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

Kelly Leary has 28 years in the dating industry and
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a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled
by ABC News, The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher
Magazine, South Florida Business Journal, The Stuart
News, and other publications. All Revolution Dating
members are prescreened first, including background
checks. Professional member photos are taken by the
staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online dating or blind
dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services
that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive
membership, Kelly also holds private singles mixers. For
more information, please call 561-630-XOXO (9696) in
the South Florida area or 772-932-HERE (4373) on the
Treasure Coast or visit us at www.revolutiondating.com.
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