Confessions from a Former Matchmaker: What 5,000 Daters Told Me

About this episode

A former elite matchmaker reveals the surprising truths and dramas of high-stakes dating from her experiences with over 5,000 clients.

Think dropping thousands of dollars on a matchmaker guarantees love? Think again. In this juicy episode, a former elite matchmaker to the ultra-wealthy pulls back the velvet curtain on the wild world of high-stakes dating. From ghosted millionaires to clients who refuse second dates with perfect matches, she shares the real drama behind the glam. With over 5,000 love-seeking souls coached, she's seen it all—and she's spilling her most surprising, hilarious, and brutally honest lessons about modern romance. With @carolynhori

People in this episode

Hosts: Jinah Kim, Daniel Yi

Guest: Carolyn Hori

Topics covered

• matchmaking
• high-stakes dating
• modern romance
• wealthy clients
• dating experiences

Keywords

• matchmaker
• dating
• relationships
• ghosting
• wealthy daters
• romance
• dating advice

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