Are there a multitude of factors that contribute to Sam being perpetually single? At this point it’s been 4 (3?) years since his last serious gf and even that was transcontinental
I guess it depends on how you define "single," Anon. As far as I know, is Sam currently in a monogamous, committed, serious relationship with one woman? No. Does he spend many lonely nights, eating pints of Haagen-Dazs, hugging a pillow with his own face on it, watching "The Golden Girls?" Oh, wait, that's some other people hahaha....other people who aren't a gorgeous, rich, famous, fun, all around nice celeb, who basically could be unsingle every night of the week. And given that Sam joined exclusive, celebrity dating app, Raya (below is his profile on Raya from last year), I'd say Sam is JUUUUUST fine in the dating department. So, I wouldn't exactly consider him "single," meaning not dating.
As for why he hasn't had another long term relationship since Mackenzie Mauzy. First, let me reiterate for newbies what my source who confirmed when they broke up and why said. Source said they broke up because, at the time, he wasn’t ready to get married and have kids and that’s what she was looking for. Luckily, she’s now engaged to a great guy and is on her way to having her dreams fulfilled.
Here is my SPECULATION as to why Sam has not settled down with one woman for good yet. I imagine, even though a few years have passed since his last serious relationship, Sam is probably still not ready to get married and have kids. He’s more famous and visible than ever, so he has more opportunities to date literally ANY woman in the world he wants. There’s no resisting that Samshine. He doesn’t have a biological clock, he can take all the time in the world to continue to enjoy the dating opportunities his fame and fortune provide for him now. Also, he’s super busy with more projects than ever in his career--that doesn’t leave time for cultivating a serious relationship. Dating around, yes. Making one person his priority, no. In addition, Sam has talked about the impact that his parents’ divorce and his father not being in his life has had on him, and not wanting that for himself. Just my guess is, he’s probably scared to make the same choices and is taking his time.
In summary: I think Sam is still “single” because he can be, he got a late start and is making up for lost time dating around, he’s focused on his career and is busier than ever, and he’s scared to get divorced the way his parents did.
I think Sam will go one of two ways: he’ll meet a woman who will so knock him off his feet, that even if he wanted to, he won’t be able to say no, and he’ll realize she’s “the one” so he’ll take the risk, get married, and have kids. OR, he’ll go the way of fellow Scotsman, Gerry Butler and still be dating hotties into his fifties and beyond. Neither choice sounds bad to me. Sam seems happy with his life the way it is. I say, let him live! However HE sees fit.
