Vince Ricco, a New York City writer with a colorful career as a matchmaker, former theater artist, school principal, and cruise director, crafts engaging articles exploring love, life, and human connections. Drawing inspiration from diverse experiences and fascinating individuals, Vince offers perceptive commentary and invites readers on a journey through the complexities of modern existence and dating, sprinkled with a hint of whimsy. Follow our blog and social media for insightful discussions and entertaining insights into our emotional lives.
Matchmaking to us means meeting you where you are and putting in a concerted, data- and intuition-driven effort to find someone awesomely compatible with you. Our process also involves discussing your nice-to-haves and must-haves with you, sometimes ranking them, and sometimes challenging them. Working to help you in establishing and furthering your relationship goals and […]
Whether you’re out playing the field, or snuggling every Thursday-Sunday on the couch with your beau, you might have considered where and which healthy boundaries in relationships come into play. As you find yourself dating with intention, setting boundaries in dating might be the very thing needed to maintain a sense of independence, feel seen, […]
While I’m happy to work for people of all walks of life here at Tawkify, I spent the very first few years concentrating exclusively on matching gay men. I’ve worked for gay men of every shape, color, age, and net worth across the US, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve observed trends in thought and […]
Your inquiry: seeking early-mid 30s, athletic, skier, independently wealthy, highly emotionally available and intelligent, 6ft +, never married, amenable to having children soon. Must have a terminal degree. Must speak English, French, and Mandarin. Christian, but should not be a church go-er. Apolitical, bi-racial preferred. Should have a strong relationship with family. No emotional baggage. […]
Modern, conscious living offers us the opportunity of challenging traditions and customs, or at least trying to understand them. However you may be celebrating this February 14th–aptly named Singles Awareness Day, Palentine’s Day, and Galentine’s Day–we’re here to make sure this rose, by whichever other name–smells just as sweet. We’ll provide context and ideas for […]
We’ve moved from a time where people once greeted the idea of online dating with a level of skepticism to viewing it very much as a social norm, and a number of services have been curated to accommodate for niche interests and dating styles. In an attempt to date with intention, many people download more […]
The dating world can be a unique experience at any age, but for men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, it comes with specific challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re re-entering the dating scene after a long relationship or continuing your search for the right partner, each decade brings a new perspective on love and relationships. […]
In the search for love, many singles are feeling burnt out by dating apps and turning to other dating alternatives, such as professional matchmaking services, seeking a more personalized and intentional approach to finding a compatible partner. Understanding the cost of matchmaking services becomes crucial for anyone considering this dating solution. Let’s break down the […]
Life is Company, Love is Company We live in a world of roles and relationships. Mother-daughter. Neighbors. Professors and students. Doctor and patient. Besties. Life partners. A brutal reality of this human condition is that we arrive to this earth-place naked and alone, and–however morbid–we also likely exit that way. In the meantime, though, almost […]
As we bid adieu to 2023, now’s a great opportunity to reflect on your dating and relationship life, and consider what’s coming next. Ultimately, how we relate to each other romantically shows up similarly to how we deal with our friends, neighbors and colleagues, and we’ve made some big changes in the past few years. […]
Love-seeking has never been easy, and although things have changed, it’s not gotten much easier. Online dating platforms have become the obvious norm, offering a smorgasbord of potential partners with a mere swipe of your finger. This has been great news for almost all of us, but perhaps especially especially as these apps have been […]
Online dating can be difficult. It’s hard to quantize into a profile pic and a blurb while both being genuine and considering that the profile essentially acts as an advertisement. We also have to contend with communication cadence differences, ghosting, banter that might not be read as intended, people who misrepresent themselves, dodging hookup culture–and […]