Monday, February 9, 2009

Matchmaking Process of Great Date Now

By Westchester Magazine

What qualifications do you have as a matchmaker? I am certified by the School of Matchmaking and Relationship Sciences by the Matchmaking Institute in New York. Also I'm a trained psychotherapist with specialization in relationship counseling.

With Great Date Now, what are your responsibilities? I screen the candidates, identify personalities, interests, goals, and needs and wants. I screen for urgency, availability, how well they communicate, and vulnerabilites. Once the screening process is complete, the introductions begin!

What are the costs for Great Date Now services? Anywhere from $3,500 to $10,000, depending on how many introductions and services requested. The high cost packages incluge nutritionists, trainers, and dating coaches.

Is matchmaking scientific, psychological, or physical? In matchmaking, you need to rule out the deal breakers, match lifestyles, and allow chemistry to work - if it does. There is no science to it but there is a lot of psychology involved.

Are you single? I happily have a boyfriend that my client introduced me to. I didn't want to meet at first, so he tricked me into meeting with him. I was previously married for 15 years.

How many people have you matched, and of them, how many led to a second date? How many marriages have you had? Currently I have a team of 4 assistant matchmakers who together set up over 100 dinner reservations weekly. That's over 400 dates per month. Last month, about thirty eight percent went on second dates. Many weddings occur frequently.

Where do you send your clients on the first date, how about the worst? We reccomend dinner, drinks, and appetizers at a quiet and nice restaurant. I'd say the worst place is a loud coffee hours or a bar with no atmosphere.

Are you a believer in soulmates? I honestly believe that each of us have lots of soulmates and that timing is essential.

What must you do on a first date? Definately be yourself... and flirt, flirt, flirt, flirt!

What not to do on a first date? Do not talk about previous relationships, complain of anything, or drink more than two alchoholic beverages. Don't bring your cell phone!

What do most men want in a partner? Men may not be superficial but they are visual. Most want honesty, fun, down to earth women.

What's the worst pair you have matched? I've made the mistake of setting up a woman with a cat allergy and a man with a cat. - 15784

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