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Is Professional Matchmaking Worth the Cost?

May Bugenhagen

The Question Behind the Question When most people ask whether professional matchmaking is worth the cost, what they’re really asking is: how much does it…

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Asian Dating in the Fall

September 9, 2025

Why Now is the Best Time to Find Love Labor Day has passed, the days are getting shorter, and fall is officially here. As we…

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Elegant, softly lit restaurant setting with a professional man and woman in their 30s–50s sharing a warm, engaging conversation over dinner, symbolizing connection and intentional dating in a refined matchmaking experience.

What Clients Should Expect When They Come to Us

January 13, 2020

When clients begin working with us, one of the most important things to understand is the nature of the process. Our role is to introduce…

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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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Asian woman and Western man on a candlelit dinner date, smiling and engaged in conversation, representing guided matchmaking for inexperienced daters.

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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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 matchmaker, I often see talented, successful men unintentionally…

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Well-dressed couple enjoying drinks and appetizers on a first date at an elegant restaurant, sharing a comfortable and engaging moment together

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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Man checking shirt for odor and woman touching hair in mirror, highlighting hygiene and first date preparation concerns.

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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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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