7 Reasons Matchmaking Is Better Than Online Dating

That's right. I've had it with online dating. When I get to Ireland I am going to sign up with a local matchmaker to find my significant other. I've researched it and it looks like the best way to go.

Here’s 7 reasons offline matchmaking is better than online dating. With matchmaking we’re talking about a personalized service where a professional matchmaker helps you meet someone special. Online dating refers to online membership dating sites like Match.com.

1. You only meet singles who are serious about a long-term relationship
With matchmaking it’s certain you’ll only meet people seeking a long-term relationship. People who pay for matchmaking service are serious about finding love. You won’t find anyone who’s looking for a casual fling, who has little or no intention of entering a long-term relationship.

2. Most of work done for you
With matchmaking you’re paying for a premium service. Your professional matchmaker helps you find compatible singles that live near you. This means you don’t have to go trawling through online dating profiles searching for potential matches. You don’t have to prepare your profile. Effectively you provide your details and preferences and the matchmaker finds you compatible dates with relationship-minded people in your area.

3. Guaranteed introductions
When using a professional matchmaker you can expect guaranteed introductions. This means you can be sure you will meet singles who are interested in dating you. In contrast you may not meet anyone that’s compatible or worth pursuing on online dating sites. Even worse, you might get duped by liars, cheaters and phonies.

4. No fake or misleading profiles
With matchmaking there are no fake or misleading dating profiles. People who use the services of a matchmaker are screened to verify the accuracy of their details. In most cases the matchmaker is preparing the profile. They understand that being authentic and real is the foundation for a relationship that lasts.

5. Insider info on dates
Your matchmaker doubles as your personal dating coach. The big bonus here is that you get insider information on your date before the date. Your matchmaker usually has met your date in person and can pass on important information you’d never get from a profile. Your matchmaker can help you to prepare for your date and give solid advice on what to do and what not to do. Using their experience they can offer a range of recommendations to help you get the best result.

6. Honest date feedback
With a matchmaking service you can expect timely objective feedback on your dates. And you get honest feedback after the date. The matchmaker usually knows the person you are dating and plays the role as date facilitator. This gives you a clear answer on whether to continue dating or move on. You can’t get this feedback on online dating sites, you’re always guessing.

7. Much faster, much less time from you
Matchmaking is much more time efficient. You are paying for someone to do the work for you. You don’t have to spend time creating and finessing your profile. You don’t have to send multiple emails and chat with heaps of people, many whom just waste your time. All you have to do is get setup and make yourself available for dates. Matchmaking typically works faster because you’ve hired someone who is paid to get results, they guarantee introductions and must fulfill on this obligation.

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So, there it is. Tell me what you think. I'll be back in the morning to read your comments and reply.
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-to me this sounds more like business then love... But offcourse it might work just fine.dunno
Hope this works for you!thumbs up cheers
Hi Willow,

What a nice informative blog. It all seems great! However, as in business or anything in life, there are never are truly secure guarantees.

I think, whatever works for you, whatever you feel is right for you. If there's some curiosity attracting you to try out matchmaking or any other methods, then go for it. There may be a reason it's calling to you, and if nothing comes from it, then it will be another experience that will only help to make you better and stronger.

Some people find the right person quickly in their lives, some people find the right person for them in person, at work, a friend of a friend, some online, some by matchmaker. Some? Well, you just never know where your special love will appear. It could all just be the luck of a draw, or perhaps it is destiny as some say.

I neither promote or condemn any means of searching for the love of your life, because we just never know. Love is a mystery, but I believe when you do find the right one, all the trials that you've perhaps been through by then, will all have been worth it.

I wish you great success, love and happiness.
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What a nice informative blog. It all seems great! However, as in business or 'anything' in life, there are never truly any secure guarantees. professor
I think if they pick a bad match for you they probably won't return your money.

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I think it is better to look for your match in real life than on line dating. And business matchmaker might not be that honest cos money is the motif.We need try anyway.
Matchmaking has worked well in several parts of the world for centuries.

Not a road I would choose but hope it works for you.
Good convincing article, but it reminded me of the TV show, The Millionaire Matchmaker, with the show host and self-acclaimed, born to be a matchmaker, Patti Stanger (who had trouble finding a match for herself). As others have said, many "matchmakers" are in it for the money and may have poor match making skills.

If you do your research on a matchmaking firm, meet some satisfied/happy clients that were not paid for a testimonial, and feel as Robert said drawn or interested in the service, give it a go! You can only come out smarter for the xperience (and with a little less moola.) cheers teddybear
Im with the lady in black on this one.thumbs up Peonyjennyhandshake
Hello there, may I join your point of view in giving up? This on line thing is not working, I have tried different sites, no luck, as to going to a match maker, I doudt it, as I agree they are there only for your money, I am sure there are hundreds of us in the same situation, who knows what could happen if we started a group, just a thought, anyway goodluck further, stay strong and positive.
Willow, what part of Ireland are you going to - the 1950's? We don't do that any more in Ireland. There is a matchmaking festival in Lisdoonvarna each year but it is really aimed at tourists. Oh I'm sure there is the odd one still around but it is mostly dating sites that people use, just the same as this one. You should try going on the Irish forums and get to know some of the guys there. But you have to understand, you are not going to get to know anyone properly by email. You have to get out and date them. By the way, I met my man on a dating site and he was the love of my life. hug peace
If I was looking for someone I would rather stick with looking for someone in real time.
Lucy. As usual you took the words out of my mouth. hug

To me, it has "Desperation" written all over!doh

Good luck anyway.bouquet
You are right Lucy and Min. Willow, I think you have a very romantic view of Ireland. Be careful that you are not expecting too much.bouquet
Although others can help, no one can fix the broken parts within us except ourselves. It is unfair, unrealistic and unreasonable to expect a change of scenery and/or a romance to cure us. When we acknowledge and accept that we ourselves are ultimately responsible for our own happiness, then we've begun the journey on the road to recovery and fulfillment.
Lucy. We have the same thoughts and philosophy. hug
Well said, Lucy...spot on thumbs up
...and you PAC! thumbs up
I an not being unrealistically optimistic about matchmaking. I just know that the potential matches will be screened more thoroughly.
Hi Willow.

Just be aware however that there are sharks among the so called "Matchmakers" and their main priority is getting money off you rather than having your best interests at heart... It's a business afterall!.
You may or may not be aware, but there have been cases where lonely hearts have paid for the services of Matchmakers and the matches offered were false or set up in order to keep the clientele 'satisfied' and continue deriving payments for their dubious services.
Unless you choose Matchmakers wisely, you could be in for further heartache and strife.

Good luck with all your plans and future happiness.


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