy when they are drunk. If they need reassuring, give it to them immediately so their mind doesn't go wandering to all sorts...

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Matchmaker in the Know: Finding Romance in Turkey

Posted April 22, 2010 | 4/22/10

Have you ever wondered where to find romance in Turkey?

Here's what I know...

1. Don't let the name of this wonderful country fool you, Turkey is definitely for lovers!

2. The easiest way to get from place to place is flying Turkish Air. Yes, they use little...

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Matchmaker in the Know: A Woman's Bad Dating Behavior that a man should question

Posted April 20, 2010 | 4/20/10

Have you ever wondered if the girl you are dating is just too difficult to date long-term?

Here's what I know...

1. If you like someone, you should not write them off at the first sign of bad behavior. Instead, you should take that behavior under advisement and pay attention...

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Matchmaker in the Know: Finding Romance in Costa Rica

Posted April 12, 2010 | 4/12/10

Have you ever wondered where to find romance in Costa Rica?

Here's what I know...

1. Anytime there is a heart racing, death defying activities like Zip lining (check out the Sky Tram zips), there is going to be romance. The fear factor alone makes people hug, caress...

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Matchmaker in the Know: Bad Dating Behavior That You Should Not Tolerate

Posted April 5, 2010 | 4/5/10

Do you ever feel like you put up with so much bad behavior when you are dating that you can't even remember what it is like to date someone good?

Here's what I know:

1. It's easy to excuse a lot of bad behavior if you really like someone, however,...

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Matchmaker in the Know: Advice for Vienna, Tenley and Ali on ABC's The Bachelor

Posted February 24, 2010 | 2/24/10

Have you ever wondered what the girls on The Bachelor are doing wrong and how one of them will really close the deal with Jake?

Here's what I know...

The girls should have spent more time singing their own virtues rather than trashing Vienna. Jake had a thing for...

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Matchmaker in the Know -- Avoiding Valentine's Day Pitfalls

Posted February 14, 2010 | 2/14/10

Have you ever wondered if there are things you might do on Valentine's Day that will kill the night and send your relationship spiraling?

Here's what I know...

Valentine's Day is the one of the biggest breakup days of the year. As surprising as this may sound, it is true....

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