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Anthony Canapi, MA, AMFT

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👨🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 Your Gay Love Guru
📖 As seen in Out! | HuffPost | Yahoo | Pride.com
📍 Los Angeles
↓ Gay Matchmaking • Gay Coaching • Therapy

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🌟 As seen on HuffPost 🌟
 We are beyond thrilled to share that our Founder & CEO, @matchmakeranthonycanapi, has been featured on @huffpost in their article “I Asked Dating Experts How Long Is Too Long To Wait For A Text Back.” 💬💖

“As a Gay Matchmaker, I love sharing insights on building meaningful connections, and it’s an honor to be part of such an important conversation.”💫

You can check out the full article to learn more about texting in dating and what it really means when someone doesn’t respond right away! 🏳️‍🌈✨

📲 https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/how-long-to-wait-for-text-back_uk_67bee485e4b0d509934ac3bd

Looking for personalized advice and guidance in your dating journey? Hire our Founder, Anthony, as your Gay Matchmaker today and start building meaningful connections! ❤️ by @anthonycanapi

CALLING ALL DADDIES 👨🏼👨🏿👨🏻👨🏽👨🏾 (and those who adore them)
 We’re proud to share that our Founder, Anthony Canapi (@yourgaymatchmaker), has been featured once again in Pride.com’s spicy new feature: “14 Reasons Why Gays Love Daddies, According to Sex & Dating Experts.” 😏🧠💘

✨ Because let’s be real: daddies aren’t just a vibe. They’re a whole experience. And when it comes to attraction, maturity, stability? Chef’s kiss.💋

“As a Gay Matchmaker, I see it every day; I see firsthand how qualities like emotional maturity, confidence, and grounded masculinity are deeply attractive for other gay men. For many, dating A Daddy means seeking a partner who leads with experience, presence, and emotional depth.”

🌈 A daddy is more than a fetish. It’s emotional compatibility, shared values, and that delicious power dynamic (when it’s healthy). We love to see it. 🥂

🔥 If you’re a daddy or daddy-leaning, and ready to find a connection deeper than your Instagram DMs — we got you.

💘 Apply now to work with Anthony & the Gay Matchmaking team: authentic matches, curated with care, and always daddy-approved.

📖 Read the article on Pride.com – https://www.pride.com/answers-advice/love-and-sex/gay-daddies
 📲 And when you’re done, come find your match. The boys are waiting…

#gaydaddy #gay #instagay #gayman #gayboy #gaymen #gaypride #gaybear #gaylife #gayguy #gaybeard #gaystagram #gayfit #gaylove #gayhot #gayfollow #gayselfie #gayfitness #daddy #scruff #gayuk #lgbt #gayhunk #gayworld #beardedgay #pride #gayjock #gaymuscle #bear #beard by @anthonycanapi

🌈 As seen on Yahoo! 📰✨

We’re proud to share that our Founder, Anthony Canapi, @yourgaymatchmaker at @bestmanmatchmaking, has been featured in one of the biggest names in the early history of the internet, @yahoo on their recent lifestyle article: “What is ‘pocketing’ & are LGBTQ+ daters more likely to be victims?”

“Dating in 2025 isn’t easy — especially for LGBTQ+ singles navigating a landscape full of toxic dating trends like ghosting, situationships… and now, pocketing.” 💔

In the article, Anthony sheds light on why pocketing happens, how it uniquely affects queer relationships, and why open communication and self-worth are key. 🧠🗣️

🏳️‍🌈 “Sometimes it’s not just fear of commitment — it’s fear of discrimination. But your identity and your love deserve to be seen.”
Read the full article now and learn how to spot the signs, trust your gut, and stop being pocketed. 🧭✨

📲 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/pocketing-lgbtq-daters-more-likely-015226537.html

Ready for real love — not just to be kept a secret? Let Anthony help you find the connection you actually deserve. ❤️

#gay #instagay #gayboy #lgbt #lgbtq #gayman #pride #gaypride #gaymen #gayguy #love #gaylife #queer #loveislove #lesbian #gaylove #gaystagram #gayfollow #instagood #bisexual #gayhot #boy #follow #gayselfie #gaybrasil #dragqueen #gaybear #trans #like #instagram by @anthonycanapi

Larry’s next love. My newest for @outmagazine #lgbtq #queer #matchmaking by @anthonycanapi

Making Homophobes Uncomfortable Since 2022 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride is more then just celebrating who you are and who you want beside you- it serves as a reminder to the countless LGBTQPIA2S+ activists, advocates, influencers, leaders, everyday people who fight for our right to love openly, live authentically, and build meaningful lives.

At Best Man Matchmaking, as we continue to evolve, we’re proud to continue that legacy every day by helping gay men genuinely connect for the purpose to find lasting love. 💞

Everyone deserves someone to come home to, andove is worth celebrating, investing in, and worth finding.

In celebration and to honor Pride Month, matchmaking memberships are 20% for the month of June.

Are you ready for love? Use the link in our bio to schedule a call.

Happy Pride Month from Best Man Matchmaking 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#pride #loveislove #gay #happypride #gaymatchmaking by @anthonycanapi

Help me find Jason’s (Salina Estitties) man! Are you him?

#rupaulsdragrace #rupaulsdragraceallstars11 #salinaestitties #teamestitties #gaymatchmaker by @anthonycanapi

Are you his match? DM me to find out!

#gaymatchmaker #gaymen #lgbt #gaysingle #gaydating by @anthonycanapi

When older gay men only want younger partners, it's rarely vanity. ⁣
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Anthony Canapi calls it frozen dating expectations. ⁣
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A whole generation built their lives through the HIV crisis, when love wasn't safe and being yourself wasn't an option. ⁣
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The rigidity isn't about looks. It's about a 20s that never got to happen.⁣
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🎧 New episode out now. by @anthonycanapi

Are you Joshua’s match? DM me to qualify!

#gay #gaymatchmaker #weho #theabbey #gaydating by @anthonycanapi

I’m a Dating Professional, not a 📯 service 🍆💦🍑

#gaymatchmaker #gaymatchmaking #gaysofinstagram #losangeles #dtla by @anthonycanapi

Are you Patrick’s match? DM me to qualify!

#gaymatchmaker #gaymatchmaking #gaymen #gaygay #westhollywood by @anthonycanapi

Are you actually ready to be in a relationship? #gaymen #gaydating #gaymatchmaker #instagay #wehogays by @anthonycanapi