Dating in London isn’t always a walk in the park. From endless swiping online to navigating the occasionally awkward first date, the search for a meaningful connection can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly if you are going alone. That’s where working with a top Matchmaker can make all the difference. Offering a personalised, friendly, and importantly ... Read more The post Drawing Down the Moon Matchmaking : The Secret to Finding Lasting Love first appeared on Drawing Down The Moon ..read more

Dating in San Francisco is different from dating in London. There’s a little more mystery. A little more say-it-like-it-is. Oh—and more emojis. The post How to Date in San Francisco first appeared on Drawing Down The Moon ..read more

Lasting love is not easy, and neither should it be. Here are some tips on how to find it, and advice on how to keep it when you do. The post Matchmakers Guide to Keeping Love first appeared on Drawing Down The Moon ..read more

St James is one of the most opulent areas in London—so a night here is sure to wow your beau. Check out our top 5 first date venues in St James! The post London’s St. James – Matchmaker Approved First Date Ideas first appeared on Drawing Down The Moon ..read more

Now there’s a question! Asked over and over and with no definitive answer, how much time have we all spent ruminating on how to find love and then to make it last? Here are a few ideas…. 1. Choose a mate with whom you share key levels of compatibility. For some it might be a shared religion, a history, friends who realise they’re perfect for each other. Or it could be a common interest in sport, animals, literature, the theatre, old movies or a deep love of trains! Whatever they may be these shared interests and beliefs will be the basis for the connection you feel with another person. 2. Foll ..read more

It’s easy to take one look at celebrities and assume everything in their lives is so much easier. In some senses that’s true, but they do also face the exact same issues as everyone else—and often on a much bigger scale. Plus they have to learn to deal with their emotions in an almost superhuman way, because the entire world is watching. The more high-profile you are, the more that people will be interested in getting to know all about you and your life. There’s mystery, and you’ll be seen as more attractive. It certainly makes for an amazing ego boost!—but the novelty does eventually wear off ..read more

Los Angeles is an awesome place, but a lot of its inhabitants are career-driven and time-poor, making it harder to meet someone seeking romance. But if you know where to look, there are singles out there ready and waiting. LA is absolutely packed with bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. It can be hard knowing where to start on your search for love, but begin by asking one simple question: is the venue trendy? If so—avoid it. These places tend to attract a lot of fake people, whose lives revolve around social media validation and who seek adoration from strangers. That’s not what you’re looking ..read more

You might think that as the UK’s premier matchmaking agency, we would be unlikely to recommend online dating.  However, we strongly believe that online dating is just one of the alternative ways in which someone can find love.  It might take longer to achieve a date online, and it might be far more time consuming to be swiping or making decisions on thousands of potential partners on the basis of a photo alone, but here at Drawing Down the Moon, we love love!   And that is why we want to help people find love, even when you don’t choose to hire a matchmaker.  As matchm ..read more

Signs, Solutions, and Self-Discovery on your Path to Love. As matchmakers and dating coaches, the team at Drawing Down the Moon receive enquiry calls from clients who have struggled in previous relationships, particularly when they have found themselves dating the wrong person.  They may be unsure if they’re truly compatible with the person they are dating, or they may have realized that they’re dating the wrong person altogether.  The surprising reasons your dating life sucks – The Love Machine podcastAre you avoiding splitting up?  Deciding to end a relationship can be hugely ..read more

What is a Friends With Benefits Relationship (FWB)? Friends with Benefits, commonly abbreviated as FWB is a quasi-relationship where you engage in sexual activity with someone, sometimes for weeks, months or even decades, without being in an ongoing romantic, monogamous relationship.   FWB’s often choose to engage in sexual relationships with multiple partners, more often than not with the full knowledge of the other person. There is no sense of ownership over that individual’s body or actions (though please make sure you are using condoms and getting tested regularly). This does not ..read more