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The dos and don'ts of amateur matchmaking

9 mins | May 18, 2022
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‘I was sure they would fall in love!’ Before the era of online dating, singles looking for love used to turn to their extended network to find a romantic connection. Now, as Tinder enters its second decade, people once again are yearning for a more personal touch to their dating lives. Elle Hunt meets with self-proclaimed "successful" matchmakers, including podcast host Lakshmi Rengarajan, to see the human side behind the perfect match.

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