We are very selective with whom we accept into the Ambiance Matchmaking community. In 2017, we had a total acceptance rate of 22%. We do this to ensure we devote the necessary time and resources into each client's search. We are dedicated to helping our members reach their relationship and marriage goals.
Read MoreSeventy years ago, a staggering 80 percent of the American population tied the knot. Fast forward to 2018 and you will notice a slight statistical difference. Today, you can visit 27 US states and find that singles are taking over the metropolises. About 50.2 percent — or 124.6 million American adults — are single. The Ambiance Matchmaking team decided to dig deep into this phenomenon and uncover what’s happening.
Read More“There are simple actions people can take to alter the impression they project to others and in return how that impression changes the responses they receive. Project one signal, receive a certain response. Project a different, more “attractive” signal, get a more positive reaction.”
Read MoreWe were taught from an early age to make friends, to be likable, and to be nice toward others and accept them as they are, even if that kid picks his nose and wipes his boogers all over his mouth and tries to kiss you (was that just me?). What we are not taught, however, is that we won’t be accepted by everyone, and we will not accept everyone, and we will not become friends with everyone.
Read MoreInstead of thinking of Valentine's Day as a once-per-year opportunity, use it as a catapult to grow in your relationship every day of the year. Here are some ideas to point you in the right direction.
Read MoreRelationships are tricky. Everyone says so. They can be even trickier in midlife since rather than two 20-something blank slates coming together to build a life, middle-agers typically have full lives with deep and anchoring roots in the form of exes, kids, homes, careers, debt, and maybe even family court orders, which limit flexibility and makes the merging of lives challenging.
Read MoreThere are essentially four styles of self-expression — three of which are generally unhealthy (but may lead to temporary success), and one that is healthy (but may lead to temporary struggles).
Read MoreIt seems as though a common response to any expression of personal angst, social anxiety, and insecurity is that we should just be ourselves, period. Once we pull that off, everything will fall into place just perfectly. But what does it mean to “just be yourself”?
Read MoreAn important ingredient for a successful relationship is self-confidence, and an important ingredient in self-confidence is self-awareness — often defined as “the capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals.”
Read MoreSelf-confidence is a squirrelly bedfellow. We all want it, we’re desperate for it. In America, we tend to worship self-confidence. In fact, I’ll go one step further - most of us in the Western world believe that high self-confidence is an actual birthright. Dare to admit your low self-confidence issues and watch as people have a shaming field day with you, no doubt plummeting your self-confidence even further.
Read MoreLearn how to be courageous enough to show your authentic and genuine self in your dating life. Watch as relationships flourish and become more emotionally accessible.
Read MoreA first date doesn’t mean much, a second date may just be the other person giving you another chance, but a third date means you’ve been “selected”, cleared to pass go, and can have confidence that the person likes you. Sadly, it’s all too often that on a first or second date you’ll do something that isn’t attractive, a deal breaker, or won’t make a lasting impression, and never make it to a third date. You might be a great catch but you weren’t perceived that way. The following tips are ways to make it past the first and second dates, and give someone the gift of knowing you.
Read MoreThe opportunity to experience the matchmaking process with a professional matchmaker by your side should be both exciting and enlightening. Yet, with the amount of matchmakers recently flooding the industry, it can be difficult to separate the rookies from the experts. How do you choose a quality matchmaker that will help you define and achieve your goals in finding a romantic partner? These ten tips will help you select a genuine, passionate, and experienced matchmaker to ensure a successful experience.
Read MoreThe dating world is a continually unfolding set of possibilities and opportunities. You have the ability to meet new singles on a never-ending basis. However, when you meet someone worth pursuing, will you do just that? Will you make a choice to pursue this one person and exit the dating pool?
Read MoreWhen Americans decide to get married, it seems that love is the number one motive, with making a lifetime commitment, companionship, having children, and financial stability following. However, there are more reasons to marry, and possibly with even greater benefits than the aforementioned. Younger generations in particular need to understand tangible benefits that come with a strong marriage. If you are on the fence about marriage, keep reading…
Read MoreThere has been numerous attempts to explain what causes this type of romantic chemistry to occur. Researchers say a combination of factors are needed, including physical attraction, similarity, non-judgement, feeling understood, mutual trust, communication, and mystery. Let's dive into each of these factors separately.
Read MoreMany people use the words compatibility and chemistry interchangeably. However, these terms, when referencing romance and relationships, should never be confused. To muddle these two ideas together can be detrimental to the success of your relationship.
Read MoreThere are three very distinct and enthralling phases that every relationship must pass through before they find themselves gray-haired in rocking chairs, holding contests on who has more wrinkles (or was that just my grandparents?). Here we examine the three stages of a relationship...
Read MoreAre humans wired to be monogamous? Do some have a higher propensity toward monogamy than others? What drives some toward infidelity? And can science tinker with our genetic makeup to make us more faithful?
Read MoreI was falling for him, at first slowly, then hard and fast, and without trepidation. I never experienced love before, and therefore never experienced heartbreak. I had a clean slate from which I had no roadblocks, constructed walls, and nothing to encumber myself from falling head-over-heels. I could not stop thinking about him, and I succeeded in inserting his name into every conversation I had.
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