Love is everywhere. It’s in the films, books and ads. It’s what drives the retail machine. It’s the universe telling you being in a relationship is the greatest thing. But that only happens when it’s with the right one. How do you find someone special just for you? Here are a few tips:
Use a matchmaking service
Tired of blind dates set up by well-meaning friends and family that go nowhere? It could be because of a limited social network or lack of time, but if you can’t seem to hit the dating jackpot, hiring the services of a matchmaker makes perfect sense.
Be clear on what you want
Knowing what you want out of a relationship will make it easier for your matchmaker to find the kind of matches who will click with you. That’s why you shouldn’t try to fib through the interview or try to come across as someone you’re not. That could derail the process and you could end up being matched with dates who aren’t right for you. Be honest with yourself and your matchmaker regarding your relationship goals.
Watch out for red flags
Some people can sound and look perfect on paper or video but meeting them in real life is an entirely different experience. Be sure to look out for red flags. If your date tries to get serious too fast, shows irresponsible financial behavior or is emotionally too needy, save yourself the trouble, says Lifehacker. Life is already tough. You don’t need all the added hassle.
Talk it out
Discuss the dates with your matchmaker and give an honest feedback on your dates. This will help your matchmaker refine her search, adjust parameters and pools to ensure one of your future matches will turn out to be someone special just for you.
