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In the US approximately 48% of adults are single. I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone, and many people looking for love. As an elite matchmaker , I’d like to share a few ways you can go about meeting quality singles. 1: Try happy hour at a five star hotel lounge. Only go to the nicest locations and in the best part of the city. It doesn’t mean you need to drink alcohol. Have an ice tea and talk to the people that sit near you. The people that are there are in a social mood and that’s why they went out. Strike up a conversation and see what happens. I advise you not to go to the same location more than a couple times. 2: Go to lunch in an area near upscale office buildings. You should sit in an area where you can be seen and clearly there’s a lot of people in your view. Restaurants can be a good place to meet singles because people spend at least 45 minutes having lunch. Therefore, you have time to meet people. Try going to the restaurant by yourself, so that...

The first date is a special occasion and some women are very sensitive about how they are perceived. The excitement and nervousness of a first date can make women make mistakes that can ruin the match. Some women choose to sign up with the best dating service they can find and get advice from elite matchmakers. The staff at Elite Connections hear complaints from men about things that go wrong on first dates. Here are a few common mistakes that women often make on their first date. Make the man wait – Many women have the habit of being late to everything. Many times it’s just a matter of spending too much time getting ready for the date. So, it’s good intentions but men don’t like to wait and this can damage the first impression. Hence, singles dating services advise their female clients to reach the venue on time for their first date. Better yet, aim to be a few minutes early. Speaking continuously – Of course it’s great to carry on a conversation and keep the dialog flowing ...

As a matchmaker at Elite Connections I’ve reviewed thousands of singles and what their issues with dating are. The number one issue I see is that people need self confidence to have success at dating. Your sense of self-worth and confidence, in my opinion, are what most people will find attractive about you. Don't you want to be in the company of someone who exudes confidence and looks and feels fantastic? Everyone wants to be confident and to be around people like that. Look within! According to Maslow's categorization of needs, self-esteem is the second most important need after someone realizes their full potential. Before we may grow a healthy sense of self-worth, our demands for psychological stability, protection, love, and belonging must be addressed. Higher and lower levels of self-esteem exist. Higher is derived from inside, whereas lower is derived through winning the approval of others. Feel good! When you feel good about yourself, your confidence rises, which ...

How about a picnic date? Bring wine, food and music. So romantic. Any location will work that has a nice view. Take a biking or hiking trip. Go on a hike to a viewpoint or a waterfall. Any hike is beautiful in my opinion, and you can enjoy each other's company while out in nature. If you use an electric bike, you can ride much further than if you use a standard bike. Ride to a restaurant that had outside dinning, while exploring your city. Enjoy yourself and get to know your date in a fun and healthy way. Water date. Plan a day at a lake, the beach, or a pool. Rent a kayak, paddleboard, boat, or a jet ski. Everyone likes the water and it’s a fun way to spend an afternoon and get to know each other. Find a concert in the park. Many neighborhoods frequently host fun, local performances. It's an enjoyable and unique way to take in a concert. Or you could arrange to attend a live big-name performance at a larger venue. Try an athletic activity like 9 holes of golf...

Many singles find that when online dating apps fail, the results can be devastating. “Dating people online is difficult because you have no idea who you are meeting. Our matchmakers at Elite Connections review each person we work with. We meet each person face to face, run background checks and check IDs,” Sherri Murphy founder of Elite Connections Many singles have discovered that trusting the fate of their love life to an elite matchmaking agency, is a lot more productive and safer than a computer. Elite matchmakers have been found by many to be safer and more dependable than online dating apps, which are often full of bots, pretend profiles, or even worse, someone intent on causing you harm. Sherri Murphy explained, "Having been in this business for 28 years I’ve heard it all. Everyone knows dating online can be grueling. If you have the time and patience, it can work out for some. You simply have no idea who you’ll be meeting. At Elite Connections we review every ...

Tammi Pickle, is Vice President of an elite matchmaking agency. At Elite Connections Tammi has reviewed thousands of singles and has years of experience as an elite matchmaker . Tammi gives great advice in this Feta Magazine article for people that want to find love: Attempt to improve . Taking action to achieve our goals is healthy. We achieve greater and better things in life as a result of our efforts. Without focus and a positive outlook on what we want to achieve and need in our lives, our businesses, and our relationships, we won't be able to do more. Be with positive people . Keep the negative individuals away by surrounding yourself with positive people who will lift your spirits and make you feel good about yourself. Make it a point to cut ties with anyone who is bringing you down and rid yourself of their bad vibes. Don't let them drag you down, and if you can't fully escape, just have the self-confidence to defend yourself. Don't let anyone walk all over you ...

Sherri Murphy was introduced to her future husband through an elite matchmaker. Sherri decided to start her own elite dating service, Elite Connections and 28 years later they are one of the top matchmaking services in the industry. Sherri Murphy went on her first date with Bill in 1994, and she thought what good luck to meet a true gentleman who she thought she could fall possibly in love with. Their date was set up by an elite dating service . Her friends were dating through the personal ads, which she thought was horrifying. Sherri said, “I wasn’t into meeting strangers on blind dates. I’d have met scammers and killers, I’m sure. Meeting a man like Bill through an elite dating service was perfect for me. On my drive home I thought this was a safe and great way to meet singles. I started my own agency a month later.” She started out in Los Angeles and soon opened many other locations. Since then she has devoted her life and career to helping people find love. 28 years...

Sherri Murphy elite matchmaker, established Elite Connections International over 28 years ago and now it’s grown into one of the world’s top dating agencies. She discusses how she got started in the business of helping people find love. When asked how Elite Connections has eliminated the element of surprise in dating. Sherri answered, “Online dating is a challenging experience. You are meeting someone you don't know at all. We personally meet each person we bring in, verify their identification, and run background checks. You will always see recent pictures and details about the person we want to introduce you to. Although you can always say no, it's best to meet someone who could be a little different than the people you normally go out with.” The Elite Connections staff reviews every person they sign up. The matchmakers at this elite dating service are there to make sure they are matching quality people. The Dirty Johns and Bettys can meet people online for $100 and there is...

Two years ago the pandemic upended our lives and other people’s lives around the world. The American Psychological Association is saying that there wasn’t one pandemic, but two. The press has dubbed the 2nd pandemic, the pandemic of loneliness. Social distancing, having to work from home and wear masks, really made it difficult to be single. Social interaction was stopped completely. People reverted to texting, phone calls and online zoom dates, instead of dating in person like before. Loneliness and suicide was rampant. Statistics show that marriages have steadily declined for many years. The exception is affluent marriages. “Of course I believe in marriage,” says Sherri Murphy, President and owner of Elite Connections International, headquartered in Westlake Village. Sherri met her husband through an elite matchmaker and that’s how she got into the business of helping other people to find love. She’s been a happily married, professional matchmaker for 28 years. Sherri says that...

Tammi Pickle has been VP of an exclusive and elite dating agency for 20 years. She says you shouldn’t be investing your life, and heart into someone who is possibly semi interested in you. Even worse letting them use you for bad intentions or wasting your time. We all deserve a person who treats us as a valuable part of their life. Someone that admires, respects and loves us. They reciprocate our feelings and time. With a well trained eye, it's fairly easy to see if the relationship you think you’re in is real. You should take a step back and reassess if you’re happy and your decide if your needs are being met. Are you giving your time to a person who can barely find time to spend time with you? Here are a few signs that show you if you are working toward a romantic level, or even a friendship relationship. Do they only call or come see you when it's convenient for them? Do they ask you for favors every time they call? If the person you care about only calls or texts ...

Sherri Murphy, President and founder of Elite Connections talks about on the impact of technology on relationships in the new age of dating. Because of the pandemic people relied on their phones and computers for entertainment and social interaction. Not only for work, shopping, and entertainment but also to engage with friends and society. This resulted in a new and more lonely way of life for a majority of people. Singles struggling with online dating has helped the elite matchmakers business. "Everyone is on their phones and we have all become used to it. Seeing people out at a restaurant on their phones is common place now," says Murphy. "At Elite Connections we review each person we sign up. Many people are zoned out and disconnected. Some are having a hard time connecting with people, and establishing any type of relationship. People don’t realize how rude they are being. My advice is to turn off your phone when you’re with other people. Enjoy their compan...

Tammi Pickle Vice President of Elite Connections International and mother of two boys says, “ I’m located in So Cal and there are many local and semi local destinations that are amazing and fun. People come to see our beautiful part of the country from all over the world. We should enjoy it ourselves.” Traveling with your family, significant other, or friends can be a wonderful way to spend a summer break. Traveling to any new location, creates amazing memories, helps you bond and become closer. A fun exciting vacation to a new location gives you something to plane together, look forward to and get excited about. You’ll talk about the trip for years to come. If you haven’t set up a trip for this summer, there’s no time like the present. Tammi suggests a few ideas near Southern CA, as well as providing tips on finding events that are near by. Southern CA has countless wineries and it just takes a little research. Tammi says, “I bet you will find local wineries you didn’t even kn...

Signs the Person You're Dating Is Not Going To Move Forward  You shouldn’t spend your time, energy and emotions with someone who isn’t serious. Even worse, don’t allow them to use you for their own devious interests. Our matchmakers at Elite Connections review so many singles and they see the mistakes they make. Everyone should find  not only a valuable partner, but a person that admires them and is honorable. You should find a person that loves and cares about you. With a trained eye, it's easy to spot whether you are on the right path, and if you take a step back and reassess you can focus and see if they are truly someone that will make your life better. Are they someone who can barely reciprocate and has a slight interest?  Watch for the signs to look for when engaging with someone new on a romantic relationship, or even at a friendship level.  1. Do they only contact you when it’s convenient for them? Elite matchmakers say that if they only text or call you la...

Tammi’s 5 tips that tell you the person you're dating is not ready to move forward. They don’t call or contact you very often. If a person is into you they are going to contact you and want to be with you. Someone that is interested will make the effort to be with you and you will be their priority. If someone you’re interested in isn’t making an effort and wanting to see you regularly, they probably are dating other people. They might like you but probably not intersted enough to be with you enough to make you happy. Someone who truly cares about you should give you quality time, attention and should let you know they care and that you’re on their mind. They should let you know that you’re important. If they consistently don’t set up future dates or have solid dates set up with you, then there’s a serious lack of interest. You need to think about what you really want to do. We all know it takes three seconds to send a text. No one is too busy to tell someone they care about th...