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Oct 15
3 min

Men Want More Than looks

They say men are turned on by what they see, and women by what they hear. But is that really true, Jennifer hayes? Is attraction, for men...

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Is There Such a Thing as Being Too Busy for Love?

SallyAnn Gray

Aug 19
3 min

Is There Such a Thing as Being Too Busy for Love?

In our world today, it seems we are becoming less and less touched. We text instead of calling and email instead of visiting. For some, d...

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SallyAnn Gray

Jul 21
2 min

Handling Red Flags in a Relationship

Have you ever ignored red flags when dating someone you like? No matter how clear we think we are on our standards for what we will and w...

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LOOKING FOR A MATCHMAKER IN AUSTIN? ASK THESE QUESTIONS FIRST

Julia McCurley

Jun 25
8 min

LOOKING FOR A MATCHMAKER IN AUSTIN? ASK THESE QUESTIONS FIRST

Read my article on what questions to ask before you hire a Matchmaker in any city not just Austin.

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When Do Dating Preferences Become Prejudice?

SallyAnn Gray

Jun 22
4 min

When Do Dating Preferences Become Prejudice?

When it comes to dating, we all have preferences. Be it with height, hair color, or education level—we each have a mental depiction of ou...

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5 Ways to Create More Love in Your Life Today

SallyAnn Gray

May 30
2 min

5 Ways to Create More Love in Your Life Today

One of my favorite lessons in the book Calling in "The One" by Katherine Woodward Thomas -- the book my love and relationship coaching pr...

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7 hidden ways you're blocking yourself from love

SallyAnn Gray

May 16
4 min

7 hidden ways you're blocking yourself from love

I see you. Scrolling through match.com, wondering where all the good ones have gone... I see you've been looking for love for a while now...

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SallyAnn Gray

May 12
2 min

COVID-19 Can't Cancel Love

You might be thinking right now … putting myself out there was already scary enough when it came to looking for love, and now I have to d...

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SallyAnn Gray

Apr 28
2 min

Believing in Love after Divorce

While there’s a lot of healing work to be done after divorce, I'm going to give you a quick, easy technique you can use in order to begin...

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SallyAnn Gray

Apr 27
2 min

Your Heart Makes Room in Due Time

Although I have never experienced the loss of a significant other, I have more than years of experience dealing with clients who have.I h...

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SallyAnn Gray

Apr 25
2 min

Pros and Cons of Dating and Politics

Politics are a large part of our national narrative. Seemingly every day there’s another scandal, event or discovery that sends the world...

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Jill Hinckley

Apr 24
2 min

Have You Been On A Zoom Date?

Although we are living in unprecedented times, we can count on the fact that we’re all going through this together. We’ve all had to adap...

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5 Ways To Keep Things Interesting During These Times!

Jill Hinckley

Apr 20
2 min

5 Ways To Keep Things Interesting During These Times!

Whether you’re in a new relationship, a long term relationship, or anywhere in between, it can be hard to keep the spark alive while soci...

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Five Ways to Get Ready for Love after the Coronavirus

SallyAnn Gray

Apr 17
3 min

Five Ways to Get Ready for Love after the Coronavirus

by Ann Parnes, Match Made in NOLA The Covid-19 pandemic has severely stifled our ability to live our lives in the ways we are accustomed ...

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SallyAnn Gray

Apr 14
2 min

Ready to Love?

As a relationship professional, love seeking men and women constantly ask me for advice on dating, relationships and love. I’d like to ta...

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What Inspired Me To Be A Matchmaker- Maine Women's Magazine

Jill Hinckley

Apr 14
2 min

What Inspired Me To Be A Matchmaker- Maine Women's Magazine

In my previous work in recruiting for the boatbuilding industry, I had so many single friends and knew so many great networks of people, ...

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6 Myths About Dating That Need To Be Debunked

Do any of these sound familiar?

SallyAnn Gray

Mar 30
1 min

6 Myths About Dating That Need To Be Debunked Do any of these sound familiar?

1) There's something you need to fix about yourself before you can attract a high quality person, false (you are worthy and capable of at...

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Jill Hinckley

Mar 24
1 min

The Happiness Connection

Love. Love is where it's at!

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SallyAnn Gray

Mar 24
4 min

Finding Love During Quarantine

First, I want to I want to take a moment to extend my love to you. The last few weeks have been chaotic for so many of us. It's hard not ...

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Jill Hinckley

Mar 20
2 min

Top 10 First Date Do's and Don'ts

Sharing my clients’ experiences means I get the inside scoop on what works – and what doesn’t – on the dating scene. Here are my top ten ...

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