The Matchmaker’s Journal

Honest writing from inside the matchmaking industry.

Dating apps, professional matchmaking, and what compatibility science actually says — from Jessica Strickland, professional matchmaker and founder of Matchmaker AI.

July 2, 2026  ·  Dating Apps

The Truth About Dating Apps: Algorithms, Profiles, and What They Actually Cost You

Most dating apps are not matching you on compatibility. They’re matching you on engagement. How the algorithms really work, how to build a profile that works anyway, and what you should actually be paying for.

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July 2, 2026  ·  Matchmaking

Thinking About Hiring a Matchmaker? Read This First

How to find a professional matchmaking service, what signing up actually looks like, who the major players are, and what it all costs in 2026 — from someone who spent three years inside the industry.

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