Where to find a partner
Looking for men in all the right places: Which have you tried?
Matchmaker, matchmaker
Considering a professional matchmaking service? Before signing on, get answers to these questions.
- What will it cost, and what is your billing structure? (Some services sell packages based on number of introductions; for example, six to eight for about $1,500. Others sell a one- to three-year package with unlimited introductions, ranging from $3,500 to $8,500, plus a success fee of around $4,500.)
- What is included in the fee?
- What is your process for finding potential dates, matching dates together and making introductions?
- What is your success rate?
- Do you have a feedback process?
What should you look for? And why do opposites attract? A relationship expert breaks down what brings people together.
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| Method | Pros | Cons |
| Friends/Family Networking | Potential dates recommended by people you know and trust. | Number of available options tends to be limited. |
| Singles' Clubs and Events | Wider networking increases likelihood of meeting someone; joining a club that caters to your personal interest (e.g., dancing, wine tasting, skiing) means you can meet them face-to-face before committing to a “real” date. | Generally fewer men than women in such groups, with the exception of dinner clubs. |
| Speed Dating | Lots and lots of potential dates. | Generally no screening other than groupings according to age, so you'll need to check ahead to find out what the age range of the men will be. Also, because you only get a few minutes with each guy, you'll have to trust first impressions. |
| Online Dating | Again, lots of potential dates. | People often misrepresent themselves as to age, weight, job, income, etc. |
Matchmaker, matchmaker
Considering a professional matchmaking service? Before signing on, get answers to these questions.
- What will it cost, and what is your billing structure? (Some services sell packages based on number of introductions; for example, six to eight for about $1,500. Others sell a one- to three-year package with unlimited introductions, ranging from $3,500 to $8,500, plus a success fee of around $4,500.)
- What is included in the fee?
- What is your process for finding potential dates, matching dates together and making introductions?
- What is your success rate?
- Do you have a feedback process?
What should you look for? And why do opposites attract? A relationship expert breaks down what brings people together.
 | This article was first printed in the February-March 2008 issue of Homemakers Magazine. Click to subscribe online and never miss an issue. |
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