Our favorite couples of 2017
This is the time for year in review lists, and as elite matchmakers, we’re always keeping up with what makes couples tick. In that regard, we present our favorite couples of 2017 — our list of couples who really caught our attention this year. Some just began seeing each other this year. Others have been […]
The dos and don’ts of dating “out of your league”
How many times have you spotted someone you’d like to date, only to have that little voice inside your head tell you she’s/he’s “out of your league”? Should you ignore that voice – or listen to it? The answer depends on a variety of circumstances. As elite matchmakers, we only accept clients who we believe we […]
The power of communicating with your heart
When it comes to lasting relationships, do you know what the most important part of a man’s body is? It’s not what you think. It’s his…heart. That’s right – his heart. One of the biggest myths about men is that they can’t handle emotions. In my years of practice – and certainly in my life […]
How To Avoid Dating Insanity
You’ve probably heard this modern-day definition of insanity – doing the same things over and over, yet somehow expecting different results. Many singles have this same mindset when it comes to dating. The good news is that you can change this way of thinking. It’s certainly true that the older we get, the more set […]
Melania, Ivana, and the importance of boundaries with exes
Exes. You couldn’t live with them. You want to live without them. But – like death and taxes – they’re a part of life. Under the best of circumstances, you and your ex part on friendly terms, and even remain friends. (Yes, this is possible.) Or maybe you’re not on great terms, but you both […]
Ask Nancy: How do I stop building a wall every time I get into a relationship?
Dear Nancy, I really want a relationship but I build a wall every time I get close to another person. Help! – Miriam G. Dear Miriam, Your thoughts are interfering with your heart. Try to examine what it is that is preventing you from moving forward when there’s a possibility of a new relationship. Is […]
This is the time for Jewish singles to embrace new beginnings
Now that the Jewish holidays are behind us, and everyone’s back to their normal schedules, it’s a good time to be reminded of what we promised ourselves just a few weeks ago—to be even better as individuals than we were last year. This is the time of year when everything’s new again. Simchat Torah marked […]
When it comes to dating, trust yourself more and question yourself less
Questions. Life is full of them, and many of us were rightly taught to always ask questions. We’re encouraged to ask questions, both to fortify our minds, and to gain a better understanding of the world around us. These are always good questions: Do I want to have more children? Am I satisfied with my life? […]
How one Jewish couple found the formula for successful relationships
Is there a scientific formula for long-lasting relationships? John and Julie Schwartz Gottman, a long-married couple (they’ve been wed for almost 30 years) who happen to be psychologists, think there is. Their findings, and how they came about them, are detailed in this fascinating article. Though the Gottmans’ work focuses on couples who are already […]
Are you relationship-ready?
As matchmakers, we love connecting singles and making successful matches. Everyone who comes to us wants to be in a long-lasting relationship. We help them find out if they’re ready for such a relationship. In relationships—as in life—there’s a difference between wanting something and being able to handle that something. You’ve heard it before, but […]
Why finding the ideal relationship is like finding the ideal CEO
When the CEO of a top company, agency, or firm steps down, there’s usually a very detailed process for finding a successor. Because the CEO-company relationship is so important, search committees are formed. Top recruiting agencies are consulted. Potential candidates are scrupulously vetted. There’s a good reason for this: the company’s continued success—not to mention […]
Mixing the bitter and the sweet while dating
As we gather at our Seder tables this weekend to celebrate Passover, we take part in a tradition that has bound us together as a people for thousands of years. One of our favorite parts of the Seder is the Hillel Sandwich. That’s where you take some charoset and some horseradish, and mix them together […]