Dating is a pretty complicated game. People have their own preferences for how they’d like to meet a partner and what kind of partner they’d like to be with. In recent years, online dating has become quite the phenomenon, but it hasn’t lived up to its expectations. People often don’t have the time or patience to go through the dating game just to end up with empty hands, whether it’s on or offline. 

This is where dating agencies come in. They help people meet-up with individuals that are a close match with their interests and dating goals. It's become a preferable option to online dating, and even dating in general. It’s no wonder, considering all the benefits that come with using a dating agency to find love.

You save lots of time and energy

The online dating world is pretty hectic. Matches will message for weeks and schedule dates only to flake at the last moment. Others will lead you on for a while before parting ways without even saying goodbye. For many, this kind of behaviour makes online dating an exhausting process. If you’re a busy professional or dedicated student, you probably don’t have the time to deal with it. 

The great thing about matchmaking is that you’ll be able to avoid these problems most of the time. Participants are a lot more dedicated to their matches, and the matchmakers try their best to filter out the flaky types. Considering that the matchmaker does all the research as well, you don’t devote much of your time organizing the date. Even if the two of you don’t click, it’s not going to feel like a waste.

You get feedback

One of the most disappointing parts of online dating is the lack of feedback you get from dates. If the date hasn’t gone particularly well, there likely won’t be a second date. Neither will there be communication from this point on. This can be pretty discouraging for the spurned attendee, as they aren’t sure what exactly went wrong. It could be nothing personal, but you never know.

During the matchmaking process, your date will likely continue communicating with their matchmaker. They will most certainly communicate their likes and dislikes of the match, which means that the matchmaker will be able to discuss parts with you. If there’s something you did to come off wrong, you’ll be able to learn from the experience and not make the same mistakes again.

Matches are pre-screened

Safety is a big part of professional matchmaking. Parents often warned us about going out with strangers that we’ve only met on the internet, but this is the exact idea behind online dating. It’s understandable why some people might have reservations about this concept.

You never know what kind of reactions you’ll get from a potential date, unless they were pre-screened by a matchmaker, of course. A dating agency will do their homework and make sure that your date is an ideal match for you, while also not being a safety hazard.

This is especially important in the gay dating world. There are still hateful and bigoted people out there that don’t react well to the gay community. This is why looking for a partner with the help of a gay dating agency will be much safer than turning to simple online dating. They understand their audience and can pre-screen partners for behaviour.

There’s a level of certainty

For many participants, online dating is a mixed bag. You can’t be sure what the other person wants from the relationship, nor can you be sure whether or not they like you until you get to know them. This kind of uncertainty often leads to mistakes and relationships that do not work out in the long run. When you’re looking for a long-term gig, this isn’t exactly favourable.

A dating agency doesn’t match two random individuals together. Instead, matchmakers give it their all to make sure that the people they pair-up are the best possible matches for each other. While this might not work every single time, there’s a level of certainty that your matchmaker will find someone for you eventually. With enough information about you and your potential matches, a winning combo becomes more and more likely as time goes by.

Conclusion

There are many reasons someone might want to forego online dating and switch to a dating agency. Some would prefer a more personalized approach to dating, while others do it for the efficiency of the process. Either way, matchmaking is becoming more and more popular as a way for people to meet and start a relationship. It’s definitely an investment, but one that pays off more often than not.

Author's Bio: 

Mia Johnson is a writer with a ten-year-long career in journalism. She has written extensively about health, fitness, and lifestyle. A native to Melbourne, she now lives in Sydney with her 3 dogs where she spends her days writing and taking care of her 900 square feet garden.