Page 5 - Waterways - August '19

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The Singles Scene Column ©

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