Dating Services

Dating Services vs. MatchMakers

Dating Services and Matchmakers

Some people have a negative opinion of those who use dating services or hire
matchmakers. However, the persons utilizing these services are most often
upstanding citizens. Many hold occupations requiring extensive work hours and
haven't the time nor the energy to circulate. In other cases, there are a few who
feel uncomfortable in large social settings, where the possibility of securing a
date is greatest. A dating service or matchmaker becomes an avenue to meet
people, where one feels more composure.

Others may link up with a dating service or matchmaker because it's simply
another way to increase the odds of findings a mate. They may have tapped out
introductions through friends, or exhausted other means of meeting available
people.

An increasing number are back in the dating world again after a long period of
time, due to a divorce, relationship breakups, or are new to the area. Most feel
both apprehensive and clueless about reconnecting and establishing themselves
in the dating world once more.

Perhaps when you hear the word "matchmaker" Fiddler on the Roof comes to
mind. Back then, matchmakers were in such a business because matching
corresponding wants and needs, and having many connections with others was
their talent. It hasn't changed all that much today. Having a slew of contacts is
one of the keys to a good matchmaker. And a large membership at a dating
service will increase your odds for meeting your match considerably.

Differences between dating services and matchmakers

Dating services allow you to select your own dates by the profiles and
photographs provided by the clientelle.

One and Only is the largest online dating service, with Match.com and

Yahoo Personals! not far behind.

Matchmakers choose the dates for you based on their knowledge of your
preferences, personality and lifestyle, as compared with their clients
descriptions.

eHarmony.com is the Web's premier Matchmaking site for heterosexual singles.