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Dating

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