Suggested matchmaking

How can a matchmaker help me meet people?

With a matchmaker, you don’t have to choose between going to the gym or to a bar to try to meet someone. Your matchmaker can find you matches while you’re working out, partying with friends, busy at the office, cleaning your house, walking your dog, sleeping, or whatever else you might be doing.

What do you look for in a matchmaking match?

I always dig into lifestyle values when making matches. This includes education, work life balance, leisure, personal health, and relationships (friends + family!). If the lifestyle values line up, mostly everything else can be situational or negotiable.

Is the LGBTQ+ matchmaking industry booming during the pandemic?

Since the pandemic hit, matchmakers report their business has been booming. Tammy Shaklee, matchmaker and founder of H4M Matchmaking, an LGBTQ+ matchmaking company, is “fascinated” by both the industry’s recent rise and by the self-awareness and relationship preparedness she’s witnessing in clients. “They’re really ready now,” she tells Bustle.

Is matchmaking a good way to meet new people?

For Claire AH, matchmaker, dating coach, and owner of Canada-based Friend of a Friend Matchmaking, the process is a good companion to other ways of meeting people. “Matchmaking is a great tool, but it is not the full toolbox,” AH says.

How long does it take for a matchmaker to work?

But typically, using a professional matchmaker doesn’t automatically yield results. Matchmakers are very careful and thorough with how they match people. Which is a good thing! But unfortunately, it also means that you might have to wait a while—days, weeks, or even months.

Do professional matchmakers have a high success rate?

Success rates don’t lie. Of course, not all professional matchmakers are created equal. But chances are, especially if you live in a big city, you’ll be able to find a professional matchmaker with a high success rate.