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HOW DO YOU MEET THAT SPECIAL PERSON? JACQUIE BROWNRIDGE, OWNER OF THE IT’S JUST LUNCH B.C. FRANCHISE, SAYS THE BEST WAY IS THROUGH A MATCHMAKER WHO CAN FOCUS ON YOU AND HELP YOU CREATE A PERSONAL SMART-DATING PLAN. •WHAT TYPICALLY GETS BETWEEN SINGLES AND A REWARDING DATING LIFE? I’d say the top three challenges are making the time, knowing where to find like-minded people, and protecting your privacy. For most people, the problem is very rarely getting a date. The challenge is actually connecting with someone interesting whom you’re attracted to, and can see developing a relationship with. When you look at a typical client’s schedule, no wonder. Most put in long hours at work, are active in the community, play sports, attend family functions — and when they stop to take a breath — they’re alone. My clients are extremely diverse. Some have recently relocated, some find themselves single after long relationships and some have focused on their career and are ready to focus their time and energy on their personal life. Regardless of the reason, one thing they all have in common is that they are serious about meeting someone new. • WHY DO PEOPLE TRUST YOU WITH THEIR PERSONAL LIVES? I think it comes down to discretion, personal service, and a proven process. We take the time to really understand you, your lifestyle and your goals. We personally hand-select every match. What we do is more of an art than a science. Our team handles everything in a very personalized and efficient manner, from finding the right matches to making all the arrangements for a date —usually lunch or a drink after work — ideal, low-pressure first date venues. All you have to do is show up and focus on having fun with someone new. As the 2009 recipient of the Consumer Choice Award for best dating service, It’s Just Lunch is the most established traditional matchmaking service in Canada with 18 years experience. “It’s all about connecting people and getting them out from behind their computers to start meeting new people face-to-face, in a comfortable environment.” The challenge is connecting with someone interesting whom you’re attracted to. ~Times Colonist |
