See full article and video HERE! The professional world of high-end matchmaking is one of catty competition and tightly held secrets. One figure in the industry, however, has decided to play the game a different way and that decision is benefitting not only her bottom line, but those of numerous [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Lisa Clampitt and Patti discuss the state of the matchmaking industry. February 14, 2010 Hear Radio Spot

Some singles are giving up on personal ads and online dating services to find true love. Instead, they are turning to professional matchmakers for help. Although it may seem old-fashioned, the profession is thriving in the United States. Copyright © 2008 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of [...]

When Stephanie Ross moved from the city to Mineola, she entered a whole new world – and it wasn’t just laid-back replacing hair-on-fire. What really floored the thirtysomething events planner was her social life. It was nowhere. In the city, she’d dated within a wide circle of friends, but she [...]