Sure, we all want to find the picture perfect significant other for ourselves, but sometimes it's even more fun to pull a Fiddler and go full-on matchmaker on your friends. Nowadays, though, old school-style setting up friends for a dinner date just doesn't cut it anymore. Now you need to be a wingman, a bar-going buddy who will help field... CONTINUE READING 17

The most obvious affect the web has had on the dating scene is the ability to search online for a soulmate, a date, even just a hook-up. But which dating sites are successful? Fun? Dangerous? We’ve looked at some of the top sites for meeting people so you can decide which one is right for you. IF YOU'RE AFTER A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP/MAYBE MARRIAGE: The... CONTINUE READING 8

Hilary is one of my favorite clients—she’s 32, beautiful, accomplished, and sincerely seeking partnership, marriage and family with an equally remarkable man. This past summer I was happy to have the chance to introduce Hilary to Glen, a cute, highly successful 36-year-old marketing consultant whose dating life was full and active, but who was still looking for an ideal partner... CONTINUE READING 17

Here’s a plan for my top pick singles party, simply dubbed: “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” I was invited to this kind of party in college and then repeated it later in life, with several variations. Always a huge hit and anything but ordinary, this bash is perfect for the holidays or for the new year when social calendars tend... CONTINUE READING 10

Suzy is one of my all-time favorite personal matchmaking clients, currently topping the success charts here at Cupid’s Coach. At the some-would-say-challenging age of 58, Suzanne is receiving consistently favorable post-date evaluations and during the past year with us, she has had three men interested in pairing off with her. Count them, three…! That’s what I call an admirable situation. I called Suzanne this morning... CONTINUE READING 16

Claudia here, reporting from the City by the Bay! I was so excited to see some of Shecky's favorites like the ladies behind Sheila Kelley S Factor, Julie Ferman of Cupid's Coach and Maybelline makeovers. I also discovered some new brands while I was at it. -Claudia Chan Fur vests are very in this season, so I especially loved this find from... CONTINUE READING 18

So…the holiday season is upon us. You’re single, you wish you weren’t, and you refuse to be sad or lonely this year. Yes? Okay, no sweat—Cupid’s Coach is bursting with suggestions and solutions for approaching the season solo…or maybe not so much solo…. Say Yes, Smile and Schmooze. Accept all of the party invitations that come your way.  What? You don’t... CONTINUE READING 16

As a professional matchmaker with 20 years experience bringing couples together, I love to watch trends—patterns of problematic dating issues developing in our culture. The troublesome question I’m seeing from my female clients this month: “How can I get the guy I’m interested in to pursue me?” And another: “I got a second date invitation from the man I didn’t really like, and the... CONTINUE READING 25