Eric Mabius

I didn't date my wife in high school, but she was definitely by far the coolest woman there. She was definitely the most beautiful, but she also marched to the beat of her own drummer. I was in New Orleans 10 years after high school and my friend played matchmaker with us, and that's kind of how we got together.

American Actor

Patti Stanger

The best part about being a matchmaker is you are getting credits in heaven, as I really believe I work for God. The worst part is that matchmakers can often fix everyone up, all the way to the altar, but cannot find love themselves, so it is bittersweet.

American Businesswoman

Quinton Jackson

I need to be a promoter, man. I need to start a promotion. If I was a promoter, man, I would be the best matchmaker. I would be putting on the most exciting fights.

American Mixed Martial Artist

Dustin Poirier

I've said it before, I'm not a matchmaker, I don't call the shots. I just prepare and fight the guys after I sign the contract.

American Athlete

Robbie Lawler

I'm not a matchmaker; I don't run the UFC - I'm a fighter. So I'll stick to doing what I do best: training and punching people.

Luke Perry

I'm not much of a matchmaker. I think people have to make their own choices and mistakes and all that stuff.

Jose Aldo

I can fight Cain Velasquez if they want. It's not up to me, I'm not the matchmaker.

Brazilian Athlete

Eva Longoria

I'm not a matchmaker. I'm a horrible matchmaker. I always try. I'm not very good.

American Actress

I'm not a matchmaker, I don't know the logic behind the decisions they make.

If I weren't a matchmaker, I'd be a chef.

In some cultures, matchmakers have historical significance and are seen as essential for marriage arrangements.

Cultural Reference

Today, 'matchmaker' can also refer to dating apps or services, not just individuals.

Modern Usage

'Matchmaker' can imply a positive intention to help, but some may see it as meddling in personal affairs.

Emotional Connotation

 This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology may seem cold and scientific rather than romantic, but the next time you see someone you like, try to appreciate how your entire body is playing matchmaker

The science of...

 I have come full circle. I believe that the best way for me to effect change is to sell love. I guess I'm a matchmaker of sorts and as a photographer, I have the rare opportunity to reveal animals and entire ecosystems

Dive into an ocean...

 i'm the cheetah meta population coordinator for the endangered wildlife trust but if you want to really break it down into simpler terms i'm a cheetah matchmaker so i effectively identify which cheetah