The Benefits of Having a Matchmaker

There are so many options to choose from in the world of online dating. There's the traditional websites that allow you to create a personal profile and then search through thousands of members until you find someone who looks compatible. There are the websites that rely on computer generated compatibility tests to find you potential matches. There are specialty niche sites that cater to people with specific interests, beliefs or nationalities. Then there's the websites that allow family and friends to play matchmaker for you. In this overwhelming sea of dating sites how do you choose the right one for you? It all depends on your personality and your individual needs. I personally believe that matchmaking sites provide benefits that can't be beat but you should be the judge of whether having a matchmaker is the right choice for you. The matchmaker does all the work while you have all the fun. With a matchmaking website the matchmaker creates your profile, searches through the companion profiles, and communicates with other matchmakers all on your behalf. You only come into the picture once a suitable match has been found for you. Also, do you hate the idea of having to "sell yourself" to prospective dates? The matchmaker does all the bragging for you. People are better than computers. While computer based compatibility tests have their benefits they also have their limits. A compatibility test may only match you up with people who are exactly like you instead of matching you up with someone who compliments your personality. A close friend or family member knows you better than any computer ever could. They've seen you in your past relationships and know what has worked and what hasn't. Your ego will remain intact. Do you have a slightly delicate ego? Do you dread receiving a rejection via email? Do you get annoyed when people simply ignore your emails? When you have a matchmaker working on your behalf you are spared all the rejection and potential embarrassment that can come with searching for that Mr. or Mrs. Right online. Again, you only come into the picture once an interested potential match has been found. The casual daters are weeded out. In order to be on a matchmaking site you have to have a friend or family member willing to invest the time, money and energy to help you find a potential match. Odds are that someone is not going to spend their own personal time and money to help their friend just "hook-up". Matchmaker based websites are more likely to have people who are looking for a serious committed relationship and not just for a date for the night. If the above benefits sound appealing, and you have a close friend or family member that you trust to help you in your search for love, a matchmaking site may be the right choice for you. They offer you a low maintenance but personal approach to online dating. Your matchmaker does all the work but you reap all the benefits of going on dates that were pre-screened by the person who knows you best.