Category Archives: Matchmaking 101 – Office Hours with Lisa Clampitt
Lately, the topic of swinging has come up a lot in my office. For those who might be out of the loop, swinging is when singles or partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activities with others as a recreational or social activity. Married couples will often choose to swing in the hopes of keeping their marriage exciting, alive, and full of passion.
Swinging is becoming vastly more popular, especially in the suburbs, and I find that my clients broach this topic with me on a pretty consistent basis. They usually want to know if it’s possible to have a monogamous long-term relationship full of spark and interest, or if trying something like swinging is necessary as a way to keep things exciting with their partner. Read more
In my experience, daters are quick to judge, and even quicker to move on. After one brief glance at a profile photo, singles think they can be 100% certain whether the person in question is the one. Read more
A funny thing happened at work this week. One of our female members and a male client got engaged!
Of course, this in itself isn’t the funny part. Engagements happen all the time around our Matchmaking office. The funny thing is that when Beth, my Director of Matchmaking, and I thought more about the history of this particular couple, we remembered that it took our female member a whole month to agree to go on a date with our male client. Read more
Sometimes, the hardest part about dating isn’t finding a date, but knowing what to do once you are on it. First dates can be especially tricky. Everyone feels nervous and worried about making a good impression.
After hearing thousands of dating stories, some more successful than others, I thought I’d share some top tips to ensure your first date goes smoothly, and that you make the best impression possible. Read more
What do you do if your boyfriend cheated on you, but you still want to be with him?
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I chose this profession because I love love. I love being in love, talking about love, and helping people find love. My theory is: love makes people the best individuals that they can be. I strongly believe that those who are in a connected, loving relationship are more productive, better citizens, and more capable of making the world a positive place.
During these next few days leading up to Valentine’s Day, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the amazing benefits of love. Read more
