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The pain caused by rejection after a breakup can be intense. We feel abandoned, anxious, it just simply hurts, a lot. We are programmed to feel pain when we are rejected or jilted but we are also capable of overcoming this obstacle that life has dealt us. Here are 3 things to consider

The holidays are over and winter is here… is it ever! So many people suffer from ”January Blues”. Too much food, too many parties for some, and for others, not enough. One thing is for sure, many people are anxious for this month to be over. For Intermezzo Matchmakers, January is a very busy month. […]

While making New Years Resolutions for 2015 many people will put ”finding love” at the top of their list. The post-holiday season is a very busy one for matchmakers and others who work with singles looking to meet someone new.

It’s not always easy being alone at Christmas. Parship.fr a French website recently published a survey showing that a mere 13,7% of single women enjoy the holiday season while that number is 17,6% for men. That means that there are quite a lot of unhappy people during a season which should be a festive one.

A friend of mine was telling me about her  38 year old coworker who was devastated because her boyfriend told her that he’s not ready to commit to their relationship. He said that the main reason was that he was afraid to get too attached to her young daughter (selfish isn’t it?). It’s never easy […]

7 things you should do so she agrees to a second date

A recent study conducted by Aditi Paul, PhD. of Michigan State University proposes that the probabilities of finding love on the internet are reduced when the search of a long term relationship is the goal.

Your relationship is over and you are wondering how to break up gently. Your decision is made and it is final. True to the words in the song, breaking-up is hard to do and there is no magical recipe to make it easier however, there are certain ways of announcing your intentions in a respectful and empathetic way.

  You’re single and you’ve been meeting people through online dating sites. You’ve been doing it for quite some time and still have not met the right person. Maybe the time has come to look into a different way of doing things. Dating sites don’t have your best interests at heart, in fact, the longer […]

You have absolutely no trouble meeting people, in fact, that’s all you do! You meet them at work, in bars, cocktails, during sporting activities and business functions. Yet, you have not met the ”right one”!

You’ve been a couple for quite some time now and you have been saying to yourself – is my relationship over ? Here are 5 important clues that will help you come to the realization that the time may have come for you to move on.

”She’s not looking for a serious relationship”.  In my role as a life coach, I often am told by certain of my male clients that they are not able to find women who are looking for a committed relationship. These men are convinced that all women here in Montreal just don’t want to commit and […]

  I AM NOT READY FOR A RELATIONSHIP…  The number of single men and women in Quebec is very high. Despite what the statistics say, I meet people every day who are looking to change their relationship status. These singles want to share their life with a serious partner. Typically clients call for an appointment […]

  Single and looking for love ? You should behave accordingly. If you are looking for love but behave like a recreational dater you will not get the results you desire. Recreational dating is exactly what the name suggests. The expected outcome is a fun time with as many people as possible without any expectation of […]

  Your matchmaker at Intermezzo Montreal just proposed a first date profile to you. His description sounds very interesting and you can’t wait to meet him. He is equally excited. The first meeting should be brief and the impression you make is important. If you’re into this guy, you’ll naturally want to see him again. Here […]

I recently met a 46 year old woman who came to see me because she wants to find a partner and be in a relationship, however, I am convinced that she will remain single forever. Tall and slender with short hair, she looked good despite a couple of wrinkles that hinted at her age. She […]

Should I wait for him? Should I wait for her? You’ve come out of a long-term relationship but are still hanging on to the hope that you will get back together again. Months have passed and you’re saying to yourself : should I wait for him (her)? The voices in your head tell you that […]

Since the dawn of time, men have been hunters, providers, and protectors of their territory. That begs the question: does the male hunter want to be hunted by a woman? Based on numerous conversations that I’ve had with some of our male members, the answer is a resounding NO. Chasing a man is not the […]

”My ex is such an idiot!” I consider myself lucky to be a matchmaker at Intermezzo Montreal. One of the perks of this job is that I get to meet fascinating men and women all day long. We get the chance to discuss many things and sometimes I can easily identify who will be successful […]

It’s our first anniversary! Being a matchmaker is probably the best job in the world. But there is a downside: once people are happy and matched, we don’t hear from them again. But there are some exceptions and that happened today! Our matchmaker, Natacha Beatty, received a great bouquet from Y & S who are […]

We were quite interested by this video produced by the Austin Institute which is dedicated to the study of family and culture. It deals with the Economics of Sex. Please email your thoughts about this to: [email protected] Joan S. Paiement

How long should I wait to have sex? At Intermezzo Montreal, our matchmakers and life coaches often address this topic with clients. We recommend to our members that all first dates are used simply to meet and learn a bit about the other person, and last no longer than 60 minutes. We believe that it’s […]

I recently had the pleasure of meeting a woman that we will call Annie. A new member at Intermezzo Montreal, Annie worked hard to establish herself as a well respected dentist and now at 32 years of age she felt that the time had come to focus on her love life. We had a fascinating […]

What to text after a first date is a question that we at Intermezzo Montreal are often asked. All couples use text messages but the quality is far more important than the quantity. That being said, there is a marked difference when it comes to ”quantity” between men and women. A study published in the […]

What is your success rate Intermezzo Montreal? As a matchmaker at Intermezzo Montreal, I am often asked the question: ‘what is your success rate?’ It’s a very interesting question that I love answering. In absolute terms, the success rate of our clients varies between 75-80%.  The role of the matchmaker is to introduce you to […]