Introductions
What an Introduction Can and Cannot Do
A matchmaking introduction can open an easy conversation without deciding compatibility. Learn how to handle pressure…
The full reading list
All pieces
A considered reading list on how introductions happen, what social settings invite and the customs people bring to a first meeting.
Social Settings
One-to-One Meeting or Group Mixer?
One-to-one meeting or group mixer? Compare pace, attention, and conversational openings to choose a setting that suits…
Matchmaking Past
From Calling Card to Matchmaking Profile
Calling card to matchmaking profile: see how these introductions differed in purpose and context, and learn to…
Expectations
The Compatibility Score Is Not a Verdict
A compatibility score can help you separate a matchmaking label from its assumptions, ask sharper questions about…
First Meetings
A First Visit to a Singles Social
A first visit to a singles social can feel more manageable when you know how to assess the event’s format, privacy…
Our point of view
Connection begins with attention
Honest Match Journal looks at the choices around meeting, not at formulas for finding a perfect partner. We favour clear distinctions, thoughtful questions and room for people to decide what suits them.