Connecting souls through lunch and now digitally, is Andrea McGinty’s passion. The founder of the iconic matchmaking service It’s Just Lunch, has made a comeback with her newly launched upscale coaching platform, 33 Thousand Dates. With years of experience as a matchmaker, Andrea knows how to empower her clients every step of the way.

33 Thousand Dates is tailored for people new to the digital dating scene, usually women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. From profile-building to active coaching, Andrea helps her clients navigate the dating scene with elegance and professionalism. “I write their profile, I go through their photos, and based on what they tell me I choose the first dating site they are going to start on,” shared Andrea. But the cherry on top of her bespoke online service is her personalized coaching.

Andrea is known for setting up over 33,000 dates way before online dating became a behemoth industry. For those familiar with the left-and-right swiping feature, Andrea encourages her women clientele to be proactive with their dating lifestyle. Instead of answering every message, the matchmaker proposes to have in mind what you are looking for and use the right settings for the person you want to meet and not those who are reaching out to you – “Those should be like your secondary pool of people that you are looking for,” advised Andrea.

With over 100 million people single in the United States, it is important to be open to meeting different candidates – Especially during a global pandemic. “My 20+ year marriage ended this year, and suddenly I wasn’t only writing my friends’ dating profiles, I was writing my own,” said the dating expert. “I was quickly reminded of the many hurdles women face when returning to the dating scene, especially now that it’s gone fully digital – picking a platform, filling out the neverending questions, choosing flattering photos, and then actually going on dates. And with COVID-19 on top of it all, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, which is why I started 33 Thousand Dates – we do the heavy lifting, so our clients can have all the fun.”  

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Whether you are looking for love at 33 or dating after death, it’s all about finessing your social skills and dating strategies. In the era of Zoom dinner dates and virtual activities, Andrea suggests always meeting the person over a facetime call before taking it to the next level. “The call should stay five to ten minutes, you don’t want to go over that,” mentioned the dating guru who concluded that spending over an hour on the phone can lead to unrealistic expectations.

Professional Online Dating Process

33 Thousand Dates offers three plan options starting at $400 that include a one-on-one meeting with Andrea, site recommendations, profile reviews, weekly coaching, and communication strategies for your best dating life. One of the key components of Andrea’s services is that she provides unique examples of red flags you should watch out for and dating tips for a first date. “Spend an hour on a first date. Preferably lunch or brunch to gauge the chemistry between the two,” she added.

While socially-distant activities are the new normal during COVID, Andrea suggests always ask questions that determine if the person has been engaged in risky activities and that would make you feel unsafe. Dating can be scary and highly emotional, but with the right tools and Andrea’s objective advice, you can find lasting love. “An expert in the field is the best investment you can make because they will steer you in the right direction.” Also, you will save energy on fleeting dates while taking control of your love destiny.