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Introduction services are gaining in popularity
as people find they need help to find Mr. or Ms. Right. There is a range
of dating services available today: some do the matchmaking for you; others
let you select from videos or from short bios. What they all have in common
is a client-base of individuals who are looking for a relationship.
Matchmaking services will typically ask new members to fill in a detailed
questionnaire about themselves, their likes and dislikes, and what kind
of person they're looking for as their ideal mate. Most will perform an
in-depth personal interview with each member. You'll work with a company
consultant who will attempt to find close matches for your personality
profile -- which includes your attitude, emotional maturity, and social
skills -- and provide you with detailed information and phone numbers
of appropriate matches. Both parties are usually notified of a potential
match, so that either can initiate the first phone call. After the call
and possibly first date, each member calls his or her consultant to provide
feedback. Hopefully an on-going relationship will eventually develop between
two members and no further referrals will be supplied unless the relationship
breaks down, at which point the process starts over again.
A matchmaker may also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses,
and tell you how you might be perceived by others. Since no two dating
services are alike, call several to request information about their procedures,
policies, and prices. Don't hesitate to ask questions, and don't be pressured
into making a decision on the spot. Matchmaking services can be expensive,
but they will save you the time and effort of attending socials or sorting
through and responding to personal ads. Before signing with a matchmaker:
Talk to at least three agencies to compare costs and services.
Check the agencies with the Better Business Bureau or your state licensing
board.
Ask for testimonials or referrals to satisfied clients.
Ask how long the agency has been in business.
Ask how many people in your age range they have on their register
of each sex.
Know exactly what the services are, and what they will cost.
Ask about methods of payment. Do they require
all the money in advance of services, or can you pay in installments?
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