Matchmaking 101
Dear Counsellor,
Are there any reputable matchmaker services based in Jamaica, as opposed to casual dating sites, that match professionals which you could recommend?
It seems you are interested in finding a romantic partner in Jamaica, and you want to exclude the impersonal, intrusive, products on the Internet. That’s great! Could it be that you are someone I know or at least someone who’s caught wind of my efforts? Or has someone leaked some information to you regarding the “U2 Project” — the start-up matchmaking service for Christian professionals? Well, either way, it’s all good! I will share what I know if you will keep the matter quiet and won’t mention the U2 Project publicly.
Choosing the right romantic partner is, as my colleague from Covenant City Church Pastor Dennis Kerr would say, the second most important decision of your life. Can you guess what’s the first? The right partner can help make you, and the wrong partner can certainly break you. The wrong partner can take several years off your life while the right one can add several years to your life — that’s a fact. The wrong partner can cause you to abort your life’s goals while the right partner will help you to fulfil those goals. The wrong partner can even mess up your prospects for a good lineage or even wreck your legacy.
So savvy matchmaking is a bit of a big deal! As is premarital counselling — which is us putting in the work to create synergy between you two, once you think you’ve found the right one. I certainly do my best to offer the best of both services.
But regarding what else is generally available out there in offline matchmaking services in Jamaica, I don’t know. I’d think family members and friends, and sometimes pastors at the church, might play a role in introducing potential partners, but I can’t speak to any formal, reputable service that offers matchmaking for professionals here in Jamaica.
This is the reason I created the U2 Project. It’s a simple start-up effort which facilitates introductions of prospective partners. It’s intended to create a safe space for adults to easily meet like-minded professionals. At present it is predominantly for Christian professionals, 35 years and older. And, of course, you have to be single — not separated.
The U2 Project will soon be hosting monthly events, beginning in April of this year. The events will facilitate speed dating and other mixer activities. Having provided headhunter services for a few organisations makes matchmaking somewhat easier for me, though matchmaking is more fun. So, fortunately or unfortunately, the only “reputable” offline service I can recommend is the fledgling U2 Project. If you are interested and want to learn more or participate in upcoming events, here’s what I recommend:
E-mail me directly: You can e-mail me at chrisbrodber@yahoo.com. If you’re interested in our events, or the service, just indicate “I am 1” in the subject line. I’ll know to touch base or inform you of upcoming activities as quickly as I can.
Send a message: Messaging me via counsellorscouch.com is another good way to be in touch. I’m putting confidence in your use of the Internet and websites.
Find me on social media: You can look for me on Instagram (@christopherbrodber), Facebook (@Christopher Brodber), or send me a DM on LinkedIn.
Keep an eye on this column: Depending on the matter being raised, I will on occasion make mention of upcoming singles activities, venues, dates, and special guests to events.
So, it’s not a short answer to your question but it’s my answer. And yes, getting any available help to find “Mr Right” (or “Ms Right) is quite fine, even prudent. In pursuit of true love and romance we must use both head and heart.
Get on The Counsellor’s Couch with Rev Christopher Brodber, who is a counsellor and minister of religion. E-mail questions to allwoman@jamaicaobserver.com.
