Finding the Perfect Match Starts With a Feeling
February 18, 2020
Finding the perfect match doesn’t start with your matchmaker or a dating app. “The most successful search for your ideal partner begins within,” explains Kelleher International CEO, Amber Kelleher-Andrews. “Before sharing with your matchmaker that list of everything you want in a person, first consider how you want to feel in your relationship.” Get clear … Continued
New Year | Clean Slate
December 31, 2019
Each New Year provides a beautifully clean slate for each of us. What are you going to do with yours this time around? “I love the hope and possibility that goes hand-in-hand with the start of a new year,” explains Amber Kelleher-Andrews, Kelleher International CEO. “It’s a perfect opportunity to let go of what’s not … Continued
Choosing To Love After Loss
August 27, 2019
Choosing to find love after loss isn’t an easy decision. Many widowed singles talk about the waves of deep loneliness they feel – even when surrounded by people they love. So the idea of dating after the death of a partner can bring on a tsunami of emotions. “At Kelleher International, we’ve helped many widowers … Continued
Doubting & Dating: Your Romantic Relationship Roadblock
August 20, 2019
I don’t believe I can find the romantic relationship that I want. Does that sound like your inner-voice? Doubting and dating don’t mix. Because when you’re doubting, you’re not ready. And when you’re not ready, the dating experiences you have will reflect that. At Kelleher International matchmaking, we find it’s essential to get ready for … Continued
Navigating a Breakup Involving Kids
July 30, 2019
A breakup involving kids is difficult. But is it possible to break off your love interest & stay committed to their children at the same time? At Kelleher International, we know a breakup involving kids is never easy. And calling it quits with a partner whose children you adore can be one of the toughest … Continued
Lost in Love
July 16, 2019
Losing yourself in a relationship is all too common. For many, it’s the model you grew up witnessing as a child; so it feels natural. Maybe it was one parent’s needs consistently put before the other’s. Or a voiceless participant in the romantic partnership doing everything possible to please the other at the expense of … Continued
Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
July 9, 2019
If we stop to reflect on our past romances, we’re likely to notice some unhealthy relationship patterns. Whether romantic, personal, or professional, you’ll find patterns in the types of relationships you attract. Some of those connections are great and some we’d rather drop like a bad habit. But how do you break those bad relationships … Continued
Starting Over After Divorce
June 18, 2019
Starting over after divorce can be an overwhelming process to navigate. The knee jerk reaction is to get back out there and start dating as soon as possible. As matchmakers, we find that the heart, mind, and body don’t always agree with that notion. And many newly divorced singles find themselves ill-prepared for the dramatically … Continued
Inconveniently Awesome: The Truth on Timing in Relationships
May 14, 2019
Right timing in relationships feels elusive for most singles on the hampster wheel of online dating. In fact, many women approach Kelleher International after getting fed up with the insanity of the chase. As matchmakers, we meet amazing women doing extraordinary things with their lives. But finding a loving partner who is ready, willing, and … Continued
The Importance of Pacing a New Relationship
April 30, 2019
At Kelleher International, we believe pacing a new relationship is critical. If you’ve ever run a long-distance race or marathon, you deeply understand the importance of pacing. Those same principles apply when considering a long-term romantic partner in your life. “It’s common to get too caught up in the desire of being in a relationship … Continued
Shifting the ‘Out of My League’ Perspective
April 2, 2019
When suggesting a match to a Kelleher International client, we sometimes get the response, “She’s out of my league.” As matchmakers, we invite those clients to choose a better perspective. And then we coach them through the process of getting there. If you’re guilty of the ‘out of my league’ mentality, this blog is for … Continued
The Gift of Gratitude
November 20, 2018
We’re in an unsettling time culturally in the United States and around the world. Technology, media, privacy, politics, human rights, immigration, employment, homelessness – there are emotionally charged messages bombarding us every day during our already busy and emotionally charged personal lives. We’re all amped up, stressed out, looking for the pressure release valve. And … Continued