Let’s face it; dating sucks. I know, because I’m the matchmaker that’s heard it all. I think the number one complaint is that dating apps specifically, are often a bait and switch. I’ve heard the terms “fraud”, “fake news” “not what I signed up for” and “they don’t look like their profile picture” used synonymously with online dating.
While I don’t just focus on millionaire dating, I ensure that they are hand-picked and I am pretty exclusive with whom I select to work with.
Often people come to me when they are tired of using the free sites to meet singles because it gets them nowhere fast.
Using a matchmaking service, what it means
When a person is ready to use a matchmaking service, it typically means they are ready for a long-lasting relationship and are tired of the games and disappointment that come along with free dating sites and single events.
You don’t have to be a millionaire matchmaker to have millionaire clients or people who enjoy millionaire dating, but the main focus is to find people who are financially, emotionally and physically compatible.
So what is the best way to avoid going to single events and still meet the right person?
Well, of course it goes a long way to get out there and be seen. If you expect to meet someone while sitting in your pajamas in front of the T.V., well you’re stuck with the negatives that come along with online dating, especially if you’re searching the free sites to meet singles. You rarely get what you see.
But when you are out of the house – on a normal work day or evening out –say out to lunch or dinner with friends, it’s always great to smile at that person across the room that catches your eye. The idea is to be in an atmosphere that is natural to you- not a chat room or singles event. I find that the best places to meet singles are while doing everyday things. Grocery shopping, browsing storefronts on a random weekend, getting coffee, picking up take out, exercising.
4 ways to meet people naturally
1. Go grocery shopping after work when most people (both men and women are out looking for dinner). I’ve heard so many times that the produce department is the best pick up location for other healthy minded individuals. I’ve been picked up by the kale many times myself (and I hate kale).
2. Volunteer! There is nothing sexier than a humanitarian and the best place to know if a person has a good heart is by meeting someone at a Charity event. You both get stars for that!
3. Join a gym! There is nothing like getting your heart racing and then meeting someone next to you on the treadmill that spikes your heart rate up even higher. Smile at them and then keep running- they’ll try and catch up to you while smiling back. You can talk about your run afterwards and compare injuries.
4. Go to happy hour. Even if you don’t drink, order a seltzer with lemon. A relaxed bar atmosphere right after work is the best way to let off some steam from the workday and meet other professionals without staying out too late (after all you have to get to the gym early the next morning!)
Lesson Learned
You don’t need to attend single events or use free sites to meet singles, its as easy as just being yourself and ding the everyday activities that come natural to you- just at the right times of day and with a smile on your face. Remember, a smile can go a long way – even if its fro macros the room.