Dating Insights & Advice

Expert matchmaking advice, dating tips, and stories from Matchmaker May.

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What Clients Should Expect When They Come to Us

January 13, 2020

When clients begin working with our professional Asian matchmakers, one of the most important things to understand is the nature of our process. Our role…

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Matchmaker May and candidate reviewing client profiles for relationship-minded women in an elegant setting

Seeking Relationship-Minded Women for Our Private Network

January 6, 2020

The modern dating landscape is louder than it has ever been, yet finding a genuine connection feels harder than ever. At Two Asian Matchmakers, I…

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What to Expect When You Hire A Matchmaker

January 5, 2020

The Type of Person Who Hires a Matchmaker Not everyone chooses to hire a matchmaker, and that’s perfectly okay. Matchmaking is a thoughtful investment, typically…

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Beverly Hills Asian matchmaker May Bugenhagen smiling at a desk with a notebook in an elegant office

Meet The Beverly Hills Asian Matchmaker

August 2, 2017

Many people ask how I began this work and what led me to build Two Asian Matchmakers. Like many meaningful journeys, it started with a…

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Elegant couple reviewing dinner plans on a phone, demonstrating how to date Asian women with confidence and clear intentions

Make Concrete Plans With Her

May 11, 2017

One of the most common frustrations I hear from women is not about uncertainty. They met a man they genuinely like. There is interest on…

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Inexperienced Dater Beware

May 11, 2017

One of the most valuable parts of my work is reviewing date feedback from both sides. Over the years, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern: many…

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Awkward first date at a casual restaurant with an Asian woman looking uncomfortable while her date is distracted on his phone

Bad Asian Date Ideas

December 29, 2016

When it comes to first dates, every detail matters, especially with someone who shares your cultural values and expectations. Over the years, I’ve noticed certain…

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Caucasian man and Asian woman applying Asian matchmaking tips on a first date at an upscale restaurant

Asian Match Making Tips: What Not to Do on a First Date

November 11, 2016

When it comes to meeting someone new, first impressions matter more than most men realize. As a professional matchmaker, I often share essential Asian matchmaking…

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She Thinks You Are Cheap If You Do This

November 9, 2016

When Small Details Shape First Impressions When I prepare my clients for a date, I often remind them that the smallest details can shape a…

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The Details That Quietly End a Second Date

November 7, 2016

One of the most overlooked aspects of dating is also one of the simplest: how you present yourself. From time to time, I hear from…

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