I have never been good at dating and worse at doing dating profiles, working with Josh has been…read moresuch a joy, he helped me create my profiles on both Tinder and Hinge and selected the photos that he felt best represented me. I am just getting started on this journey but I could not be happier with the work he has done for me so far.

From the owner: The whole purpose of dating apps is to find someone who gives you a reason to delete them.. so…read morelet's get started! My method is to critique what you already have, create what needs creating, and counsel what needs counseling.

I found the company to misrepresent the service they offer from the clientele they have to the size…read moreand span of matchmakers available. After trying to resolve my concerns with no resolution I requested a refund and was denied.

This review is based solely on the demeanor and attitude of the woman who called me at 9:30am…read moreSunday June 25. If you have more than one employee calling on that Sunday, it was the lady with the Brooklyn accent. After she introduced herself, asked if we could do this initial information session via email or text. "No." Ok, I said, I happen to not be going to church this morning, but I would guess Sunday afternoon might be better for some people. She laughed at me condescendingly. Then she asked "so what is your situation?" I paused and said I didn't know what she was referring to, by "situation." She said well, your situation. Keep in mind I already filled out the internet form which asks all the demographic ?s. I said, do you mean education? Finances? Career? She snorted and said why are you bringing up money? She asked a few questions like what are you looking for in a man, what fun things do you do that you could do together, which I answered of course. The cherry on top was being informed she needed me to come to Park Crest (and snorted again when I didn't immediately know what neighborhood that was in) for a 90 minute interview. And that I needed to do that on a weekday, at 10a, 1p or 330p. I told her I couldn't because I'm a lawyer at a state agency and it's not convenient to take time off for something I consider discretionary. Plus, I was thinking, you want my money, so you should be a little more accommodating. At the end of the conversation it was clear that she had taken a dislike to me, and I said I would invest my time in another means of meeting someone. I wouldn't recommend this business to anyone.

I'd like to start off by saying that I've tried many other services like Match.com and eHarmony.com…read morebefore trying IJL. I had a little more luck with the eHarmony site than I did with Match. One turned into a short relationship. I found that many of the men on these sites were men in the military or in the reserves. I've tried having a few relationships with these men, on and off these sites, but unfortunately I found that many of them were struggling with PTSD. I made it a point to tell IJL not to send me on any dates with these men as it was very difficult for me emotionally. After being heartbroken from my last relationship, I still did not want to give up on love. I remembered hearing about IJL on Oprah years back and I thought that maybe I'd just look into it one night. I just wanted to find out how much this service would cost. I was immediately called and set up with an appointment to meet my matchmaker. I was hesitant to keep the appointment because I thought the cost was too steep. However, I got dressed and showed up and went into my initial meeting with the attitude of going to find out information. I was pleased when I arrived that it was discrete, in a suite of a professional building , and was done by appointment. They greet you with your choice of coffee and fixings as well as water. They make you feel like you are truly cared about. Yes, I knew this was most likely smoke and mirrors, but I also knew that I had just moved to a town where I had no friends or any real connections. So, I could either stay at home and sulk about the last relationship I was in or I could go in with an open mind and treat this as practice or just something to do, and possibly meet some nice guys. I was looking for something real, but I tried to go in with realistic expectations that they may likely not find what I'm looking for. It sucks that we live in an age where dating is so difficult. Work takes up a good chunk of our time, and as we get older we're less likely to meet people at work or in school (if you're still in school) which most people on here aren't. A good reason we join services like this is because most of our friends or acquaintances are either married, have kids, or both. So, this review may not be so much for IJL as it is for those looking to find someone special....I read several of the low scoring reviews on here and found many of them to be true in that I did feel like the matchmakers weren't really listening to what I was or wasn't looking for and some were flat out lies. An example of one date was with a guy that was totally into Crossfit and live music/bands and concerts. I mean he lived, breathed, and ate this lifestyle. I wasn't into either of these things. They often stretch the truth about professions, interests, lifestyles, etc. and it was a little frustrating at times, but what I did find was that the people on the other end of the table were looking for the same thing...love. There were some dates that were awkward and ended early. There were others that we closed the place down because we had a good time, but it didn't really go too far after that. I met the jerk, the disinterested, the painfully shy, the painfully desperate, the just plain awkward, etc. However, having said all of this I will be marrying that date that started off as just slightly awkward. I never would have thought that I would have ended up with a guy like this, but somehow it has worked and I have found my best friend and love. You see, I always kept an open mind and said, it's just drinks or it's just dinner/lunch. Yes, this service is expensive, but the other person is spending the money too. I found that most of the guys were polite and almost always picked up the check (dutch rule on first date). We almost always exchanged numbers whether it was just the polite thing to do or not. You can always tell when someone's not feeling it or just trying too hard to make it work. I found that after you exchanged information the person would usually try to let you down easy if they weren't really feeling it, but didn't want to be rude and I appreciated that. You don't want to waste either of your time. So...IJL in many ways is flawed, but I would recommend it as a tool as long as you have realistic expectations and go in with an open mind. I had no real expectations. I knew that I couldn't settle or force anything. At times it felt like it had become a little bit of a chore with as many dates as I started going on. Truth be told, it made me a little less nervous and it made it easier for me to actually listen to the other person and our conversation. I wasn't really looking...And that's where I think the saying comes in, "when you're not looking, it'll happen".

I paid for three dates with It's Just Lunch in 2022 and only received two. The intake interview was…read morerushed, my stated boundaries were ignored, and I was repeatedly matched with people who didn't fit what I asked for. I was even asked to write a disclosure about my visual impairment -- something no other service has ever required and completely unnecessary given my independent lifestyle. My first date ended with me being stood up, and communication from the company steadily declined afterward. Matches I expressed interest in were suddenly "declined," and eventually my matchmaker stopped contacting me entirely. There is also no Austin office, which severely limits their ability to provide local matches. Overall, the service did not deliver what I paid for, and I cannot recommend it.

One of the best things about Shaina is she really empowers people to be themselves and she…read morecelebrates people as they are. If you are part of the LGBTQ community it can be especially challenging to find a therapist who really understands, but Shaina is an excellent source of knowledge, respect, and support. She listens with empathy and is practical so you will leave feeling like you gained something awesome and relevant.

From the owner: Relationship Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Sexuality & Gender affirming, Poly & Kink…read moreAffirming, Culturally Affirming, and Dating Coaching.

Very focused on personal service to find a great match…read more Offers not only contact with real candidate life partners bit also help with all things dating (a big plus for folks like me). A large contact list of professionals with a wide dynamic of interests. Dating for a real partner can be daunting was very impressed with Texas Singles and the approach.

Run or walk away from this business. I must've had a momentary lapse of reason signing up with this…read morecompany. I saw the ad I think on social media and called them. I googled the name and at the time didn't find anything bad. Every time I talked to someone, it was clear they were out of state masquerading as being local. The business name changed to hide the scam. My contract read Austin Matchmakers. I was suckered into this scam of a business for 5100$ no refund. My spidey senses were off it seems but I talked at length over the phone with Tracey in San Antonio who said it was such a great successful matchmaking service. I went into their office near Zilker and Mopac and met with Trudy Dennehy. An older woman who's been married for 30 some odd years. I told her what and who I was looking for in a partner. Filed out all the questions on the paperwork and coughed up the money. I didn't like how I was blindly being set up and not even a photo of their gents. She said they don't do that anymore and have a lot of success doing it this way. They're the professionals. Ugh. I received a packet with all the information. About two weeks passed and suddenly I received a call from what sounded to me like grandpa from the sticks calling me wanting to set up a date. He was all about what I had stated was a deal breaker. I mean everything. It was as if they confused the deal breaker list for my desired partner list. Our short conversation with this match was clear we had zero in common and I don't think I could even have had a coffee with this guy. Did they even look at my stipulations? Anyway I requested a refund since no date was ever made and I'd be willing to loose 500$ but not everything. It wasn't going to work out since I wasn't being heard in finding my ideal mate. They told me there are no refunds and I replied it was false advertising if they can't even get me close to whom I wanted. The data base must be very small. Since I declined the first date match they said I couldn't proceed but I couldn't get a refund. Biggest gambling loss ever. No refund No match Poor communication My friend who moved to Vermont later told me she had signed up with Texas Singles and went on two disastrous dates. One was obese and the other was in his 70's. She couldn't get her money back and lost 2500$. That was the first time I heard a different business name. It's all a scam and not above board.

Great agency, easy to work with, really felt like I would get the best caregiver possible for our…read morechild! We used the agency when we were visiting from out of town. Update: We came back through town, and wanted a night out in the ever amazing Santa Fe. Once again, we contacted the Deborah Calkin Agency and were not only remembered from our last visit, but were treated like family! I was able to go out with confidence knowing my kids would be well taken care of by the quality nanny Deborah provided us with! I can't give her enough stars!!

I have worked with this agency while searching for a new Nanny position. I found Deb to be…read moreextremely professional, yet totally relatable and fun. She is all about MATCHING people, not just filling a position. She works hard to find the best match for both the Nanny and the family, so that everyone is pleased and satisfied. Whether you are a domestic looking for a position, or a family looking to fill a domestic position, I would definitely recommend her and her agency.