The Autumn Rush:

Jacqui Baker

Aug 30

3 min read

Why Our Enquiries Just Doubled Ahead of the Long Winter Nights And The Approach Of The Christmas/Holiday Social Season

In our last post, we talked about why singles—both here in Ireland and across the United States—are closing down the dating apps and looking for a more personal way to meet someone. The response since then has been absolutely incredible. In fact, the number of people getting in touch with us over the last two weeks has completely doubled!

When we started chatting with all of our new clients, we noticed a very clear pattern. With autumn and fall settling in, the long, dark evenings are officially on the way. On top of that, we are just over 100 days away from the holiday/Christmas season.

Many of the singles reaching out have told us they are shifting their "coupling up" strategy. They simply don't want to navigate the major social seasons—from Halloween and Thanksgiving in the US to the bustling Christmas party calendar on both sides of the Atlantic—completely on their own. Plus, with weather forecasts pointing toward an El Niño pattern bringing some notoriously unpredictable, cold, and miserable weather to our shores, people are craving comfort. They want someone to hug during those long, chilly evenings, and a partner to talk to when the winter nights feel a bit lonely or bleak.

We know that if you have never used a matchmaker before, stepping offline can feel a bit mysterious. You might be wondering: What actually happens after I click that button? Who sees my information? How do you choose my matches across the country or across the miles?

Today, we want to lift the curtain and show you exactly how the two of us work behind the scenes to find your perfect match.

Step 1: The Relaxed, No-Obligation Chat

It all starts with a simple conversation. We don’t ask you to fill out a cold, twenty-page questionnaire or talk to a computer screen. Instead, you sit down for a chat with us. We talk about your life, your background, what makes you laugh, and what you are truly looking for in a partner. This is a pressure-free space for us to get to know the real you and for you to decide if we are the right fit for your journey.

Step 2: Total Privacy & Confidentiality

One of the biggest worries people have about modern dating is privacy. Nobody wants their face on a public app for coworkers, neighbours, or exes to stumble across. With us, your journey is 100% confidential. There are no public profiles, no searchable databases, and no online catalogues. Your details stay strictly between us and are only shared with a hand-picked match when the time is exactly right.

Step 3: Intuition Over Algorithms

We don’t rely on computer algorithms to pair people up based on a few shared checkboxes. We match people the old-fashioned way—through human intuition, deep listening, and a genuine understanding of relationship dynamics. We look at your values, your lifestyle, your energy, and your goals for the future, whether you are looking for someone down the road or someone who shares your heritage a few states away.

Step 4: The Hand-Picked Introduction

When we find someone we believe you will truly click with, we get in touch. We will tell you all about them—their personality, their background, and why we think you’ll get along. If you are both excited to meet, we help arrange the introduction.

Step 5: A Real First Date

We encourage our couples to skip the endless weeks of "small talk texting" that happens on apps. Instead, we get you straight to a real, comfortable first date—whether that's a relaxed coffee, a weekend lunch, or a video date if you are connecting across the US. It’s all about keeping things low-pressure so you can simply enjoy getting to know another genuine person.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Stepping offline might feel like a big move, but with the holiday season fast approaching, there has never been a better time to be proactive about your happiness. We are with you every single step of the way to make it safe, respectful, and incredibly exciting.