Four Reasons Why I’d Be A Great Matchmaker
Anyone who’s read my blog for a while will know that I met my boyfriend Luke online. And I’m not embarrassed about it. It’s a matter of fact that a lot of people use dating sites now and it’s a really common way to meet someone. When I was using dating sites I didn’t conform to the notions that guys had to make the first move. I was happy enough to send the guy the first message. I’d like to think I’m quite a good judge of character and here are some of the ways I think I’d be a great matchmaker.
Choosing the right places to look
Matchmaking businesses aren’t as common now so it’s unlikely I’d have a book of people to select through. But as a matchmaker, I have a good idea of which sites to find the right people on such as welovedates.com. Depending on what you’re looking for such as companionship, a bit of fun or something more serious dictates which site you should use online.
There are so many different sites out there for every niche, every age range and every desire. So picking the right one is very important.
Writing the perfect profile
From my experience, a good profile can make all the difference to your first impression. I spotted loads of guys online who looked nice but didn’t message them as their profiles were severely lacking substance. If you’re going to take the plunge and message someone, you want to make sure you’ll have things in common. And that you’d get along.
I was very lucky in the fact that Luke’s profile was hefty and he had made a big effort to talk about himself. I really appreciated this and it made my decision to message him much easier.
Working out who’s worth meeting
I don’t know about anyone else but I’ve always been a pretty busy person. So when I was dating I wanted to make sure I only arranged dates with people there was potential with. I didn’t want to waste my time going on loads of dates if I knew that most would end at that date. If you’re going to invest your time you want to know there’s something worth exploring.
Over the years I’ve been on a number of dates that were great but then fizzled out from there. But that’s okay because by going on these dates it helps you know when you meet the right person. Making sure you have plenty in common and your conversations are flowing are two ways to know that someone’s worth the next step.
Presenting yourself at a date
I’ve been on dates which have felt more like interviews which isn’t a fun environment to be in. But everyone treats dates differently. You want to be yourself and make sure that someone gets your personality. But some people choose to tone themselves down a little on that first date which again is fine.
As long as you feel comfortable that’s the most important thing. If I was a matchmaker this would be the best advice I can give. If you’re happy and feel comfortable in what you’re wearing and how you’re acting then you can’t do anything else.
Have you ever used online dating? Or think you’d make a good matchmaker?
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I have never used online dating. It didn’t exist when I started dating. I have seen a number of people say they like it, and i think it probably provides a convenient way to meet people for those with crazy schedules.
You could do it as a sideline, I think it must be much better with someone by your side to help and the personal advice, rather than just figuring it out alone. Mich x
Maybe I should look into it š x
Dating can be such a minefield and having someone alongside you to offer advice would be so helpful to many people.
If you have the time you should go for it…I always knew i’d be good at my job (Web Design) but was worried with having no education…I now run a really successful local web design and SEO agency.
I’ve never used online dating but I know plenty of people who have. I don’t think I know anyone who has used the proper online dating websites though, but some long happily married or engaged couples have come out of POF and even Tinder!
Yeah I know so many. Me and Luke met through OK Cupid and a few of my friends met their partners through the same site x
I met my husband online, not on a dating website though, good old MSN when we were teenagers and had mutual friends! Sounds like you’d make a great matchmaker!
Ohh good old MSN, that’s so cool x
I have used online dating many times but still not sure I would make a great matchmaker.
I have never been an online dater, but I do get what you mean about being a good matchmaker. Some people have it, some people don’t! haha!
Haha I am sure that you would be great. How fab to make love stories happen xx
I wrote the profile for one of my work colleagues and he managed to bag himself a date and almost a year on they are still together x
That’s amazing, I bet it had a lot to do with your amazing profile you created š x
I can’t imagine having to date again. I would be rubbish!