Finding Love Without Swiping Right
“I’m giving up on dating!” is a statement that most people have heard exclaimed by one or more of their single friends. Over the years, the world of dating has become associated with a plethora of dating apps that consist of swiping left and right. People who are dating online seem like they are always “shopping” for the next match and people feel as though they have become just another option to daters. They will quickly go from one date to the next and most people do not seem like they are even enjoying themselves. Amanda Noble, owner of Driftwood Dating Corp, has heard the complaints repeatedly and listened, she knew she had to do something. The decision to work one-on-one with clients evolved because of her core belief, “We all want to be loved. Love powers the world.” Recognizing that the premise behind online dating was not working, she sought to make a difference in the dating industry. She established Driftwood Dating Corporation in hopes of finding love for her clients, in a non-stressful, fun and loving way.
To hear Amanda describe her business, one cannot help but think, “I have someone in mind that would be perfect for this service.” She describes her business as a personal matchmaking service that is offered for people of all ages and orientations. These people are looking for long-term, monogamous relationships. Amanda invests time in getting to know her clients. She does quite an extensive background check on her clients, making sure she has all the information she needs to ensure the safety and protection of her clients and avoid fraudulent people. She also requires her clients to submit a headshot photo and a full body photo, in order to ensure her clients appear exactly as described. Once Amanda has done all her necessary background checks, she creates a profile and is ready and very excited to look for the perfect match. There is no online swiping involved.
When the behind-the-scenes work is complete, Amanda suggests a meeting spot for the two potential matches. She says, they will never force a client to meet with someone if he or she doesn’t want to. Her expertise lends itself to setting up a high-quality dinner date. This date must be built on respect; thus, she does lay out some ground rules and provides some coaching to the two individuals. Amanda explains that the reason for coaching is to ensure, “client’s growth and set themselves up for a healthy long-term relationship.”
In addition to the personal matchmaking service offered by Driftwood Dating Corporation, there are other benefits to choosing this type of dating service. Amanda says, “There are a lot of high-profile people in Windsor-Essex, whether it be entrepreneurs, public faces or professional positions, they don’t want their faces posted on dating apps.” Dating is personal; thus, it can make people uncomfortable knowing that they are making their personal lives open for all to see. With Driftwood Dating, personal information is private, and profiles are not posted online. In-person interactions provide more chemistry, as opposed to digital dating. Amanda states that, “Online dating leads to low-quality communications and low-quality dates.” Communication is key to building a relationship and developing good chemistry. Drifting Dating Corporation encourages clients to pick up the phone and call their dates. Hearing someone’s voice makes a much bigger impact than a text that can be interpreted in many different ways.
Amanda is happy to say that there has been a resurgence in real-life matchmaking and professional matchmakers. In other words, dating services are making a comeback in a big way. She named her business “Driftwood” for a reason. “It means seeing your sign that what you want is on its way to you. When you see a couple that emulates the relationship you have been dreaming about, Smile! Be Grateful! Don’t feel sad or jealous. That is a sign the relationship you desire is coming.” In addition to matching couples in person, she will be hosting upcoming speed dating events. She is excited to watch her company match people with someone “who excites them and matches their desire for love.”
