Celebrity Matchmaking for Kim Kardashian

If you’ve been out of the country for the past few months then you may have missed this celebrity gossip: Kim Kardashian got married to-and has separated from-her husband of only 72 days, Kris Humphries. Although this is not the shortest celebrity marriage, it’s obvious that these two were not compatible from the start. There were no signs of cheating or any questionable behavior because the couple’s marriage did not last long enough for any scandal to ensue. In the opinion of our seasoned matchmaker: “Kim and Kris were just not right for each other.”

Since celebrities love free stuff, we thought we’d offer a sort-of-condolence gift: advice. Sorry Kris, but Kim’s the bigger celebrity and harder to match. (Anyway, we bet you’ll just settle down with a sweet and pretty girl from your home state… wherever that was again. Did we mention that she’ll probably be blonde?)

But who should Kim date next? She’s a powerful businesswoman and loves being in the spotlight. Kim needs a partner who can support her high-profile lifestyle. Here are our suggestions:

Guy Richie- He’s mature, artistic, successful, and could handle dating Madonna.

Ryan Reynolds- He’s funny, attractive, and has three older brothers (which would make great TV). He’s been married before so he’s been through a similar experience, and he’s not afraid of commitment.

Tyler Perry- He’s an entrepreneur like Kim and very well connected. He’s family oriented and seems like he’s ready to settle down.

Prince Amedeo- He’s a member of the Belgian royal family and lives in New York City where he works for Deloitte. Kim would not only be connected across the country, but also cross the Atlantic. He’s very athletic and has even run the NYC Marathon.

We hope Kim will take our advice when she's ready to date again.

How an AU Tiger and a UGA Bulldog made the Perfect Match

Since moving to Atlanta from a private university with a less-than-stellar football team, I learned one thing fast: southerners are serious about college football. Lesson number two? One of the oldest rivalries in the South is between the Auburn University Tigers and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. We’ve had clients turn down dates because they felt disloyal for fraternizing with “the enemy.” (As a matchmaker, this seems pretty extreme-but then again I’ve never had that game day experience of a big state school.) So, for all you college sports fanatics, here’s proof that true love conquers all.

A previous client of ours sent these orange roses to his wife-who he meet through our service-to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the couple’s first date; it also just happened to be the weekend of the Auburn/Georgia game. What a kind, thoughtful gesture from one of our favorites. We could not be happier to have played a part in making this introduction!

So what can we learn from the happy couple? If you’re serious about finding love, be prepared for it to look a little different from what you had imaged. Be open. Sure, it would be great to date someone who loves the same teams and shares the same hobbies. But what’s better is dating someone who loves and respects you for who you are. After all, people aren’t manufactured…and there’s nothing like a good rivalry to keep things interesting.

Special thanks to our couple for the update.

Should You Become Facebook Official?

Check out this survey before you pop "the question."

And by that I mean the "do-you-want-to-be-Facebook-official" question.

Your grandparents had "want to go steady?" Your parents knew "will you be my girlfriend?" This seems to be the exclusivity question of our generation. If you've watched The Social Network then you know the importance of  the relationship status; Mark Zuckerberg makes a point of adding this category to each FB profile before launching his site. You should make a point of reading the relationship stastics below to learn how social media has changed the dating game.

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Just Say No to Bad Dates

Is there a polite way to turn down a date? For the most part, I support the idea that you should give everyone a fair shot. But, then again, there are always exceptions. So, how do you say no to someone you’re not interested in? You say it quickly and directly. If you’ve declined a date with this person more than once, then it’s time to be blunt. Rachel Greenwald, author of Find A Husband After 35, suggests using language such as this: “I’m sorry, but there is no chance at all for us. Please stop asking me.” Pay attention to your tone-the trick is to not sound too severe or too sappy. The words may seem a bit harsh, but you shouldn’t waste your time or energy getting bogged down by someone who’s not compatible. Greenwald advises that you soften the blow by acknowledging the person’s positive characteristics, or suggesting that he/she would be a good fit for another friend of yours. If the person reacts badly: c’est la vie. It’s better to honest upfront and to avoid hurt feelings down the road.