Author: Pamela Lugten

  • Matchmaking Services for Koreans in the US

    Global Love Report – July 21, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie Korean marriage company, Ennoble, is providing matchmaking services for Koreans residing in the United States, as well as Korean-Americans. Specifically Korean students and Korean nationals who are residents. Through its branches in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta, Ennoble is providing personal…

  • More Singles Interested in Matchmakers in Ireland

    Global Love Report – July 21, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie Matchmakers in Ireland are seeing a dramatic increase in enquiries from singletons in the last year or so. Their reasoning? 80% of people usually meet their potential dates within their social circles, at work or at their university campus. Thanks to the…

  • Global Love Spotlight: Karina Datashvili

    GLR Spotlight is an interview series featuring Matchmakers, Dating Coaches & Relationship Experts Global Love Report – July 21, 2021 Interviewed by Adrina Ong GLR Spotlight was created to feature some of our industry peers as a way for our community to get to know one another – Learn from what has worked successfully, as…

  • Mobile Matchmaking in a Camper Van

    Global Love Report – July 14, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie Sylvie Bourhis’ idea of mobile matchmaking has nothing to do with apps or even a phone! This French matchmaker decided to use a camper van in order to stay in touch with her clients while restrictions are in place due to the…

  • What Can We Expect with Virtual Reality Dating?

    Global Love Report – July 14, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie Virtual Reality Dating may be the next evolution of online dating. And some have argued that it could replace both online and face-to-face dates. According to a report by Imperial College Business School in the UK and eHarmony UK, better internet speeds…

  • Survey on Japanese Matchmakers Reveals Surprises

    Global Love Report – July 14, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie 284 Japanese matchmakers working at marriage agencies in Japan replied to a survey conducted by marriage company IBJ. Becoming Japanese Matchmakers According to the survey, since the pandemic, the number of marriage agencies being opened as a “side business” increased by 14%.…

  • Dating Safety vs. Privacy

    Global Love Report – July 7, 2021 Written by Pamela Stephanie Online dating platforms have made it easier for singles to connect with other singles but dating safety is still a concern. After all, anyone can register with these platforms. Some platforms offer a cursory check but most apps don’t do that. And that’s why…

  • Marriage Company Surveys Life after Marriage

    Global Love Report – July 7, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie The Japanese marriage company, IBJ, conducted a survey of “Life after Marriage”. 986 responded to the survey. The respondents were previously registered with a marriage agency under IBJ’s direction. 60.4% of respondents said that they had a wedding ceremony. 24.9% were planning…

  • Soulmate Festival in Italy: Mass for singles

    Global Love Report – July 7, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie A soulmate festival in Italy was held on the 19th of June in Padua. The festival is based on the festivals held in South American countries and in Portugal. The aim of the popular festival is so that singles can “find meaning…

  • Intentional Dating: Singles Now Serious about Dating

    Global Love Report – July 7, 2021 A review article by Pamela Stephanie There’s a new dating trend: Intentional Dating. So what exactly is “intentional dating”? Well, the pandemic is causing singles to be more serious about their dating lives and getting rid of bad dating habits. They’re looking for long-term relationships and becoming more…