Check out what the media is saying about It’s Just Lunch. (Spoiler alert: Very good things!)
02/14/20
By Joey Yashinsky For MediaNews Group
Certain tasks might feel a bit daunting as we find ourselves getting older.
Maybe the golf ball doesn’t travel quite as far on that tee shot. Maybe the volume level on the television needs to get bumped up a few notches.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the thought of dating or meeting someone new might also seem overwhelming as we cross to the other side of 50. But it doesn’t need to be.
Read the full article >11/13/19
Frank Partnoy’s book “Wait- The Useful Art of Procrastination” shares a section on why speed dating is not ideal. Singles who participate in speed dating have little time to engage with potential suitors. They are left with quick impressions and snap judgments that are not likely to identify an ideal partner.
In contrast, Partnoy examines the dating company “It’s Just Lunch.” Their approach is to survey clients and arrange a lunch date with someone compatible with your profile. The “It’s Just Lunch” company found that, unlike speed dating, an entire lunch allows for a more in-depth conversation. Participants are then given the rest of the day to think about the experience before agreeing to a future lunch. Having plenty of time to evaluate your experience and feelings makes a lot of sense, especially when choosing a future partner.
Read the full article >03/08/19
by Michelle Hackman
After four years of misleading photos, cheating boyfriends and messages that didn’t quite sound authentic, Natasha Topinka decided she was through with online dating. So the 41-year-old pharmaceutical saleswoman, who lives in Oklahoma City, decided to try an old-fashioned approach. Not friends of friends. Not a blind date. She signed up for a bona fide matchmaking service. Read the full article >02/26/19
Brielle Gregory
“…If those methods don’t work, you can also try a matchmaking service like It’s Just Lunch, says Laino. Although they can get expensive, these services offer a more personalized experience, so you’re more likely to get a strong match right out of the gate. “You’re not just fishing online; you’re actually having someone narrow down a potential mate or two for you,” says Laino.”
Read the full article >02/08/19
Shelby Slauer
Breakups are hard, especially if you weren't ready for one. If your relationship is still healthy overall or you broke up because of external reasons, you probably weren't ready.
INSIDER spoke with relationship experts about signs that you weren't ready to break up with your partner.
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