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The Singles Scene Column © If you are reading this column, you are definitely  Do they meet with all of their clients in person, or do
thinking about change, either for yourself or a friend. In they sign-up clients over the phone? If it is only a phone
How to Hire a Matchmaker an age of “online dating-itis” and “textual relationships,” interview, I would opt-out. This is not a good sign. If it’s
By Kelly Leary, M.S., THE single people have become more and more guarded, a skype interview, I would also opt-out.
Florida Matchmaker skeptical and disillusioned. Due to the nationwide  Do they check identification in person and run
The sun is about to set on risks of online dating, thankfully for you, the word background checks?
the summer of love 2019, and “MATCHMAKER” is now a household term, much like  How often will you get a possible introduction? If
it did “happen so fast.” Our a doctor or lawyer. Hiring a matchmaker is trending and it is super limited, like one every month or a total of 5
children will be going back to the more the merrier. People follow the crowd and luckily dates in X amount of time, those are low odds and I would
school and that leaves more for us, all signs point to our door, right above Rocco’s recommend finding a matchmaker with ample resources.
time for us parents! As I like to Tacos in a bustling business community. Since we know  Are there guarantees? Here is the tricky part. Is there
say—“back to school, back to that you are interested in hiring a matchmaker, I have a guarantee that marriage will last forever? I wish there
you!” August is the sunset of composed the following guidelines for you to use when was, but in life and love, the responsibility lies within
summer. It marks the ending of you speak to a matchmaker. A face-to-face meeting is key us. We need to co-create our future and set ourselves up
the season. It is an eye-opener and you can ask her these questions in person. Thank you for success, just like we do on the job. However, doing
too, don’t you think? I love for sharing your time with me today and do share this nothing will make you older and less likely to venture
sunsets personally, in fact, our 70-year-old family business column with your single friends and family as always! out. Grab the bull by the horns, take a deep breath and
in Vermont carries the name “sunset” so the word resonates #ShareTheLove thank me later.
love for me. As I get a little older myself (which does happen Questions to ask your future matchmaker: Looking forward to meeting you soon in my office!
to the best of us), I have learned to appreciate the passage  Will I be able to see photos of my dates before we Much Love and XoXo, Kelly
of time. At a certain age, time becomes more precious and meet and who takes the photos? (Naturally, it is best if the #DontLetTheSunGoDownOnY ou
it certainly moves quickly! That being said—in the blink of photos were taken by your matchmaking team to verify #LeaveYourComfortZone #Yolo #TellYourFriends
an eye—it will be Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and then validity). If there are no photos offered, I would run. #SunsetLove
the BIG Holy Holidays. Another year will have come and  What is your matchmaker’s education level?
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gone. The bells of 2020 will be ringing, and all of us will  How many years has he or she been a recognized Kelly Leary has 28 years in the dating industry and
be wondering about our future and how we want to live and matchmaker? a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled
love more.  Where is the office located? How long has he or she by ABC News, The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher
Singles who have been sitting on the bench are likely to been in that location? Is it a respectable, upbeat office and Magazine, South Florida Business Journal, The Stuart
be thinking about their romantic future. The summer love environment or a temporary suite? After all, location is News, and other publications. All Revolution Dating
possibilities are fading and hopefully, you will feel the urge everything. The more visible a matchmaker is, the more members are prescreened first, including background
to springboard into action. He or she is not going to come clients she is destined to attract. If it is an out of state checks. Professional member photos are taken by the
knocking on your door. If you are lonely--or feeling a little headquarters, it is NOT a good option for you. You will staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online dating or blind
blue--do something about it. You do have control over your be disappointed and they will not have enough members dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services
romantic odds. If you have been online dating for a period for you in the local area. This is just common sense. that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive
of time, and it’s not working, it is time for a change. Don’t  Does he or she offer private events? Are they membership, Kelly also holds private singles mixers. For
let another season go by alone. The world is really in your connected in the charity community? If he or she does more information, please call 561-630-XOXO (9696) in
hands more than you know. You have control. You’ve got this! not have parties as an add-on option—it is likely because the South Florida area or 772-932-HERE (4373) on the
I know you don’t want to spend the holiday season solo, so they don’t have enough members and can’t put them all Treasure Coast or visit us at www.revolutiondating.com.
get moving and leave your comfort zone! It’s that simple. under one roof. All inquiries are confidential.

We See You! THE Florida Matchmakers). Society is tired of online dating,
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August 2019. It is not real. Follow your heart and step up your odds by
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