Dating Insights & Advice

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

Pasadena Asian matchmaker example of an awkward first date where a woman looks distant while sitting at a wedding reception

Pasadena Asian Matchmaker: A First Date Mistake to Avoid

November 4, 2016

Why Family Events and Weddings Are the Wrong Setting for a First Date As a matchmaker, I often see well-intentioned clients make decisions that unintentionally…

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Dating Japanese women texting etiquette: A woman smiling at a café table while messaging on her phone after a date.

Texting Etiquette & Dating Japanese Women

November 2, 2016

Dating Japanese Women Tips One of the most common questions I receive after a first date is simple:“What should I text and when?” When dating…

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He Hasn’t Asked Me Out Again Yet

October 31, 2016

Advice from a Santa Monica Asian Matchmaker You had a lovely first date. Perhaps you spent an evening walking past the shops along the Third…

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Asian Christian matchmaker client enjoying a low-pressure coffee first date with a smiling single woman in an elegant café.

Picky Dater? Just Go For Coffee

October 28, 2016

One of the most common patterns I see, especially among thoughtful, intentional clients, is this: You are selective about who you want to build a…

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Dating makeover for men featuring image consulting and wardrobe styling in a boutique setting

Is It Time For A Makeover?

October 25, 2016

Why a Dating Makeover for Men Matters Welcome to Two Asian Matchmakers. We discuss why investing in a dating makeover for men is one of…

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Dating The Wrong One

October 21, 2016

“You won’t find the right one until you let go of the wrong one.”  This is a simple quote, but in my experience as a…

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Japanese matchmaker pairing an accomplished American man and an elegant Japanese woman on a romantic dinner date

Japanese Matchmaker Seeking American Men

October 21, 2016

Japanese matchmaker and Chinese matchmaker affiliates From time to time, I work closely with trusted matchmaker partners overseas, including in Japan and Hong Kong. Through…

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First date advice from Best LA matchmakers showing a man intently studying a menu while his date rests her chin on her hand looking disengaged.

Men Are Undesirable If They Do This

October 19, 2016

Best LA Matchmaker Gives Sound Advice Hello there, I want to share a few observations from recent client feedback, specifically, the small behaviors that quietly…

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Why Do Men Do This

October 17, 2016

There are two patterns I see often when women ask, Why do men do this on early dates?” and both can quietly derail what could…

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Asian woman applying dating profile photo tips by selecting printed lifestyle pictures at a marble table

Posting Proper Dating Photos

October 10, 2016

One of the most common questions I receive is this: How do you show your true self in dating photos? The answer is simpler than…

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