H4M Blog

Being purposeful is admirable. Being restrictive can be off-putting. What kind of dater are you? When we as humans are goal setting and results-oriented in our professional and personal life, does it appropriately transfer to our dating style? Can humans control everything? Is there a higher power at work to make things come true for you, sometimes even greater than the goals you had set for yourself? Do you believe in the difference between purpose and power?

Sure, it’s true when Certified Matchmakers interview an eligible single, we cover all the parameters - age range, height, body type, education, career. You bet. But then we take it a step further and dig deeper than an online dating website or app ever could. We drill down to the most compatible factors or indicators: key qualities and values. After eight years and thousands of interviews, a single phrase stands out to me as the most striking descriptor. An eligible single said to me just days ago, “I'm seeking interesting and interested” and a light bulb went off.

As a straight ally working hard to own and operate an LGBTQ matchmaking company, I have always engaged in annual PRIDE celebrations to support the community. This year looked a bit different...

Stop literally counting the passing or passed weeks, the days, the missed events, or holiday norms. Just stop. And wake up to a new day, with new determination, and start looking FORWARD. Decide today that you're either committing to…

For more than seven years, I have interviewed, talked to, listened to, met with, became friends with, cheered on, consoled, and encouraged thousands of LGBTQ singles, from ages 20s to 70s. Love is not a day on the calendar…

Setting your intention to find love in the new year is something I annually encourage all singles to do. But it does not always result in a smooth, steady or speedy journey…

Hurry folks, as you may not have heard...Meetup is having a hard time getting folks to actually show up at events. That’s right. The online social site for meeting like-minded people has...

This time last year, I remember vividly hearing folks refer to their intention for the new year. The word "intention" was rolling off tongues as the newest and hottest mantra. What was…

Nothing beats a certified matchmaker’s voicemail, email, or live announcement to learn that a current or former client got engaged—or even married! That’s how this particular Matchmaker Mon…

But what do I know? I’ve only been a proponent for more traditional introductions, courting, and dating, since, well since, forever. I’m a romantic at heart I guess? But I’m also pretty pra…