Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How did you become a matchmaker?

I replied to a Craigslist ad for a "Unique Social Work Opportunity" when I graduated from Rutgers University with a psychology degree back in 2005. I met the CEO of an online matchmaking start-up at a Starbucks in NYC-got hired as a matchmaker and continued to work in the field while completing my master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy.  I have since worked for several well-known matchmaking agencies before starting Rachel Russo Relationships, LLC in 2011. 

2. So you are like the female Hitch?

I'm not just a matchmaker, but a dating and relationship coach and therapist with a profound understanding of psychology and relationship dynamics. I work with relationship-minded men and women. I help singles discover their true match and coach them throughout the process from meeting compatible partners to navigating relationship challenges to locking down commitment--creating and maintaining happily-ever-after. My work was never just about showing men how to “woo” women; although this has happened.

3. And you are also kind of a Carrie Bradshaw, huh?

Like Carrie, I’ve lived, loved, worked, played, and brunched in NYC for over a decade.  A passionate writer, dating and relationships are my subject. I am the author of two books-How To Get Over Your Ex: A Step By Step Guide To Mend A Broken Heart Italian American Style and A Fab Job Guide To Become A Matchmaker- as well as countless blogs and advice columns. Currently, I write a weekly newsletter that readers say has been life-changing.  My writing is, in part, a reflection of my own love life, as Carrie’s writing was. No stranger to long-term relationships, dating, or heartbreak, I once went on ninety-two NYC dates in one year and blogged about them.  Thankfully, that blog has since been removed from the Internet! 

4. But wait, you are a Cyrano de Bergerac too?

Yes, I have considerable experience ghostwriting my clients' online dating profiles and messages. I knew I had real talent early on when I got a client married at  by ghostwriting his online dating messages to his now-wife. Yes, they invited me to the wedding, and they are still married--with children! I still offer this service to my matchmaking and coaching clients.

5.  Are you currently accepting matchmaking and dating & relationship coaching clients? Do I have to live in NYC to work with you?

Absolutely!  I do most of my matchmaking in NYC and the suburbs of NJ and Long Island, though I have connections to matchmakers throughout the world through my work with Global Love Institute.  I am a Master Executive Certified Matchmaker and teach other entrepreneurs how to be successful matchmakers by creating courses, teaching certification programs, and speaking internationally at live events--so I definitely have “the hook up” in other areas. I can either collaborate with other matchmakers or refer you to one of my colleagues. Regarding dating and relationship coaching,  I work with clients around the world via audio and video calls as well as email coaching.

6. Do you do any other type of business consulting?

Yes, I consult with entrepreneurs who want to start matchmaking and dating & relationship coaching businesses, as well as online dating sites and mobile dating apps. I've also coached new authors on book publishing and even ghostwrote a book for a woman I met in a nail salon!

7. What if I just have a few quick questions and need your advice?

You'd be a great candidate for email coaching--with packages available for as little as one week and as long as six months. Please email Rachel@RachelRusso.com for details. Otherwise, check out my blogs, videos, and articles for tons of free advice. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter for fresh ideas and bold strategies  on how to make love happen here.

8. How can I pay for your services? 

 I can accept payments via cash, check, wiring ,or credit /debit card via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.

9. But you are a dating and relationship expert. How come you were never married?

I truly haven't met my match for the long-term. Then, I decided to become a solo mom by choice--conceiving a beautiful baby girl via IVF with donor sperm! I feel like I already have my happily ever after with this mom life, but I'd love to get married to Mr. Right when the time is right!

10. Where can I learn more about you + what you are currently up to?

In addition to subscribing to my newsletter, you could also "like" my Facebook Fan Page and follow me on Instagram or connect with me on LinkedIn. Oh, and you should probably follow me on Twitter @RachelTRusso. Because you could learn a lot about someone in 160 characters or less.

Serving The Greater NYC Area & Beyond​​

M: 973-223-6406

Rachel@RachelRusso.com

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