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Number 1

You deserve your person, whatever that looks like to you.

Number 2

Let the universe work for you by putting it out there—he or she is seeking you too.

Number 3

Attend events, volunteer, or travel—expand your horizons and be more eligible than you were yesterday.

Number 4

Offline matchmaking requires human interaction and compatibility based on key values and personal qualities.

Number 5

The best opportunities come from the people you’ve taken the time to get to know.

Number 6

Quality singles recognize the value in themselves.

Number 7

Each relationship and experience is preparing you for the right relationship.

Number 8

There are other quality singles just like you—I meet them every week.

Number 9

You are never too young or too old to fall for the one who deserves your heart.

Number 10

Don’t lose hope. When you find the one for you, the search is worth every minute.

Number 11

Finding a match is like selecting shoes—you may have to try on more than you expected.

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