Dating Advice

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Fireworks are for the 4th of July.  Studies show that attraction can develop over time. It is impossible to know someone well enough in just a few hours. While chemistry is important, feeling love (or lust) at first sight isn’t a realistic gauge of a relationship’s success. Not feeling those love-dovey sparks on the very […]

Finding love by using a matchmaking service is getting more and more popular. The quest for finding love is  someone to spend the rest of your life with and it is not an easy task. However, the journey for finding someone to love can be both a thrilling and frustrating experience. There is no specific […]

Have you ever wondered if someone you’re attracted to is flirting or friendly?  It certainly can be confusing. My Clients tell me that trying to figure out whether a person has romantic feelings for you is one of the most frustrating things about dating. What exactly is flirting? In general you behave as if you […]

There are many first date strategies that lead to 2nd dates.  It is an important behavior that can impact the chances of getting a second date. Genevieve Zawada, Certified Matchmaker and Founder of Elect Club , London’s most exclusive and prestigious matchmaking service, weighs in with tips on how to be good at first date […]

What are first date questions that will get you a second date? Your First Date with someone new can be nerve-wracking, to say the least. You could be worried about awkward silences or a lack of conversation topics or even saying the wrong thing. Never fear; we’ve got you covered. Follow our guideline of questions […]

There are many sides to the phenomenon of unmarried women who have to choose between love or money.  For years they have been putting their dating lives on hold to pursue their careers. This is a reflection of big changes in society, of what women now want in life, and of what modern relationships look […]

Looking for Halloween costume ideas for couples? Long before donning a scary costume became a thing, believe it or not, matchmaking played a part in many traditional Halloween rituals in the 1700’s and 1800’s. In particular, many had to do with helping young women identify their future husbands and reassuring them that they would someday […]

Why don’t people go straight to the date? Much of online dating has used private messaging as a core way for singles to communicate prior to meeting in person rather than go straight to the date. Tinder’s entire value proposition is that it connects you with other users nearby with whom you can immediately start […]

It’s that time of year when holiday fear meet holiday cheer. Have yourself a merry little Christmas. That’s what we’ll be humming but how can you help make your relationships shine brightly beyond the holiday season? Professional Matchmaker Julia McCurley shares some relationship advice on how you can create the love you want. Let’s face […]