The Match Guarantee Journal
Clear, source-backed guidance on private matchmaking, dating apps, international dating safety, and choosing the right path to a serious relationship.
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15 published guides
Matchmaking Decisions · 8 min read
What it means when a matchmaker says its matches are vetted: the checks matchmakers run, the U.S. laws behind background checks, what screening misses, and what to ask.
Joe Rickards · October 20, 2026
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Matchmaking Decisions · 8 min read
How confidential matchmaking really is: what a matchmaker collects, who sees your profile, what U.S. law protects, what a dating-site breach showed, and what to ask.
Joe Rickards · October 20, 2026
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Matchmaking Costs · 5 min read
Compare reported InternationalCupid prices, free and paid memberships, total subscription costs, and renewal terms before choosing a plan.
Match Guarantee Editorial Team · October 19, 2026
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Dating Decisions · 10 min read
The red flags that matter most when dating in your 50s, backed by FBI and Pew data, plus what looks like a warning sign at this age but usually is not.
Joe Rickards · October 1, 2026
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Matchmaking Decisions · 10 min read
What a matchmaker does, in plain language: the seven parts of the job, where candidates come from, how matchmakers get paid, and your contract rights.
Joe Rickards · October 1, 2026
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Dating Decisions · 5 min read
Compare introductions, recurring activities, singles events, communities, and professional matchmaking as ways to meet people beyond dating apps.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
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Matchmaking Decisions · 4 min read
Use a practical worksheet to compare matchmaking proposals, request written terms, and decide whether a provider fits your search.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
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Relationship Preparation · 4 min read
Use respectful questions about values, family, children, language, location, careers, money, conflict, and communication before a cross-cultural relationship gets serious.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
Read the guide Dating Preparation · 4 min read
Prepare for a first video date with a practical technical checklist, conversation prompts, interpreter etiquette, boundaries, and reflection questions.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
Read the guide Matchmaking Decisions · 5 min read
Use a practical fit framework to decide whether professional matchmaking matches your time, privacy, search, budget, and participation needs.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
Read the guide Matchmaking Costs · 5 min read
Compare matchmaker pricing models, current published examples, total commitment, and the written terms behind a proposal.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
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International Matchmaking · 10 min read
Learn how international matchmaking works from consultation and sourcing through screening, Zoom introductions, feedback, travel, and support.
Stephen Cefali · September 14, 2026
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Dating Safety · 11 min read
Use this international dating safety checklist to verify identity, avoid financial scams, control travel plans, spot warning signs, and understand legal issues.
Stephen Cefali · September 8, 2026
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Matchmaking Decisions · 5 min read
Compare international matchmaking service models by geography, support, pricing disclosure, and client fit before choosing a provider.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
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Matchmaking Decisions · 8 min read
Compare private matchmaking and dating apps by cost, time, screening, support, privacy, and fit for a serious relationship.
Joe Rickards · September 14, 2026
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