In a post #MeToo world, it can sometimes be hard to know what’s okay and what’s not okay. But there are a few tried-and-true rules on what’s never okay--or at least, never a good idea. For more on what to avoid, read below... No more than two drinks. I don’t mean to be a [...]
As I established a few weeks ago, it is still possible to date and have a fun, sexy time during the era of #MeToo. You can read about it here. While awareness around bad behavior is heightened, the rules are what they’ve always been: Listen. Communicate. Be attentive. Look for cues. Ask for clarification [...]
Here’s something I’ve heard more than once in the past year: “I don’t know how to date anymore, Lisa. What are the rules now?” The #MeToo movement, which began in late 2017, has had a wide ripple effect across society - and maybe most prominently in our dating lives. As woman after woman shares [...]
I’ll be the first to tell you: singles get endless amounts of conflicting, confusing advice. Among the most infuriating? Stop me if you’ve heard this one: “If you just stopped looking for love, you would find it right away!” Let’s take that apart for a minute. If you wanted to find a new job, [...]
Ah, Halloween. A time for trick-or-treaters to fill up their bags, haunted houses to do serious business, and . . . singles to find love? Believe it. While you may think of All Hallows Eve as a night for cheeky hook-ups in disguise, the truth is, Halloween has a long and surprising history as [...]
“Lisa. I’m just picky. That’s the first thing you need to know.” And I get it. You are successful, smart and savvy person. You know what you’re looking for and you’re ready for that love of your life. So, there’s nothing inherently wrong with being “picky.” You don’t have time to say “yes” to [...]
With over 30,000 restaurants, New York City has a total embarrassment of riches when it comes to dining options. Even if you ate somewhere different every day for years, you wouldn’t even scratch the surface of all the restaurants this city has to offer. But even with all that variety, let’s face it – [...]
Investing in people is what makes a successful matchmaker. If you’re a client or member here at Lisa Clampitt Matchmaking, this includes really diving in with you to find out all the things that make you special and unique. We access your past patterns, what’s been serving you (and what hasn’t!), and create a [...]
Before she became a world-renowned matchmaker, Lisa Clampitt, LMSW, earned her master’s degree in social work and passionately supported the altruistic agendas of nonprofits. She has a big heart, and she started her career by looking for ways to give back to the community. Lisa Clampitt founded the Matchmaking Institute to help [...]
Rejection. Typically, the R-word is something we want to avoid at all costs—dwell on it too long and it conjures feelings of lack and unworthiness. But you know how the world works… You want rainbows? First, you need some rain. This also applies to your love life. You want to find the love of [...]