Gayquation

Happy thus far to outsource finding dates to a real person as opposed to robots at match.com. Easy to communicate with my matchmaker who understood my needs quite well. We literally had a 2 1/2 hr fun and insightful interview. Appreciate the time spent with me. Crossing my fingers. All else hasn't worked so I said why not - try a new approach. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And bonus - it has freed up some of my time. Best, David.

So some quick hits from my first 2 months:
Matchmaking: good if you're a busy professional or hate the Apps as they scour every nook and cranny for matches and follow with background checks. They basically do the work for you with better screening tools. Month to month membership so I like that.
Momentum add on: I didn't require it. Supposedly useful for those who need a assistance/advice post-introduction
Coaching: I just added it because I wanted some help with my offline game and do not have any single gay friends to bounce ideas off of. It is month to month as well.
Overall: 4/5

Dating app fatigue brought me to a personal matchmaking service and gayquation. I found them on a random search and happy I did. They do all the work for me from screening to vetting so it does help skip several steps for me and save a ton of time. It's not an excuse as my coach has, rightfully so, suggested I keep my eyes open as well. But it's nice having someone speed up the process and wittle away the BS out there.

My experience: I was very nervous before coming in. As it was the first time and I did not know what to expect. However, when I got in and spoke with Nick I felt more relaxed, also seeing all of the other newly out people there as well was reassuring. Friendly, felt very protected and safe with my information. Nick is very frank and realistic in his approach. It was not so daunting as I thought it would be. Also, the masterclass helped me to identify what the important "deal breakers" are for me. The advice given gave me the confidence to ask what was important to me and how to ask these questions. When I got to my first meet itself, I was much more relaxed and confident – something I have never felt in that type of situation.

Julian and Chris were so patient with me as I am picky and I want what I want. I gave very stringent criteria for their search. I have been unsuccessful in relationships and have been taken advantage of and hurt by numerous men that I had kind of threw in the towel and was skeptical. However, Gayquation helped me meet Edward and Juan. Although, they turned out to be friends the last introduction that came as a surprise "bonus" match actually turned my head. So far its going well with Malcom and although we are not exclusive just yet we are on our way there and I couldn't be happier. Just wanted to say thanks to Julian and Chris for their time, effort, and expertise. Crossing my fingers and wish me luck.

I am happy to have found these guys. 2020 was a forgettable in so many ways. Vaxxed, it's summer and able to travel. I am sure, like most, we are all busy socializing to catch up for lost time. At my age, a ripe 62, a little assistance goes a long way and it has. Along the way, made a new friend with whom I'll visit the Cape with this summer. In the meantime, crossing fingers on a friend AND lover. I appreciate the support and understanding.

I appreciate their Covid response and being quite responsible and dedicated to the safety of their clients, especially us gentlemen over a "certain" age. They did not prevent us from meeting in person but they gave the option of a virtual meeting, like a zoom call. I appreciated this as well because I'm also a busy professional who travels a lot, even during these times but did want to make sure I connected with my matches within a fairly reasonable amount of time. I also appreciate that they listen to feedback. I mentioned one small change they could make on their online questionnaire and poof!... within one day they made the change. Keep up the good work fellas and the work you do within the LGBT community. Love does win.

I wanted to give a little shout out to my little team at gayquation. Not just for all the help they've provided me over the past 7 months, but for the patience they've shown me with all my peccadilloes. Here's hoping I'm not with you 7 months from now (for good reasons) but happy to be if we don't find my guy. Xoxo ~Zach

I am glad to see matchmaking is still alive and well. I tried back in the early 2000s I am glad to see matchmaking is still alive and well. I tried back in the early 2000s but it seemed you lost some value using a service like that. Things sure have changed and the stigma of being "desperate" or "updateable" are out the window. I am happy to hear that from my matchmaker from GQ when he approaches prospective bachelors on my behalf, whether within or outside their database. I was surprised to hear that well more than 90% of respondents are ok with being matched with someone who has hired a matchmaker. It's also a testament to their hip feel and non-traditional approach. But it seemed you lost some value using a service like that. Things sure have changed and the stigma of being "desperate" or "updateable" are out the window. I am happy to hear that from matchmaker from GQ when he approaches prospective bachelors on my behalf, whether within or outside their database.