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your personality and interests, and getting beginning your search for a company. wear, what type of venue to choose for the
some insight on your relationship goals. This knowledge will help the matchmaker first outing, and tips for “first impres-
Only then will they start searching for a quickly narrow down the field of poten- sion management.” After the date, most
good match. tial dates, saving you time and, possibly, matchmaking companies will ask for your
One service claims that, after the initial money. Another benefit of this kind of feedback, so they can “tweak your love
interview with a client, its process includes self-searching is it’s always useful to learn strategy,” as one site gushed.
a consultation, a personal search by the more about your own needs and wants, “Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me
matchmaker, match selection, dating, and whether you decide to remain single, want a match!” MSN
feedback and review sessions. to date multiple people, or opt for trying to
COSTS find a long-term partner.
Another difference is dating sites are Do you want to only look at the websites
generally up front about how much their of providers located in and serving your
service costs per month, while most match- geographical region? Or are you willing to
makers are not so transparent. In fact, expand your search to try for a long-dis-
prices can seldom be found on matchmak- tance relationship? Either way, you may
ing websites. You’ll have to speak directly want to look for a matchmaker specializing
to a representative to find out about costs. in the demographic and profile of the type
People who have worked with match- of person you’re most interested in dating.
makers warn you shouldn’t sign up for the CHECK BEFORE YOU USE
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thoroughly before signing it. If the fee is the Better Business Bureau for any customer
particularly high, you might want to have complaint before signing a contract.
a lawyer check over the contract as well. Some companies find matches only for
Matchmaking services are a lot more women, others only for men. A few com- ONLINE:
expensive than online dating apps. Prices panies say they match people who identify MontanaSeniorNews.com
for matchmakers can range from $500 to as LGBTQ+. Others specialize in matching
$50,000, or even more, per match. Some people of particular religious faiths. Most
companies, though, charge not per match services cover all adult age ranges, but a few OR
but for a guaranteed number of dates or for focus on people who are 50-plus.
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