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Showers of Happiness to Wendy and Bill!

Last week I attended a shower for Wendy and Bill, a couple I matched together  September 2010, and the big DAY is less than weeks away at a family ceremony in Mexico!!!! Kim P (pictured right),  referred Wendy (62, pictured center) a friend of hers to me to help her in her quest to finding […]

Victoria Singles Event…..What a Night!

Well from the amount of warm emails I received and the buzz at the venue last Thursday night the Matchmaker For Hire/Church and State Singles Event was a total hit. I had a great time loved the food, loved the wine. I had a lot of fun reading  your responses to the question “What kind […]

Our Girl

We are sad to announce the passing of Helénè Falardeau, a beloved dear friend and colleague of Jill and myself for some years. She is now at peace from her 5+ year courageous battle with cancer. Helene’s life was a great source of pride and inspiration thru her art, her attention to detail and her […]

VICTORIA’S SINGLES EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Due to popular demand, we have finalized details around a return of our Singles Event in Victoria.  I have once again partnered with Kim Pullen, Proprietor of Church & State Wines.  This is a unique opportunity to meet, mix and mingle with other singles, make friends, and have fun with the possibility of meeting that […]

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Curiosity and First Date Anxiety

Here’s an article featured in the Victoria Times Colonist Healthly Living Section, Sunday September 18th, 2011:   Are you paralyzed at the thought of a first date? Do all sorts of “I’m not ready to date there’s no one out there for me anyway” excuses flood your consciousness? Would you rather sit safely behind your […]

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Dad It’s Time You Started Dating

Here’s an article that ran in the Vancouver Sun a few years ago that still rings true. The gentleman in the article is still happily matched with the girl I introduced him to. “Dad It’s Time You Started Dating” As with all life changing moments, John’s did not reveal itself as such at the time.  […]

How to Be Your Own Matchmaker

Here’s an article that I wrote and was published in the Vancouver Sun and the Victoria Times Colonist:  You’re single, profiled on multiple Internet dating sites and still you’re facing the prospect of another month without a successful date or relationship. You can always hire a professional matchmaker like me to find you your soul-mate, but […]

Finding Love in a Widow’s Jungle

Here’s an article titled “Finding Love in a  Widow’s Jungle” that originally appeared in the Vancouver Sun and Victoria Times Colonist back in 2004. I just recently touched base with Sheila and she and Merv’s relationship is still going strong, She’s 82 now it feels great to know that I was part of making the past […]

Live Longer? Get Married.

Here is an edited excerpt from an article  which was published in the Victoria Times Colonist in 2009: You say you want to live longer? Easy, forget the gym the vitamins and the vegan diet, just get married. Studies have shown that people in long term relationships and especially those in traditional marriages live on […]

Weather Got You Thinking of a New Romance?

Psychologists say that to some extent the weather at this time of year can motivate us to couple up. Singles are looking for someone to share their favorite activities during these upcoming hot summer days and warm summer nights. Tanya, a proactive 35-year old Island single is a case in point; She’s just hired a […]