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.

I have been attending events for a long time and these events are top notch... genuinely nice…read morepeople, even when I don't find matches, I always have a nice night out. Risa is professional, warm and genuinely cares about people. Looking forward to my next event! There's always an option in her speed dating events to check a friends box which is really nice too....thanks Risa for getting me off the dating apps!

Risa is very well organized and the events run very smoothly. They move along at the perfect pace…read moreso no waiting around for things to happen. The sessions are in person or video, a great option I love. Very reasonably priced too and a variety of events

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.

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"!

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.

Highly disappointed!…read more First person regularly misrepresented the services and the experience. She regularly spoke in the first person saying " I am going to...". She represented herself as if she was the matchmaker herself and not just salesperson. So I went into a heavy amount of detail and specificity on my past and my preferences so she can personalize the experience and the matches. The next day I get a call from someone else, who was my assigned matchmaker that took no time or effort to get to know me or find out more about me or what I am looking for, and said I got the notes from the other person. I should have demanded a refund right then as the entire experience was misrepresented from the start, but I took a chance. 2 matches and 6 months later, I tried to explain to the matchmaker specifically my preferences and what I am looking for (I am 44, never married, no kids, so I need someone that wants to start/extend a family, for us to have time to get to know each other and actually do that it would be helpful if she aimed for women more in the 35-40 range). The whole point of paying these prices is personalization, and she should know her clients, and say that limits the opportunities but I will try. Instead she got very defensive that she usually tries to match people within 1 or 2 year only, and I am making her life harder. And that women can have babies until their 50 so I am wrong. I would expect a matchmaker to know according to multiple surveys, including by Zoosk, 30% of women prefer a man that is 5-9 years older. 5 months later get next match, 2-3 different matchmakers called me. The one that I spoke to assured me the match wants to have kids. 10 minutes into the $80 dinner, date assures me she made very clear to agency, no interest in kids. Got a call back from the new person for the area, and instead of listening to me kept talking over me and then yelling at me. So I have zero confidence now that she wants to find me a good match.

Sandy is the best!!! She matched me with my best friend and life long partner!! I used online…read moredating for years and only met horrible men that weren't serious about love. I'm finally happy and content! Thank you RCD!!

Don't!!! The owner operator Sandy claims she has 18 years experience, nothing but great results,…read moreonly charges $500. Bernie Madoff had experience 2. This woman interviewed me, went over my list of no's. Simple, 30 min max distance, had to weigh less then me (I'm 190), no NYC, & no kids. All 3 of her referral's well 4, I turned down the 1 with the child, had 1 of my no's. First 1 was in NYC, called Sandy, said I said no to NYC, she convinced me to give it a shot, I did, It was terrible. Next 1 lived 90 miles away. I called Sandy again, she like the same way the first 1 went down chilled me out, said the girl would meet by me, well she did, after canceling our first date 3 + times we did go out once. She was OK looking but we never met again, same as our first, kept rescheduling and I said next. Next 1 had a kid, called Sandy again, she did the same, chilled me out. Next day I emailed Sandy & said not going through with the kid referral, she emailed back said ok and that was it. 3 months go by & I hear nothing so I send an email, tough tone but laid out from my point of view. I get a defensive response about how much work she does making these matches, & how much experience she has. Well she sent me another referral. I met this girl, it was my third and final and managed to make the list of no's. this 1 weighed more then me. I was in shock, was positive this was a revenge for my harsh email. It's cheap but based on my experience I'd spend the $500 on anything else but this service, buy Powerball tickets, probably have better luck

I signed up for this course and I didn't know what to expect. I spoke to Imad on the phone for two…read moredays and I was undecided. However, I enrolled and I am so glad I did! You enroll in an 8 week course, but it is like a personalized class. It was honestly very helpful! The ones I liked the best was Isabella and Imad's courses. They not only improved the way I saw things, but it was fascinating to have a more in-depth knowledge of body language and flirting techniques. Most importantly, you learn *when* to implement the things that you learn. I also liked Candice's online dating workshop. She gave much needed feedback! This will help more than your dating life. This will help you for business too! Isabella's "mirror technique" will help you when you have an important interview and you happen to be very nervous beforehand. Imad will delve into purpose and what women look for when they size up a mate. Think of this as a psychology class. And when you finish, you can keep in touch with everyone and they will continue to help you! Let me tell you what won't happen: this won't magically make rejection disappear, nor will the person of your dreams fall into your lap. This course won't magically change things for you with a snap of the finger. However, what this course will do is not only improve your confidence, but it will also make you realize *when* and *where* to approach someone you are interested in (because not every situation is best for meeting someone!) This course will help with your mindset. In this way, you will become more effective and efficient when meeting the person you want to date, and they will instruct you how to effectively go about your dating life where the people you do see will maintain interest in you (hint: it is not waiting to reply to a person's text message nor using pick up tricks!) The course is moderately priced, but it is worth the money. Thank you Cher! You have a really good service going and keep up the great work!

This is NOT a wing service, it is a bad dating coach system disguised . They pulled a bait and…read moreswitch when I requested a wing claiming they don't actually offer wing wome. they trapped me in a contract now they're threatening that if I don't pay off the entire balance, they're gonna ruin my credit.

The singles scene can get a little stale and boring. There are only so many hours I can spend on…read moreOkCupid, Match or at a bar searching for a mate. Thankfully, I stumbled upon an advert for a "Rescue Me" Firefighters singles party and had one of the best nights of my life! I went with a girlfriend and we had a blast meeting all the single firemen and trying out cheezy, pick-up lines on them. Everyone had a great time and some of the guys even invited us to go out after the party, but alas it was a work night (why can't these events be on Fridays?!?). After that I was hooked. From the speed dating events to the singles parties, I've never had more fun being single. It's hard to judge a person online, so what I like about these events is that you get to meet people face to face. With speed dating I pretty much know in the first three minutes whether there is something there worth exploring. In one night I can check ten men off of my list or circle three men that I would like to get to know more. My one recommendation is to plan on sticking around after the speed dating event. It's usually at a bar so afterwards if there is someone you want to get to know better, you can saddle up to the bar for longer chat. If you've never speed dated before, don't worry. The organizers will walk you through it and they are super nice. The singles parties are huge and great if you are looking for something less formal. It's refreshing to go to a party where you know everyone is single and actually looking. I went with a wingwoman to the parties and I think it takes the pressure off, so we talked to more guys and it wasn't so intimidating. I even met a lovely bloke! ;) Overall, I recommend you get offline and try out one of their events. From Rescue Me to Size Matters to Have Passport, Will Travel there is something for every proclivity.

OnSpeedDating is the best speed dating service i've found in NYC so far. They have really cool…read moreevents like speed date NY fireman, NY laywers and former NY governors and only run $25.00. The girls are actually attractive, wherein they actually walk upright without dragging their knuckles. The only thing is that it's rather difficult holding a speed dating event in Apt 5-K, and it's a walk-up. So by the time you walk up there, you are sweaty and hot. But seeing the people there, you will get even more sweaty and hot. Or should I say HAWT!?!? Popped collars and Old Spice cologne galore! Good people, good drinks. Good times! Highly recommend to any single girl or guy in NYC! I actually met some quality people that were, get this...employed and not 5'7 rounding up to 6'0"!

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!!!