5 First Date Mistakes Men Make That End In Heartbreak and How To Avoid Them

Written By: Michael Webb

Let’s face it ­­you never get a second chance to make a first impression!

That’s why, if you want to take things further with a woman, you need to show her your best on the very first date. And in actual fact, there are 5 things that men consistently do on first dates that totally destroy their chances of seeing the woman again, and the worst part is they think they’re doing it right! Read more

Social Networking Mischief

With so many ways to communicate, you would think our social lives would be easier. The countless number of social networking sites were most likely designed to bring people together; to find old friends, make new ones or perhaps even find a new love. Yet what is the effect that these sites are doing to those already in relationships? Read more

A man’s point of view…

I have had several emails lately from ladies wanting to know the secret of what men want.  Now this is of course a subject I could ramble on for hours about so instead I asked one of our “guy” date coaches to sum it all up for us in a short and simple manner.

From a man’s point of view…

The question of “what men want” breaks into two parts:  initially and subsequently.  So here goes: Read more

A few good men…

Yes, they do exist and they are in the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The mission of the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new and unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to the needy children in the community.

So what is a matchmaker doing writing about Toys for Tots you ask? Well my job as a matchmaker is to make love happen and what better way to make love happen then to bring a smile to a child’s face. MatchMaker International of Destin, Inc. is proud to announce our office is officially a drop off location for the Foundation. Read more

E-volution

I have never been a big fan of online dating but, I think someone may have actually gotten it right!  Combining online features with old fashion matchmakers and a criminal background check seems to be a step in the right direction.  From a press release last week…The next evolution in dating has arrived and it is called eLove. Never before has a dating service catered so completely to everyone regardless of their age, sex, or relationship goals. With matchmaking offices in 21 states and an online dating network of more than three million singles worldwide, Read more

I think I have heard it all…

Written by:  Kim Norton

Excuses!

OMG I love my job! Every day I come to work and talk to so many people and hear all of their stories and just when I thought I have heard it all…along comes the best excuse ever! Read more

Back to Basics

From one matchmaker to another: “One of my personal clients is very much in need of conversation tips on dates. He is extremely nervous meeting new women and has had a lot of disappointment in his personal life. I’ve been working with him for almost a year now and have given him some conversation starters, but he is asking for more! Do you have any suggestions I may be able to pass his way?”

The greatest compliment you can give someone is your undivided attention. Read more

In Search Of My Final First Date

Written by: Jennifer Cederquist

In Search Of My Final First Date©

It’s what the majority of singles are seeking — the end of the dating game and the beginning of a lasting relationship.  We explore every avenue that sounds promising, while at the same time we tire of putting forth such effort.  The use of internet dating sites becomes a part time job.  Blind dates turn into interviews.  The whole process of finding a soul mate starts to take on a clinical feel.  Yet, what alternative is there?  Read more

Get Over Your Breakup In Just 21 Days

My friend Lisa Steadman authors The Breakup Chronicles and is also a relationship coach extraordinaire and best selling author, has a brand new book coming out today that will seriously rock your world if you’re going through a breakup or struggling to heal and move on from past heartbreak.  If you are working on being true to your authentic self I believe this could be a great tool and help you mend a broken heart! Read more

Complicated?

I was on my Facebook today and noticed under Relationship Status there was an option for “It’s Complicated.”  Which lead me to the thought of why not “I’m Complicated!” and while we are at it lets toss some more in the mix…I’m not perfect!

Wouldn’t it be nice if we all came with warning labels?  “High Maintenance, Fears Commitment, Co-Dependent, Momma’s Boy, Jealous Tendencies etc.” Imagine being on a first date and being able to see that person’s true authentic self.  No games, no hidden agendas’ just the real person.  We could decide right there if we were interested in a second date. Read more

eHarmony ~ A Social Experiment

As a matchmaker I am always curious as to what others in the industry are doing.  I have heard a lot about most of the popular dating sites out there and have always been intrigued as to why so many people have told me they have been rejected by eHarmony.  In efforts to understand this I spent about 30 minutes completing their profile questions about me personally to see how accurately their matching would work. Read more

Men and the Dreaded Pull Back Phase

Written by: Heidi Bilonick

How to tell if this is Normal or If He’s Just Not into You

You are trucking along fine. You’ve met a great guy. He’s calling all the time.
You go out and things are marvelous! You tell all your friends about the great new guy you’re dating. You even start to think of him as your boyfriend. Then all of the sudden, he stops calling. Or, he tells you to call him and he is suddenly busy. Read more

Rant from a 30 something…

What works for you in your 20’s could be your relationship demise in your 30’s…

Dating in your thirties, I feel is different then dating in your twenties, or your teens. Well of course you say, its uncharted territory, and ever changing with time. We are ever changing with time. We grow, we become more knowledgeable, sometimes more jaded.

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Finding Love and Romance

I have been getting a ton of inquiries in my email lately from people who read my blog and want to know more about how they can get involved in my dating service and what it is really all about. It certainly isn’t anything like any of the online dating sites out there. In fact, it is very different from online dating. Think of me as an old fashion matchmaker. It actually makes my skin crawl that people buy into the whole letting a computer decide who is right for you theory. We are real people, with real feelings and real emotions that need to be handled with real care and sometimes even a little touch love. Read more

The porch swing test…

As a matchmaker I am usually the one that friends, family, even strangers turn to when they need advice on their love life.   This means I hear ALL the stories, the good, the bad and the ugly! More often then not it typically boils down to one thing…is this the person right for me, how can I tell, how can I be sure?

Well the answer is you can’t be sure and only YOU can make that decision.   We don’t come with warning labels, expiration dates or guarantees!  Read more

Leap of faith…

Saturday night I jumped.  I did it!  It was amazing, exhilarating and scary all at the same time.  I was standing there looking down with my heart racing and all I kept thinking was “this is crazy, I can’t do it!”  But I did!  I haven’t felt knots in my belly like that in such a long time and it was worth it! It made me feel alive.

Funny though, I got to thinking…why was it so hard to step off that 75 foot cliff?  I had my safety harness, something to hold on to and a big bouncy pillow to catch my fall.  I realized it was my aged wisdom that wanted to hold me back. Read more

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