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Matchmaking expert making un-resolutions in 2017

01/17/17

by WCCO Mid-Morning

If you're looking for love in the New Year, maybe you should think about making some "un-resolutions." Local professional matchmaker Courtney Smallbeck from It's Just Lunch is here with some ways to make 2017 a year to remember.

Dating someone with opposite political views – Can it be done?

11/11/16

by Margaret Daykin

Could you imagine dating a Democrat if you are a Republican? Or being in a relationship with a Republican if you are a Democrat? Gina Marciniak is a professional matchmaker with 'It's Just Lunch' and she shared some tips with Fox 8's Natalie Herbick on how to navigate the dating scene in a tumultuous political environment.

Matchmaking Expert Talks About Benefits Of …. Binge Watching TV?

11/01/16

by WCCO Mid-Morning

A new study actually shows 'binge watching' a favorite TV series can actually spark -- or rekindle -- a relationship. Local professional matchmaker Samantha Schulz from "It's Just Lunch" is here to tell us why it works, and she has some other ways couples can break out of a romantic rut.

“It’s not you, it’s me:” Some behaviors you might want to bust to avoid another breakup

09/20/16

By Trisha Bee

MILWAUKEE -- Have you ever heard these words: It's not you, it's me? What if it really is you?! Local matchmaker Katie Schmidt with "It's Just Lunch" joins Real Milwaukee with the top five most overlooked relationship killers.

Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right... or left

08/03/16

Cory Hepola, KARE

The dating scene is always difficult to navigate, but a highly-charged election season makes it even more so.

Rule #32: Don't talk politics on a first date.

This may seem like common knowledge, but - if you like someone - when should you start talking politics if it's really important to you? "So, on a first date you don't want to talk religion, past relationships, or anything about politics. It's too personal. People feel really confronted. They feel like you're being a little aggressive. You need to keep that for a fourth, fifth, or sixth date," says Stephanie Kluver, a matchmaker with "It's Just Lunch."

But, what happens if you fall for someone who lines up ideologically opposed to you?