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How To Deal With A Cheater

May 25th, 2014|

Q - What do you do if your boyfriend cheated on you, but you still want to be with him? A - Unfortunately, this question is common, and I am all too aware of how painful this situation can be. It is especially painful when you are still in love with the person who cheated on you, and you want to make the relationship work. From my experience there are two different scenarios after a cheating incident occurs. Either the person who cheated is apologetic and says they will never do it again, or the person is not sorry for [...]

6 Tips to First Date Success

May 5th, 2014|

Sometimes, the hardest part about dating isn’t finding a date, but knowing what to do once you are on it. First dates can be especially tricky. Everyone feels nervous and worried about making a good impression. After hearing thousands of dating stories, some more successful than others, I thought I’d share some top tips to ensure your first date goes smoothly, and that you make the best impression possible. Tip 1 - Lead With Confidence Always look your best when you’re going on a date. This may seem obvious to some, but you would be surprised! Wear something that you [...]

How To Tweak your Chemistry Pattern for Relationship Success

April 24th, 2014|

Chemistry. That undefined je ne sais quoi that people search for endlessly. No one is quite sure how to describe it in words. It is simply that “special something” you know you will feel when you meet the right person. People spend years searching for it, and often have no idea exactly what they are looking for other than a feeling. What no one seems to realize is that chemistry is more definable and predictable than how it is portrayed in the movies and on TV. It is more than the indescribable and romantic notion that we were brought up [...]

Finding love comes at a cost

February 13th, 2014|

Ahh, new love. You’ve seen it in the movies, on television and amongst your friends — yet it seems so elusive. Meeting the right person is part luck, but often an investment of time and money as well. There's no doubt sparks still fly at cafes and parties, yet many are turning to a variety of services for a little help. Dating websites and matchmaking services have become go-to resources for people looking for that perfect combination of attraction, intellectual chemistry and just-right caring and giving partner. But getting help with finding a perfect match does not come cheaply. In [...]

Top matchmaker forms school for aspiring Cupids – NY Post

February 12th, 2014|

Lisa Clampitt stocks her Union Square office with red wine and chocolate — ingredients that can heal a broken heart or spark a new romance. In her line of work, she needs to be prepared for both. “I’ve always loved setting people up,” says the 49-year-old matchmaker, who runs the Matchmaking Institute, believed to be the only school for aspiring Cupids. “In New York City, a matchmaker could make well over $100,000 a year and create their own schedule. It’s a real viable career if someone is good at it.” Her parents’ own divorce started her lifelong obsession with connecting [...]

10 Things Matchmaker’s Won’t Tell You- Women’s Day

November 23rd, 2013|

Learn how to tell apart the best set-up services from the dating duds By Kristi Dosh Read more: How to Find the Best Matchmakers - Qualities of Good Matchmaking Services - Woman's Day If you’re short on time, want personalized help or are just looking to try a new way to find a mate, a matchmaker can be a great option. But even though these professionals insert themselves into the most personal parts of singles’ lives, there’s no industry regulator outside of general business-rating entities like the Better Business Bureau. To help you find the best matchmaker for you, we’ve [...]

Code of Ethics

October 16th, 2013|

This mission is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by Certified Matchmakers throughout the Matchmaking Institute's history, are the foundation of Certified Matchmakers' unique purpose and perspective: Customer service Dignity of the person Importance of human relationships Integrity Competence This constellation of core values reflects what is unique to the matchmaking profession. Purpose of the Code of Ethics Professional ethics are at the core of Certified Matchmakers. The profession has an obligation to articulate its basic values, ethical principles, and ethical standards. The Matchmakers Network Code of Ethics sets forth these values, principles, and standards [...]

The Love Professor – Forbes

October 3rd, 2013|

High-end matchmakers are mainstream and here to stay. FORBES has covered the topic, films have been made about them, there’s even a television show about those that demand big money for putting couples together. But one enterprising ‘relationship consultant’ is succeeding in business not only by helping others find love, but by helping others help others find love. Lisa Clampitt’s New York City-based Matchmaking Institute was designed to teach passionate entrepreneurs how to play cupid professionally. Founded in 2003, the school takes on about 50 students per year and in its decade of operations has graduated 500, many starting their [...]

In Search of Love, Wall Streeters Get Help – NY Sun

August 2nd, 2013|

In what may be the most telling symptom yet of a frenzied deal flow on Wall Street, more and more bankers, lawyers and hedge fund types are outsourcing their personal lives. Young and old, rich and richer, overworked single people are increasingly relying on matchmakers to find them a suitable soul mate. While online dating is much too public for high-profile financial types, matchmakers work behind the scenes, with privacy guaranteed. These are not geeks or social dropouts, but rather successful and attractive people who simply don't have time to look for dates. "Some guys are phenomenal catches" says Lisa [...]