Some clients had the misfortune of starting our Matchmaking service as pandemic restrictions were implemented and many clients simply put in-person dating on hold and choosing to not take matches at all. Others limited interactions to zoom conversations.

Because friendship, it turns out, can make or break a romantic relationship. This is not unexpected: Most people would identify friendship as a feature of long-term love, but a recent scientific study demonstrates how valuing friendship may improve one's relationship quality.

Flirt to test the waters. ...

Make sure you have the right kind of friendship for a relationship. ...

Be really honest about why you want to date them. ...

Go all in if you're going to do this. ...

Don't involve your friends too much in the beginning

Here are some tell tale signs you may be having a relationship with a robot;

General rule, never send money to anyone you have not met in person or do not know if they ask for money right away, walk away if they will not meet in person. Chatbot may ask for money or for you to buy something from them.

Pictures look fake or too good to be true, do a reverse search and double check. No, you are not chatting with Jason Momoa or the hottest celeb on your dating app.

Their messages do not make any sense, you may ask something like ‘do you like hockey?’ and they may start to talk about the weather.

The chatbot will barely have any info filled out on their profile and maybe only one picture. They will also have no friends or other connections.

When chatting and messaging with your love interest It doesn’t seem like they are listening or paying attention.

They ask you go to another website offline, sends links or ask for credit card information.

A few tips to guide you in your love investment plan;

*Understand and agree to what you are paying for; remember you are paying for a service.

*Watch your costs and fees when using online services; there can be hidden fees or renewals, and set a budget.

*Manage your expectations, are you going to meet someone on day one? wins my first date?

*Research the matchmaker or the online dating site, read reviews, how long have they been in business etc.

*Look up the privacy policy, about us and the FAQs of the website. of the service, you are using.

*Be honest with the Matchmaker should you go this route on the type of person you are looking for so you can be matched accordingly. Ask questions like, when will I go on my first date, refunds etc.

In case you missed the CTV Vancouver morning show, Vancouver matchmaker Krystal Walter sat down with Krissy Vann to discuss the newest dating trend: Vacci-Dating.

Singles are wondering... Should I add my vaccine status to my dating profile? Krystal's advice is that if it's important for you to know your partners’ vaccine status, then yes– add it to your profile! We're looking at vaccine status as a new compatibility question. If being vaccinated is extremely important to you, add it to your profile to increase your chances of being matched with someone who also shares these values.

The main cornerstones of a healthy relationship by popular opinions are;

TRUST

RESPECT

COMMUNICATION

SEX

Fear of dating? Lack of confidence? Let's talk about post-COVID dating.

Singles all over the world have been waiting for the day they get to finally go out on a normal date. Dating quickly went from speed dating to slow dating when the first lockdown hit the globe in 2020. The newest dating trend, Vacci-Dating, is giving hope to singles looking for love. It's the newest compatibility question: Are you, or do you plan to be vaccinated? The answer will determine whether you score a first date. But are we oversharing? 

After a year of lockdowns and quarantine, virtual dates can begin to feel like a bit of a chore... Plus, it can be hard to tell if you have chemistry with someone over a screen! However, with some parts of the world still in a stay-at-home order, we wanted to give new couples some fun date ideas to bring you two even closer during lockdown!