From the Experts

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Get the insider scoop <strong>From the Experts</strong> at Tawkify. This category gives you unparalleled insight into how our matchmaking works, what to expect on your dating journey, and unbiased comparisons of matchmaking vs. dating apps. Find actionable tips and professional guidance to make informed decisions about your love life.</p>

From the Experts

Matchmaker Says: Who Marries Who?

When it comes to falling in love, it’s not just fate that brings people together—sometimes it’s their jobs. We scanned data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2014 American Community Survey—which covers 3.5 million households—to find out how people are pairing up. Some of the matches seemed practical (the most common marriage is betweengrade-school teachers), and others had us questioning Cupid’s aim (why do female dancers have a thing for male welders?)…

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Matchmaker Says: When Should You Call?

Question: When should I talk to a woman after a great date? Matchmaker Radha says: That’s a great question. My answer to you would be simply that every date is different, and that every person is different as well. There are so many silly rules out there – such as waiting three days to contact someone after a date in order to not appear too eager. I personally believe that there should be no hard and fast rules when it comes to making contact after a date. If the date went really well…

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Matchmaker Says: She’s Paleo, You’re A Vegan.

Dear Matchmakers: I’m in love with a woman who follows a paleo diet, but I’m a 80-10-10 low-fat raw vegan/fruitarian, so we have fruits and vegetables in common for food. We’ve talked about having children; she says we’d have to decide on the best diet between us for feeding our future kids, but I don’t think she’ll side with mine, and I won’t side with her diet. We’ve also both stated that we didn’t think the other was our first priority type, but I’ve come to love her anyway, and she says she possibly could fall for me in the future, but in the mean time she’s going to look for her first type, and if she doesn’t find him, she knows she can come back to me. What do we do to resolve this situation? – Magician type Changer

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What Women Really Want

Don’t worry, this is not a bait-and-switch headline. I’m going to tell you what women really want. And men too, while we’re at it. I’m writing on behalf of a matchmaking company, after all. Lean in. What women (and men) really want is…

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What Is “Manhood” To The Modern Man?

Manhood is loosely defined. The simple definition pinpoints qualities such as strength and courage as indicators of manhood. But…are we discussing a strong physical body or strength of character? Courage in the face of environmental danger or emotional grit…

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Matchmaker Says: If You’re Feeling Defeated

Let’s trust ourselves and turn our backs on those who don’t. Let’s breathe fire and magic together. Let’s burn your stupid fucking questionnaires and scorecards to ashes, and then let’s fly through the blustery wind together, brilliant and perfect and terrible. Let’s never live under that mountain again…

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Kauai Through Local Eyes

Sometimes you learn the most about a destination because you let yourself be vulnerable and live enough in the moment to meet someone who can share a local perspective…

A Broken Heart

Don’t Get Crushed

When you have a serious crush, it’s a feeling like no other. You catch yourself smiling for no reason and your world feels lighter, somehow sparkly. Thinking about your crush, you’re elated. Like a person with a magical secret. You could fly around your kitchen! It’s wonderful… and nerve wracking.  Falling for someone new is often a time of extreme energy and wonder mixed with goodly portions of self-doubt and anxiety. You’re smitten. Enchanted. Utterly charmed. Now what? During this fantastically magic time, try to keep the following in mind…

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What Q2 2025 Dating Trends Reveal About Real Connection

2025 dating trends are taking a confident new shape. Singles aren’t just looking for love; they’re prioritizing authenticity, real-world chemistry, and deeper compatibility. At Tawkify, we analyzed thousands of matches across our database in Q2 of 2025 to identify what’s changing in how people date. Spoiler: it’s not about swiping faster. Whether you’re reentering the […]

A happy couple shares an intimate moment while out on a date.
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The Matchmaker Effect: How “Materialists” Sparked a Surge in Curated Dating

When “Materialists” hit screens, it didn’t just entertain. It struck a nerve. In a world full of dating fatigue and swipe-left apathy, the film spotlighted the emotional (and financial) complexity of modern romance. It also helped elevate the matchmaker effect and the idea of curated dating from a luxury niche to a cultural moment. To […]

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