After "discovering" Maria through the Girls Gotta Eat podcast and following her on social media, I…read moreknew I needed to sign up for the Agape Match Group Intensive course. I have learned so much about myself and my relationships (romantic, friendships, family, work, etc.) through Maria's Instagram that I wasn't sure what else I would learn through the course and I was blown away by just the first class! Maria and Chrisoula clearly know their stuff. After just a few hours together, they knew each of the 10 women in my class so well. They got us to open up about our fears, doubts, strengths, and hopes. The course is more about finding out what you want in a match and focusing on getting what you want, rather than learning out how to be what someone else wants. It's an empowering and eye-opening weekend. I left with a new group of friends and renewed hope for my future. I know how to make my online dating profile more reflective of who I truly am as a person and how to stand firm to my goals. I am already raving to my single friends and trying to convince them to sign up, too.

I attended the Agape Group Coaching Intensive with Maria and Chrisoula the first week of October…read more2022. This was a virtual program that took place over 3 days in 3-hour sessions, and it was exactly as advertised! Through this program I learned more about myself, my dating history and how to create better/more successful dating scenarios and situations for myself in the future. I am a self-proclaimed self-help junkie, and this intensive program was well worth the monetary and time investment! I would highly recommend this program to anyone that is ready to get serious about dating and finding a partner. Edit to add after reading previous reviews - A big part of what attracted me to Agape was the Matchmaker Maria Instagram account and podcast and I would highly recommend you check both out if you're considering working more with Maria to see if her style vibes with what you're looking for. With Maria, what you see is what you get - direct communication and advice without the fluff. Chrisoula is the other matchmaker (Maria's sister) that does the program, and she offers a great balance to Maria. Both women have valuable insight and advice to share. In your dating discovery, there might be some things that you need to face that aren't so pretty, but I genuinely feel that both of these women have good intentions and really want to help people find "their person"!

I worked with Allison at NYCity Matchmaking and had a great experience. She took the time to really…read moreget to know me and what I was looking for, and it showed in the introduction she made. She coordinated the date, checked in beforehand, and followed up afterward to get feedback from both of us. The date went really well, and I'm looking forward to seeing where things go. Allison is personable, attentive, and genuinely invested in the people she works with. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for something serious in NYC

I worked with Trudy and had a great experience as she got to know me and the type of person I was…read morelooking to meet. She introduced me to my first date and we had a very nice dinner together. Trudy arranged all of the date details and all went very smoothly. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in matchmaking services.

Lory has been amazing to work with. It is very evident she puts a lot of thought into her…read morematchmaking. She spent a lot time getting to know me and helped coach me on how to best present my authentic self. Lory follows through before and after each introduction to facilitate the connection between the two people who have just met and provides guidance along the way. I highly recommend working Lory.

Lory has introduced me to some amazing gentlemen in the CT/NY area. They have all been impressive…read moreand I enjoyed my time with them immensely. She hit it out of the ballpark when she introduced me to **** We had a first date that lasted all day into the evening! We ended up having a lovely long term relationship. We traveled together, met each other's families, spent almost every day together, shared many interests including cooking up a storm in the kitchen and boating. I so appreciate that Lory knows exactly what I'm seeking in a gentleman! I've recommended many people to Lory! Thank you so much Lory for everything!

I attended a speed dating event at the Living Room in La Jolla. Maryann and Samantha were great!…read moreThe dates were well organized and there was time afterward to enjoy reasonably priced food and drinks. I enjoyed meeting everyone and look forward to seeing how things go with my matches. This kind of dating is so much better than apps. There are so many more possibilities when you meet people out and about!

I attended the speed dating event in La Jolla at the Living room. It was my first time trying speed…read moredating. It was fun! I didn't know what to expect. It was fun just to socialize even if I didn't end up with any connections but I did have matches after all. I hope that each of the wonderful ladies that were there find their soulmate... and the other guys too.

Each event is well planned out, affordable, and stress free. Charlene does a great job organizing…read morethe events and introducing people to each other. She knows how to engage in conversation and lead others in meaningful discussions. This is not your typical dating service. It is evident Charlene cares about the people who show up at her events. Keep up the good work and I look forward to attending future events.

From the owner: Affairs by Charlene provide you to meet other single professionals in a dynamic environment at my…read moremonthly social events "Singles Mingle Mixers" hosted throughout Queens, Brooklyn, and New York City. Whether you want to find your ultimate match or just make new friends. Affairs by Charlene also specialize in Matchmaking service. We know dating can be frustrating and disappointing, but it doesn't have to be. You'll find our service is very different from online dating. We are genuinely interested in understanding you and finding out what kind of person you are looking for. With over 3 years of planning Singles Mingle Mixer events and life experiences, we can honestly say we have the experience required to improve your chances for dating success.

Ok, so, I'm married happily, a perennially confident and relatively successful guy. I seemingly…read morewouldn't need any help from a love Guru. Let alone THE Love Guru. But wait... She's REALLY good at what she does! Somehow I managed to do a business engagement with Blaire. Normally I'd see this type of thing (love-doctoring) as a bit esoteric and out of my interest zone, but I decided to read her book about finding the ONE: "Do You Know My Husband? The Unexpected Journey Of How The Love Guru Found "The One" Here's the takeaway of my work with Blaire and her book: 1. First of all Blaire is intuitive, she knows what you're thinking before you say it. But she kind of let's you send it out into the world all hamhandedly. Then she tells you something super concise and very accurate about yourself and you are like: "Wow!" 2. Her book is genuine. It is a really cool journey about a smart sophisticated girl who puts a goal to find "the one" overlaid onto her dating life. You get this kind of inside look and intimate experience about all the pitfalls and fun of dating new and different people. It's a cool insight to her personality and you can see why she has such passionate followers. There is a certain innocence there that can't be faked... and yet, a certain maturity that always existed, that cannot be underplayed. A fun read. 3. She is upfront. She doesn't mince words and while you might feel a bit sheepish, she has your best interests in mind and tells you what you actually need to hear instead of what you WANT to hear. Sometimes what you need to hear is the same thing as what you want to hear, so don't take that as a negative. 4. She's clinically efficient. She's a professional who has a few rodeo's under her belt, so you can rest assured your awkward little dating life is in good hands. She just throws all clean punches at you hitting you left, right and center with wisdom, experience and just good best practices. 5. She's super in-tune with her spiritual nature and she's very perceptive. She also knows when your fragile little ego is going to burst and makes sure you are ready to handle the reality of how to find your perfect "ONE" Lucky for me: I found Blaire after I found the right one. My wife is amazing, and my personal gain from knowing Blaire and experiencing her insights first hand is how to get out of my own way and let the universe help me fall in love with my relationships and my "ONE" because I'm in harmony with what I need to be. Her book is great, have a read, and consider booking a session with Blaire, you'll learn more than you think you will, and you'll have a newfound respect for those with spiritual talents and incredible innate intuition. Even if you think you have it all figured out already...

I was able to experience The Love Guru Blaire's Spiritual Healing Session and a few weeks ago and…read morefound it be an impactful experience. As many of my friends practice spirituality regularly, I was interested in experiencing the calm they attribute to their practice. I was a complete newbie to the process, although I've done some meditation in the past. I went to Blaire because over the past several years, I've found it difficult to manage stress from working what feels like endless days. Student loan debt was also beginning to weigh on me and I was having difficulty concentrating on everyday tasks. Though several of my friends are also struggling with these things, they seem better able to cope because of their spirituality and meditation practice. So I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did! For the session, Blaire and I agreed on a time when she would begin. She recommended that I begin to quiet myself 30 minutes before the session began (by taking a walk, a soothing shower, or just sitting and thinking). I decided to sit down with calming music and a notepad. This was the first time that I've done that in ages. It was difficult to push out the encroaching thoughts about work and other obligations but was very worth it. During the session itself, I didn't experience anything specific but did feel a sense of calm, which I'm happy to report stayed with me the entire week. Also, it's a beautiful feeling, just knowing that someone is thinking of you and wanting the best for you. I really liked that. The feedback I got from Blaire after the session was very personalized and spot on. She guided me through what she experienced during my session and what steps I could take to in the coming days. Based on Blaire's feedback, I set aside 30 minutes a day for that week to not look at a screen (I work in physics and design and usually always looking at the computer). This in itself truly worked wonders and is a practice I plan to continue. From the session, I learned, first and foremost, that I needed an extended break from the constant flood of freelance projects and side gigs. Piling these on top of my fulltime job was a huge source of stress. I'd long acknowledged that I felt tired and overworked but would continue to take on additional projects (partly out of habit and partly out of the desire to accelerate payment on the debt). It was only after 1 session that I felt the courage to 1) finish up all open work items and 2) communicate to all clients that I would NOT accept new work of any kind for 6 months. It's time for me to take a well-deserved break. It's now been a few weeks since the session and I'm finding it to be VERY beneficial. Highly recommend.

I had such a positive experience consulting with my new matchmaker. Our conversation helped me…read moreclarify my relationship goals and brought a sense of reassurance and confidence to the process. I have considered finding a matchmaker for some time now since moving to a new city. I feel more committed to being intentional about what I'm looking for and I feel that I can truly trust Shaneeka to guide me along the way. I'm excited about this new chapter and feel optimistic about what's ahead for me !

Rude undertone. Paid for a consultation only to be told within the first few minutes something…read morealong the lines of "I can see why you're not having any luck" with no insight as to why the statement was made. The presentation was a recorded video that ended with the types of questions that shouldn't be asked. When someone is spending their money, they should be able to ask any question versus the question being deemed irrelevant. There was nothing gentle or encouraging about the interaction. It felt rushed.

Maureen is talented and dedicated to her work. She was willing to coach me with dating and I'm…read morehappily dating someone now for several months.

While being "interviewed" by MTN, she spoke for almost two (2) hours about how great she is!…read moreA total turnoff! At the end of my complementary consultation, she became indifferent when I did not immediately decide to hire her for services. It turns out if you're a decent guy looking for compatible woman, you do not have to pay a matchmaker! I was told by MTN that they are four women for every man that she interviewed! Furthermore, after I told her who my ideal Match would look like and be like, she told me she deals with women that DO NOT meet my minimum standards and tried to sign me up anyway! Unless you are a desperate male, I would not contact MTN! Men, and Women, be careful who you contact regarding your personal well being!!!