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Why join Mass Match?

MASS MATCH VERSUS INTERNET DATING

Accountability
A recent study shows married people posing as singles are nearly 6 times as likely as actual singles to visit online dating sites to find a serious relationship.

That's why you need a personal, private and affordable dating service where people are who they say they are.

Private Profile Photos

Your profile photo can only be viewed by members who have met Lanie, and have been matched with you.

WH0 ARE MASS MATCHERS?
They are singles from 20's-80's. Everyone is in the same boat, after all. With over half the adult population single for the first time in history, it is, oddly, ever more difficult to find the right person.

ALL SINGLES -- GAY AND STRAIGHT -- WELCOME!


WHERE ARE THE MASSMATCHERS FROM?
Folks from Western MA and neighboring communities in parts of NY, CT, NH and VT who love my prices and my personal approach.

WHY JOIN?
Perhaps you are frustrated by Internet Dating and looking for a needle in a haystack. Or perhaps you wouldn't consider having your personal information all over the Internet. The cost of personal ads really add up, and going to a bar doesn't seem like a good idea. Friends often don't want to get involved.

If you want to find people chosen for you, who are who they say they are, and who are really ready to meet you and are not playing games, join Mass Match. I try to give you matches that make sense for you and your preferences and not waste your precious time.

If you want someone to talk to about dating, I am here as much as you like. You aren't in the Infamous Internet Black Hole.

Bud and I met through a Dating Service so we understand what it's like. We know you are busy like we were. And you want a service you can afford, more affordable even than Internet Dating.

Look: WHEN IT COMES TIME TO INVEST, YOU CALL A BROKER. WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY A HOUSE, YOU CALL AN AGENT. WHEN IT COMES TIME TO FIND THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE, DON’T GO IT ALONE. HAVE US MAKE THE PROCESS OF FINDING YOUR PERFECT MATCH SIMPLE, FUN AND SUCCESSFUL. So....

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. You sign up online. Most people choose the Meet the Matchmaker Plan.
2. Don't agonize over the simple form because you and I will go over it all together and lots more when we meet. I'll get to know you and your preferences.
3. You will answer 5 more fun questions about yourself.
4. With your client number and pasword you will then be able to see the profiles and photos of matches I have chosen just for you.
5. You will arrange coffee meetings with your matches and I will be available throughout the whole process to coach you and help you as much or as little as you want.

It's as simple as that. Our clients are who they say they are. And they are ready to meet the right person for them.

I look forward to meeting you and finding you the Right one!

SOMETIMES PEOPLE ASK ME: "WHY DO WE SIGN UP FOR A YEAR AND NOT A MONTH AT A TIME?" The answer is: the few times we let people do it by the month, they didn't take it seriously. You want to know and be assured that Mass Matchers are ready for a relationship. They are all on the same page. And clients love the idea of meeting different people, taking it slowly, settling into the process and not rushing, and making good healthy decisions for themselves.

We Want to Find You The Right One, Not Just Anyone

Because Bud and I met though a dating service and got married, we want to provide the folks in our area a local, respectful and very affordable way to meet that special someone too! With our caring and personal support and coaching, we can help you bring a happy and satisfying relationship into your life. We believe that bringing people together by fostering the beginnings of healthy romantic relationships is an important individual and community service. We want to bring as many people together in Western Mass as possible, and NOW is a wonderful time to begin.

We Are:
  • Personal
  • Local
  • Discreet
And We:
  • Coach
  • Operate with care and integrity

Ask The Matchmaker

If you would like your dating question to appear on "Ask the Matchmaker" Click Here (Your real name will not be used)

Hi,
I'm just beginning to date after a long hiatus. I was with a partner who knew all my "quirks" and now that I'm on the market again, I'm a bit daunted at the idea of putting myself out there anew. I have food allergies that cause skin problems if I'm not careful and so I'm uncomfortable about dining out with strangers. How can I enjoy eating socially without first painting myself as some kind of complicated, demanding nerotic?
Mary in Lenox, Ma

Hi Mary,
We are all complicated but you don't want or need to lay too much information on your new dates. Honesty doesn't mean telling everything about you at once. Harry loved Sally's high maintenance stuff but that's because they were really good friends first. Otherwise it isn't very attractive. Salad dressing on the side is adorable if you are Meg Ryan or when someone knows you and loves all your quirks.
So my advice is to simply order things you can eat or pick a place you are comfortable with. If you need to mention the allergies for any reason, do it quickly with a laugh and move to a different topic. Often, it is how you say things as much as what you say--still, there is no need for anyone to know your health stuff up front.
PS I’ve had clients tell matches about their Crone’s Disease and other illnesses on first dates because they want to be honest. But since it isn’t catching, it is too much info too soon. Would Cary Grant tell Audrey Hepburn about his Crone’s Disease?
Well, I guess he could have gotten away with anything.

Dating Tip of the Day

Please, please be on time for your first "meetings" and subsequent dates. Folks are nervous and courtesy counts!

Tip of the Day for Joining a Dating Service

If you are a woman in your 60's or older, the process may be more difficult. I don't encourage or discourage. It is up to you. We are getting great fellows. I had no idea what the database or demographics were when I met Bud, but I took a chance. It only takes one. Happily, we have had so many great "success" stories for women in their 50's and 60's and even some in their 70's in our five years of business.
In March I had met Monica for dinner after we connected through Mass Match and immediately hit it off. I am very happy to say that on October 28th, 2005 we were married and life could not be better. Thank you for your service.
Pat and Monica, 30's, Springfield Ma
Two Happy Mass Matchers
Norm and Margot, Northfield Ma
Mass Match Welcomes Gays and Lesbians!
We thank our matchmaker Lanie with all our hearts!
Bill and Susan, Amherst Ma
When I describe Mass Match to my friends I use words like integrity, professionalism, understanding, and always seeking ways to improve the service. I feel fortunate to have this service available as another way to meet people
David, 58, Lenox Ma
I met someone wonderful through your fine service. Lanie's moral support and encouragement helped me during the dating process. I have been having a wonderful time since I've met him. Thank you, Lanie!
Cindy, 37, Springfield Ma
Hi Lanie,
I saw your letter in the Republican and just wanted to thank you for providing the dating service that led me to Jack. Fifteen months after our first meeting (in which I was, actually, pretty much swept off my feet), we are so happy together, now living in a house we just purchased in Westfield. I agree with the author Joan Didion, whom you refer to, that "fate and luck" aren't what make a love affair work out. At 59, I know how much a role intentionality plays. Still, I feel lucky that you sent Jack my way.
Best wishes,
Kathy, Westfield Ma
Dear Lanie,
I wanted to thank you profusely, for the wonderful miracle that Massmatch created in my life, connecting me to my fiancee and soulmate, Lynne. We had our initial coffee date early last March, became engaged in July, and will be married in October. The timing was perfect, as I was just about to publish my book, "Attention Late Bloomers: You're Right On Time!" (available on Amazon.com, by the way), and was able to include her in the book's dedications. Under the author photo, which Lynne took, I wrote that, as a "late bloomer" myself, I found my true love in my 50's.

I want to encourage all the "late bloomers" out there that it is possible, not just to find a match, but the RIGHT match in middle age and later in life! We are VERY happy together, and wish you and your Massmatch clients, all the joy in the world.
www.jerryposner.com
Love, Jerry Posner, West Stockbridge Ma


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