The COVID-19 pandemic took a measurable toll on the healthcare system and the economy, but it also had an immeasurable impact on the mental well-being of people living under lockdown. Both singles and couples experienced extreme levels of stress, uncertainty, and social disconnection. As a matchmaking agency based in New York City, Hunting Maven was...
Many singles think they can find relationship success using dating apps or meeting people through friends. But Matchmaker Julia Bekker — also known as the Hunting Maven — recognizes that busy singles often struggle to build connections through those channels. Some people may not find truly compatible partners, while others may have difficulty meeting anyone...
As NYC matchmakers and dating experts for over 15 years, we tend to get some of the same questions from people. One in particular comes to mind, “Is there a time limit for when someone should say I love you ?” And the answer is not a simple, yes or no. Let me explain. The...
I’ve never witnessed such an impact on dating by politics, in my lifetime, from both a personal standpoint as well as in my years of business as a NYC matchmaker. Perhaps why the big effect of politics on dating today is the way we may be becoming tribal over something as simple as how people...
