Online Dating Hasn't Killed Matchmakers

CHICAGO TRIBUNE - Oct 23 - A matchmaking school is reporting growing enrollment. "People have dating overload - they're on Tinder, Match, OKCupid," said Talia Goldstein, co-founder and CEO of Three Day Rule, Match.com's "white glove" matchmaking partner. "People are getting so confused by all the options that they are looking for someone to help them." Three Day Rule charges $3,5K for three months of personal matchmaking and $5K for a six-month package that includes date coaching, styling and professional photography. Some matchmakers say their clientele is getting younger. Business models among matchmakers vary widely. On the high end, Selective Search, charges $25K. 90% of the clients are men, who are matched with dates who do not pay for the service. On the other end is Project Fixup, a startup that charges $20 per setup.

by Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
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I read an article earlier last week that stated the majority of online dating relationships don't last. Could it be because we're going on more dates than before? In the days of the bar scene we went on less dates. Now we're going on dates a few times a week with people we meet online. I wonder if this has any effect on it...