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Aimee Belchak
Aimee Belchak dreamed up her own matchmaking business, The A-gency, in lockdown. She sets up London based Jewish singles aged 22-36 years old on blind dates every month. Aimee has her own podcast, Yente Tells All and she’s on Instagram @AimeeBelchak. Send her your questions at aimee@thea-gency.uk
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It really is a thin line between love and hate
The surprise romantic comedy of 2023 ‘Anyone But You’ was on to something, you know
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Never mind romance, celebrate your friends
Galentine’s day is a time to appreciate female friendships
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All I want for 2024 is my own meet cute
Findng love in unexpected places happens all the time, says our dating columnist, so why not to her?
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Mind the gap – don’t let their age put you off
Our matchmaker thinks you should be open-minded about the vintage of your potential partner,
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Dating can be a game of strategy, you know
Being intentional and direct about what you are seeking can’t be wholly negative, can it?
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How to find your perfect soulmate through dating
I have an admission: your bubbly, optimistic matchmaker herself is feeling a little behind in the dating game....
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The perils of getting the ick when dating
The ick is a dating trend that isn’t going anywhere
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How to catch out catfish in the growing online dating world
Dating, let alone online dating, is complex enough without fake profiles in the mix.
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My first date rules as a Jewish matchmaker
For a start, I've learned moving too slowly can kill any connection
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Has the time come for dating apps to be scrapped?
Challenge yourself to chat to Joe Public in the pub this weekend
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We all need a matchmaker, not just the Orthodox
Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking Cupid Aleeza Ben Shalom is fabulous, but is she the answer to all Jews' dating issues?
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Matchmaker: Not so keen? Would your friend like him?
If a guy isn’t right for you, why not suggest them to a friend who may be better suited to them?
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Matchmaker: A new world of dates for the more mature lovers
Since expanding the age range my agency serves to accept clients from 22 to 62, I found it thrilling to read the sign-up forms
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My crazy month of 28 blind dates in 28 days
The JC’s own matchmaker, Aimee Belchak, set out on a dating marathon for charity. What did she learn?
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Matchmaker: What happens after that good first date?
Some advice to keep in mind in the early stages of meeting a potential new partner
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Matchmaker Matchmaker: First dates aren’t easy, but they are worth it
They can be a huge let-down - but you have to be in it to win it
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