As Atlanta Matchmakers we know that whether it's because you lack the experience, or have history of a rotten ex (or five!), most of us tend to over analyze the act of dating. With one study's statistics stating that a whopping 62% of you think that other people have too high of expectations on a first date, it can overwhelm and intimidate even the most confident person. Here are a few pointers from… Read more
The best way to combat that awkward silence is with a few questions. Note we said a few, not twenty-one. Single Atlanta will help you get to that first-date experience, once we do let's see it for what it's worth - a good time with some good company, that's all folks. All the controversial and hot opinions will surface eventually so let's shelf these emotional topics on round one. Here is a general… Read more
What do you do when you want to lose weight, tone up, and get in shape? Hire a personal trainer. A personal trainer gets you started, focuses on results, improves your skills, and, most importantly, keeps you motivated. What do you do when you want to find love? Hire a matchmaker. Just ask Mary Jo. When Mary Jo joined our service, she was ready and determined to find love. Referred by a success… Read more
When we sit down and think about the term "compatibility", we seem to almost always associate it with a description of relationships, whether human, technological, or inanimate; although, the definition itself stands out to me as the perfect envelopment of the word: "the capability of existing or living together in harmony". So many of us are overwhelmed by advice or suggestions from uninvolved parties… Read more
As a follow up to our post on the top French restaurants in Atlanta, today we look at some of our favorite movies that are set in France. Our list is diverse including a Woody Allen movie, a love story, a musical, a animated film, and for the guys an action film, spanning the decades from the 1950's to 2011. These are by no means the definitive list, simply some movies that take place in France that… Read more
Euro 2016 is in full swing, and if you're a soccer fan you've been enjoying watching the tournament that's been taking place in France. It got me to thinking about the trip Leisha and I took to Paris two summers ago. In celebration of a fun tournament and as a bit of a rememberance of our time in France, we're revisiting a post we wrote two summers ago that looked at some of the top French restaurants… Read more
WILL AND JILL MEET, GET ENGAGED (in less than one month) and GET MARRIED BY JUNE!!! We get really excited when our clients fall in love, (and they do all the time around here). But honestly, in the real world this usually takes a little time...the initial dates, the courtship, meeting the families etc. However, this cute story really takes the cake. Will joined Single Atlanta in January and had… Read more
Ladies when it comes to looking for love you can follow your heart and you can follow your head. As your Atlanta Matchmaking experts we'd like to share some tips to consider while dating in Atlanta in your search for Mr. Right? Avoid these common dating mistakes and you are sure to find him! Waiting by the Phone Keep yourself busy! Take classes, join groups, hang out with your friends, ENJOY LIFE!… Read more
Let's face it; we're getting into the "dog days of summer" with no fun-filled holidays in sight. Why not take advantage of a local place with lots to offer for Atlanta dating? Atlanta Dating Spot of the Week Our pick of the week is the Piedmont Park Conservancy, located about 10 minutes North of downtown Atlanta, it's a little slice of paradise nestled in between big city sky scrapers. The park has… Read more
Looking for a new and exciting way to do something new and interactive on your next date? Get out of your "dinner and a movie" rut and plan a get physical date. Here are four activities that most of us usually don't think about when we plan to exercise that would also make a really fun date if done together. These ideas are all local and ideal for an upcoming weekend. Do the Silver Comet Trail Get… Read more