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

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

16 Days and counting…

As you may have guessed, this is always the busiest time of year for a matchmaker.  Everyone wants a date for Valentines Day!  Well almost everyone…So far this week I have talked to two of my friends that are in relationships and they are actually dreading Valentines Day!  What?  Are you crazy?  They both have boyfriends and they are dreading Valentines Day!  What about those of us that don’t have someone special to share this most romantic day of all days with!  How dare you complain about Valentines Day, you have a boyfriend! LOL Read more

Getting what you want…

Getting what you want is not always easy in life, dating and relationships.  But it doesn’t have to be that difficult!  The biggest mistakes I see people make is that they are either setting their goals too small or having unrealistic expectations.  Look in the mirror.  Do you like what you see?  You have to love you first before you can truly love anyone else.  What do you have to offer?  Are you asking for more or less than you can bring to the table yourself? Read more