MEDILL REPORTS -- May 1 -- Reasons for choosing an offline matchmaking service

Singles work one-on-one with a relationship expert to assess goals and tactics for conquering the dating world.
Staff members can vouch for his or her credibility. No more knights in rusted armor.
Someone else does the preliminary work for you. All you have to do is show up.
A number of matchmaking services only select commitment-minded men and women, so it's easier to avoid those singles only looking for a fling.
Many companies also have image and fashion consultants in addition to relationship and life coaches.
You can avoid the bar scene. Period.
Selective Search (Chicago) focuses on a high-end clientele but the service is pricey: men pay $10,000. FULL ARTICLE @ OPW


Mark Brooks: Together Dating / The Right One, Great Expectations, and It's Just Lunch all offer different spins on offline matchmaking. MyPartnerPerfect is headed by Dr Patrick Perrine, a gay matchmaker and human sexuality expert.