“It is worth the investment if you are serious about finding a life partner,” says Erica Arrechea, cofounder and lead matchmaker at Cinqe Matchmaking. Spending a few grand on a matchmaker who can guarantee a quality date or even a long-term match may sound more attractive to those truly serious about finding love.

How much does it cost to use a matchmaker?

Realize that you may not meet your match through a service. Cox of the Better Business Bureau noted that the average cost per person to use a matchmaking service is $5,000 — and some people spend as much as $10,000.

Why you should use a matchmaker?

Feedback in anything we do is important, its how we learn and improve. When you use online or even conventional dating, theres no guarantee that youll ever know what your date really thought. Sometimes, this can be disheartening and using a matchmaker helps to break any unknown patterns that may be holding you back.