I have never personally tried it (I've been married since before I ever heard of it, not that my match is the best
) My brother tried it, and paid matchmaker services, and he didn't have good experiences. He, like you, is a young, good looking, smart, fun person with a good job, he just couldn't meet the right person. He finally gave up on that stuff and did end up finding a wife (he was 30 by the time lightning struck) who was an old college friend of one of his friend's wives. Though some people have found love through such methods, overall I wonder, if most of those people were good catches they wouldn't be on there- of course you and my brother are, but you will find most of those people are losers, weirdos, and other people's rejects. I haven't heard good things from those I know who tried it, my brother and one of his friend. They had some bad stories, and I can only imagine it must be worse for girls than it was for them
There is always that golden gem among them, of course, and good luck if you give it a try. I'm just an old romantic and I believe, when love comes, it will be meant to be and you'll know it. I really don't like services that offer human beings as products on the market for sale. Looking through those people's profiles is like shopping, and that bothers me. You're a great person and I know you'll find somebody else great soon in whatever way he comes to you
Maybe through Jubilee or a U2 connection?
On the other hand, the internet opens up a whole new world of choices from everywhere that you wouldn't ordinarily meet in your own life. I have heard of several people meeting wonderful soulmates online, but not the dating services themselves. They went looking for people with similar interests, talked awhile, and the sparks flew. (of course there are weirdos out there too so be careful!) Again, good luck Sherry, and Happy New Year!