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Matchmakers Walk of Shame
June 19, 2009
Year of the Matchmaker
It was a matchmaker’s dream Friday night in the
Walking into one of the hottest restaurants in the
“Why do you look like you’re leaving so early? No luck picking up the ladies?!” I said obnoxiously.
Laughing at my approach, He responded with “No, we’re probably going to head to Savannahs- pick up some girls there!” he said smirking to his friend.
“Ha-ha, of course you are! So where’s you’re house in the
“I’m staying with a friend in
“Guys night out… I see” This was all too familiar, where did I know this guy from?
“Why do I think I’ve seen you before? He asked me before I could approach him with the same question.
“That’s easy- you’ve probably seen me in the media, my occupation revolves around that!” I said. ( Afterall I am
“So what publication is yours?” he asked.
“No, I don’t work with a publication, I’m just written up a lot on what I do!”
“On what you do?” ...Oh wait a minute, does you’re name begin with a “J”?
Simultaneously, as he came to the realization of who I was, I knew EXACTLY who I was talking to!
“I knew who you were!” Eric from
(If you haven’t realized by now, this is the SAME married guy who was hitting on every woman he came across during our week there!)
“Small world…and look at you- you are still BEYOND handsome but seriously disgusting! Still up to the same tricks! What are you doing here? And where are the wife and kids?” I yelled.
“Why? What’s the problem?”, he laughed.
Typical answer from a cheater…I thought.
“Why don’t you get back to your wife and kids?!” I said. And at the point, I immediately texted my assistant, Ashley- I knew she would get a kick out of this! (Of course letting him know I was blowing up his spot).
Eric walked away embarrassed and ashamed, (as he should be), although this time his walk of shame was not from a “successful” hookup the night before….hopefully lesson learned!
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Matchmakers " CHIPS and SALSA"
Being the matchmaker I am, I was making my way around the Dallas Ritz, scouting for men of course! I spotted two young handsome men leaning up against the bar munching on peanuts. (Perfect for my matchmaking business)
“So what are you two handsome guys doing not speaking with any of the beautiful women in the bar?” I interrupted.
They both laughed.
“Actually he’s my lawyer- we’re having a meeting,” said the 6”4 gentlemen with the salt and pepper hair.
(I might add, that he was also a high end real estate developer- BINGO! My matchmaking radar hones in again)
Pretty casual meeting, I thought... “So are you a divorced lawyer?”
“Actually yes, I am.”
“And divorced with three or four kids? I asked.
“Ha-ha, yes I am, and I do have four, and John here has four as well.”
“What is this a
“Yes, well in the midst of getting a divorce, that’s why Bob is here!”
“Handles all your dirty work then, right?
“Something like that, and who handles yours?” he asked friskily.
And of course, as he prompted the question, my assistant Ashley comes into the conversation.
“So is this your daughter?” Asked John.
(The annoying line we always hear.)
“Nope, I’m her assistant!”
After exchanging introductions, Ashley quickly noticed that “our lawyer” resembled someone quiet popular.
“You know who you look like, you look like that actor on that old TV show, CHIPS…Eric Estrada??” she asked.
Both laughing, as if they have heard this plenty of times before.
“Yup, I’ve gotten that many times, I’m chips, and this is my partner salsa.”
“Clever…I like that “chips and salsa”…my favorite!
These two had the looks, brains and career- the perfect
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Matchmakers" SOLE-MATE with the SHINEY SHOES"
Matchmaking tour…Off again, this time
“Well why not?” I said to myself. I could use a little buffer- my Prada's were a little dusty! Must keep my appearance up as
“So where are you flying to that you need your shoes shined?” as I sat down next to him.
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“Lucky you, we’ll be on the same flight! Are you a
Of which he said, “I live in
“What do you do?” I asked. (My matchmaking radar hones in again)
“Probably the same thing you do.”
(A sarcastic guy challenging my humor this early in the morning.) “You’ll never guess in a million years.” I laughed.
“I'm intrigued”...
“Are you single or are you married?”
“Actually just recently engaged!”
And then I introduced myself…
“Why do I know that name?”
Passing over my card
I then asked, so who are you engaged to?
He explained that he was just recently engaged to a woman named Lauren___.
I was shocked, as soon as he said Lauren!
“Oh my God, I know her, and she is BEYOND AWESOME!!!!!!!
“So you're “the” Janis Spindel-Americas top matchmaker!” I can now finally put a face to the stories!” He said.
It just so happens that Lauren had come to me a few years back for my help, and look at her now! Walking down the aisle with a beyond handsome INVESTOR! Tall, good looking, and educated! Leave it to me and my RADAR to track him down!
Looks like my pep talks and books gave her a “step” in the right direction...she is going down the aisle with a tall, dark, handsome and successful HOTTIE!
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Matchmaker Tours 10 Cities Looking for a Wife
As the traveling matchmaker that I am, I was exhausted to say the VERY least! Even with MY energy!!!!!
Out of left field came emails and phone calls to my NY matchmaking headquarters from Toronto so at the 11th hour I was on my way to Toronto!!--- HELLOOOO just flying back from Naples and Sarasota who needed this now??? Men call I FLY!!!!!
Sitting on the plane almost ready to rest my head for a 30 second snooze, when a tall dark and HANDSOME guy with dimples (to make matters even more distracting) sits right next to me!
“Oh god- here we go again Janis”- I said to myself. My Matchmaking radar never sleeps.
Trust me, as tired as I am- I NEVER stop-as my clients tell me-I’m 25/8!
“You are adorable” I said. Not one of my most creative lines, But with the lack of sleep I had, that’s the best I could do!
“Well thank you.”
“How old are you? Twenty what?”
“Thanks, but no…I’m 33.”
“Are you from Canada or New York?”
“I’m Canadian, but I just moved back from Paris to New York.”
The conversation continued, to find out he was living in Paris for three and half years, traveled over 20 countries, works for a global finance company for the past eight years, and now has moved back to SOHO, (dual passport I might add!)
“How does your girlfriend handle all of this traveling? I asked
“I don’t have one.”
I already knew that, my radar is always ON of course.
Of which I pulled out a card, and got his!
“You KNOW that I will call you as soon as I get back to New York, so we can go out on our simulated date, and I will tell you who you are going to MARRY!!!!!! Oh my god those dimples, are you CUTE!!!!
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Matchmakers DOUBLE TROUBLE
As America's top matchmaker, some of you may or may not know, when summer approaches I say goodbye to Manhattan and head to my Beach matchmaking office in the Hampton's for the summer!
The beach, benefits/parties, and some of the hottest restaurants and clubs all have my name all over them!
Of course the first weekend in the summer, (Memorial Day). My 23yr old daughter and her three friends, believe it or not needed me for my matchmaking business skills (her cool mom) to get her into all of the hottest clubs and the newest trendiest restaurant in East Hampton, PHILIPPE, (by the way the bar was 4 feet deep in HOT men and women) and the food was YUMMY!!! A real matchmakers dream.
I of course got invited to the opening of THE NEWEST restaurant/lounge in the Hampton's, Georgica. It was my first time there, and will certainly not be my last!
Within minutes, I was seeing DOUBLE! No, I wasn’t drinking! Two 6’4 ft, good looking twins strolled past me. And if you know me already and how I built my matchmaking business, you know not a chance in China were they going to get passed me.. SO I was on them like white on rice !!!
“Two for the price of one!” I said.
Both of them giggled, which of course made me blush. They were twins for god-sakes! HOTTER THAN HOT AND IDENTICAL . I later learned Cameron and Tyler, 28 yrs. old grew up in Greenwich, both single and on the crew team together for Harvard nonetheless!
To top it off, they had bodies like you have never seen-All I wanted to do was hug them!
“So you’re telling me- you have the whole package! Looks, body, and brains! And there are two of you! I must be in Hampton's Heaven!
A nice way to kick off the summer….CAN YOU IMAGINE what the summer has in store ????
STAY TUNED I’m on a ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Matchmaker Goes to Oklahoma
Well ladies, "there is LOVE in the air" because as I have said in the past, "it's raining men."
What does that mean to you?
If you are from Oklahoma or Texas, I will be traveling with my team next week to find Mr. Hottie a wife. You know the deal, Call my office and find out the details.
Naturally, when I return, there will be a blog or two about my pick up stories that you can read about. Stay tuned at www.janisspindelmatchmaker.com.
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Best,
Janis
Matchmaker goes to Michigan to find a wife.
Matchmaker on the Move Again - First Class Ticket to Love
Matchmaker on the Move Again
First Class Ticket to Love
Once again, as America’s top matchmaker, I was on the move. This time, I was on my way back to New York after spending a sizzling week in Miami interviewing more women for another one of my most eligible Miami bachelors; and of course got another new Miami guy!
Unable to coordinate flights, I got to the Miami Airport a few hours early to see my assistant off. As I was waiting for my flight (and splurging on a delicious Cinnabon), Mr. Hotter-Than-Hot caught my eye about 20 ft away. He was 6’3 with movie star good looks – I had to meet him immediately. He sounds perfect for my upscale matchmaking service.
I grabbed a last bite before ditching the rest of my cinnabon and headed over. As I made my move, he started yawning as he looked at his cell phone.
“Wow it looks like you’re falling asleep over here”, I say as I causally approach him. “You don’t have a girlfriend to keep you occupied?”
“Nope, I’m single”, he replies. Jackpot!
Mark is a gorgeous 34 year old, who works in sports medicine, has never been married, but wants to settle down and have a few kids. And I’m just the person (matchmaker) to help him. He was on his way home to Chicago, when his flight was conveniently rerouted from New Jersey …just my luck! Things do happen for a reason!
As we continued to chat and exchange business cards, I knew this guy was hooked, wasting no time- I called him Monday morning!
Constantly traveling, and of course always in airports, one may find this to be a nuisance and quite exhausting…but I can tell you first hand that this is one of the best places to meet men!
So pack your bags ladies, and get on board!
Best, Janis Spindel www.janisspindelmatchmaker.com
Matchmaker moves in on Aspen- "A Blizzard of MEN " Another city…another success!
Being surrounded by breathtaking views of snow covered mountains and beautiful people! - Who could ask for anything more! My matchmaking service was about to begin!
Last week, I made my way to Aspen, Colorado to find one of Aspen’s wealthiest bachelors a wife!
My trip brought me multiple prospects for my client. After meeting many beautiful and charming women on my bacholrette search, I certainly had quite a few to pick from.
Our first morning, we ate breakfast at the infamous Poppycocks, my assistant and I sat down next to an incredibly stunning women! (she had to be a model) Although… she was sitting with a man almost twice her age!
Of course as soon as he got up from the table, I moved in - asking her who he was and what their “deal” was?
Blushing and surprised at my blunt approach, she continued to explain that he was just a friend, a friend who was in love with her for years! (Sugar daddy? I said to myself) Melissa was a model in L.A., and a frequent visitor to Aspen, and surprisingly a single mother! God did she look good for having two kids…
She was a stunning woman to say the least, but not the right one for my guy..NEXT!!
My matchmaking service began with my first night conducting interviews, I met a potential candidate! Karen was a tall, blonde,Real Estate tycoon. She was an intelligent single mother of two looking for a stable husband. I liked this one. She had the looks, intelligence and charm that would make any man think twice. Of course with a package deal like this one, I immediately passed her information onto my client! A future wife perhaps???
But one was not enough! He needed more options…so I continued my week long search. In and out of stores, restaurants and of course my scheduled interviews, I met droves of women! Some young, some old, some divorced, some with kids….whatever it may be- these were all great women looking for love… and they came to the right place!
In my week long search for the perfect match, I scoured Aspen’s hot spots; dining at the nicest restaurants, shopping at the best stores and of course being at the mountain during the height of the season! And let me tell you- I was pleasantly pleased with my findings; from hot ski instructors, bartenders, to your wealthy brokers- I met them all! Aspen was on fire last week (a beautiful 65 degrees to be exact)!
My assistant and I were on cloud nine with the blizzard of men we were seeing! Everywhere you turned- we were greeted by incredibly handsome men all looking for love! Having to fight them off by the “3's"!! Hey I’m not complaining- it certainly was a breath of fresh air (literally). I was at the right place at the right time! Let the matchmaking begin!
Day 1
Our trip over to Aspen was awful, to say the least; a 6 hour delay at LaGuardia Airport, and a 4 hour, ($600 taxi ride) to Aspen at 4am!!! (But my client WILL be paying for that)
On our first night out, my assistant and I went to one of the trendiest restaurants in town; called Campo…and boy did we luck out! There were men EVERYWHERE!
Delirious from exhaustion, but we made ourselves comfortable at the bar scoping the scene.yet it turns out “the scene” was right in front of us!
“So I’m guessing in order to bartend here you have to be good looking?” I asked the bartender.
Interrupted by no other than the hottest Austrian in Aspen! Ladies, no joke…He stood 6”4, ripped body and had long, dark wavy hair.
He sat right next to us, completely staring us down... which of course we didn’t mind!
“Do I know you?” he asked us in his incredible Austrian accent.
“I don’t believe so??…my assistant said casually. (Using that as her “queue” and diving right into the conversation).
“Can you blame her?” His accent alone would make anyone fall head over heels.
Of course he blushed, moved his chair closer (a little too close) and began to talk about what he does best…skiing! Go figure he was a ski instructor by day, “après ski at night” haha...Not a bad combo!
Having no shame whatsoever (probably from being around me so often), she asked him, “So…does this mean I get a free skiing lesson while I’m here?”
And that was it…she had him!
As she did her “thing,” I kept myself busy with a few more of his friends who strolled in. They were literally hovering over our chairs all night!
One of my favorites, whom I still keep in contact with, was Eric. Eric came in dressed to impress, wearing a buttoned down shirt and a sharp blazer. He had that beyond handsome Richard Gere look …wow was I in heaven!
He immediately offered us drinks…we were on an hour and a half of sleep,so we’re not exactly drinking, but thought what the heck
I found out that he is a well known figure in town, proving himself to be extremely articulate, funny, and incredibly handsome; although he was divorced with children, and of course looking for love in all the wrong places; that’s what happens when you catch your wife with the mechanic! Poor guy...
Day 2
Unfortunately, not everyone can be as charming and thoughtful as Eric and Chris... On our second night, I spotted a strikingly young, handsome man without a wedding band!
He had the looks of a movie star and a smile that could kill... it was clear I needed to know his story.
Since I was wrapped up with interviews, I immediately had my assistant chase after him… We couldn’t let this one go!
“Is this seat taken?” she said in front of a group of older guys.
“Of course not, please sit down.”
Conversation continued, and of course all eyes were on her. Young attractive, girl complimenting a group of older guys…they were putty in her hands- all 10 of them!
But as the conversation continued, she noticed that the one guy she was chasing after, lets call him “Brian”, had wandering eyes…to almost every woman who walked in!
Discouraged? Maybe a little at first, but she needed to know more. No wedding band…week vacation with a bunch of guys. And wandering eyes to say the least!!!!
So, of course she asked his friend, Justin what the deal was! (That’s another story. I’ll get to that in minute)
Just what we all thought…42 years old, married, three kids,and a gorgeous wife! Being the bold person that I am, I immediately joined his party after my sessions, and got first hand what this Brian character was really all about…long story short, CHEATS- not my kind of guy!
Day 3
Moving on… (Or backwards if you will). Let’s get back to the hero of the story…..Justin.
Now its not as if I didn’t notice Justin…because I certainly did…I notice everyone! He was softer spoken than our “Brian the charmer.” But sometimes, the shy ones are the right ones. Like Brian, Justin has two kids and was vacationing with “the guys” in Aspen. But, unlike Brian he was DIVORCED and willing to tell the truth! He is a handsome, successful father of two, visiting Aspen to relax, not prey on young women! And so ripe and ready to meet the right women after being on the dating treadmill for two years!
This was my kind of guy….and guess what lunch is already on the calendar, because he is from New York!
Typical, I went for women and found tons of men!….besides the very handsome Aspenites… Men from Boston - California - Houston- New York and even Bermuda, it was “SNOWING MEN” from every city…
So as soon as I get home, I run right to the office, check my message pad, and Murphy’s Law- another Aspen guy!!! He’s a 50 year old divorced man with twins and obviously looking for the perfect wife!....
About face Aspen…here I come, but traveling “private” this time! TOTALLY DONE WITH the "commercial "flying at least to Aspen!
Matchmaker Off to Aspen to Find a Wife
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