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Dating Directions Your Columbus Ohio Matchmakers in the News
Dating Directions: Ohio Matchmakers Believe in Your Ability to Find a Fairy-Tale Love — And They Can Make It Happen
Wed, 12/06/2017 - 6:57pm — webmaster
Singles on the road to love have many different vehicles to choose from — you can zip to a date by using a dating site, or you can cruise through your options by going to a bar or a club. You can take any route that suits you and still reach your ultimate destination: a relationship.
It may seem old-fashioned, but many of today’s hard-working and well-educated singles choose to hire a professional matchmaking team to guide them along the way. Why? Because matchmakers are the limousines of dating services. They provide that added comfort, security, and efficiency to get singles where they want to go in style. Read Full Article
Helping You 'Fall' in Love This Season
Sun, 09/27/2015 - 1:42pm — webmaster
Here are the Fun Fall Dates we suggested on the show:
Adventure Dates
Zip Zone Canopy Tours - Full Moon Tours
This is a great adventure date. Moon light, excitement and romance!
http://zipzonetours.com/ohio-zip-line-reservations/
Trapped Columbus - This is a fun adventure for a date, great way to see if you can connect under pressure and have fun!
Locked in a room with a group of friends or strangers, you must use your wits and the group's collective knowledge to find hidden clues, solve daunting puzzles and overcome challenges to escape before time runs out. Are you ready?
http://www.trappedcolumbus.com
Laid Back Romantic Dates
Apple picking Lynd farms then home to make apple pie - Nothing says fall like a beautiful apple orchard and fresh apples. Take a relaxing walk through the orchard then bring home your apples and enjoy sharing the project of making a homemade apple pie together. Then relax and enjoy.
Lantern Stroll - A unique experience. Enjoy a candle lit lantern stroll through the woods. Then go out for hot chocolate and warm up together.
Sharon Woods Park
Candle lanterns will light the way on a 1-mile stroll through the woods.
Meeting Place - Schrock Lake Restrooms
6911 Cleveland Ave.
Westerville, OH 43081
Program Date: Friday 10/23/2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Fee - Free
https://reservations.metroparks.net/programs/34442
Haunted Dates
Haunted Corn Maze - What could be more romantic than being chased by zombies through a winding corn maze?
http://www.mazeandberries.com/haunted-maze-pricing.html
Green Lawn Abby - Tales From the Crypt - A production that celebrates the lives of six of the Abbey’s “residents” - Enjoy the show and walk the grounds of the Mausoleum where many of the “residents” are interned. Exploring together can be fun and spooky.
October 23 and 24
http://www.greenlawnabbey.org/event/tales-from-the-crypt-8/?instance_id=154
Good Day Columbus - Elizabeth Cobey-Piper on Fox 28 - How to Flirt
Mon, 01/26/2015 - 10:27am — webmaster|
Good Day Columbus - Fox 28 - How to Flirt
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DO'S & DON'TS OF ONLINE DATING
Mon, 01/26/2015 - 9:49am — webmaster|
Good Day Columbus - Fox 28 - Do's & Don'ts of Online Dating
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Online Dating? The Don'ts: Don't... Be Dishonest |
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Good Day Columbus - Fox 28 - Relationship Advice For the New Year
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 9:49pm — webmaster|
Good Day Columbus - Fox 28 - Relationship Advice For the New Year
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ABC 6 On Your Side - Picks for 10 Fun Fall Dates
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 9:25pm — webmaster|
ABC 6 On Your Side - Picks for 10 Fun Fall Dates
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You can feel the love this season by spending some quality time with your significant other... or, someone you hope will be your significant other. Elizabeth Cobey-Piper from Dating Directions had some great dating suggestions for you including Yellow Springs Street Fair and the Circleville Pumpkin Show. |
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The Columbus Dispatch - Services available when Cupid needs help
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 8:36pm — webmaster|
The Columbus Dispatch
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Services available when Cupid needs help
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“We are in the business of helping people create relationships,” said Cobey-Piper, who has been married for 18 years and worked as a dating coach for nine. “If you really want to find someone amazing who you can be happy with and build a life with, you’ve come to the right place.”" Read Dispatch Article... |
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WBNS 10TV - The Ultimate Blind Date
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 8:27pm — webmaster|
WBNS 10TV - The Ultimate Blind Date
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Dating Directions on 10TV
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Dating Directions set out to find where attraction begins. Are we only attracted to good looks, or do we rely on our four other senses on first dates to build chemistry? One very willing couple let us blindfold them and send them out a first date in an attempt to help us define attraction. The results may not be what you imagined. |
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WBNS 10TV - Matchmakers Help Men, Women Find Love
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 8:23pm — webmaster|
WBNS 10TV - Matchmakers Help Men, Women Find Love
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10TV's Andrea Cambern reports on how even though the economy is hurting, Dating Directions is very busy helping men and women find love. "The reason is we start thinking about what is important to us, and having a relationship, having love in your life is the most important thing to most people," says Elizabeth Cobey-Piper in the interview. | |
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Columbus Monthly Magazine
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 8:18pm — webmaster|
Columbus Monthly
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Looking for Love
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Ben Zenitsky embarks on a mission—online and elsewhere—to become the best date he can be. Professional help is required. Get this month's magazine and read how the Dating Directions Matchmakers help Ben on his mission. |
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Business First of Columbus
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 7:58pm — webmaster|
Business First of Columbus
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Matchmaker, matchmaker
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Dating Directions owners Elizabeth and Susie share their experiences of how they started Dating Directions. They explore the differences between online dating and matchmaking, helping Columbus singles make an informed choice. They also discuss how their matchmaking, date coaching and singles events set them apart and are unique to any dating service in Ohio. Read Business First Article... |
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The Columbus Dispatch
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 7:54pm — webmaster|
The Columbus Dispatch
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Central Ohioans land dating gig on 'Oprah'
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Dating Directions owners were asked by Novak to help find dates for the Cincinnati woman. Parker, a dating-company client for a year, wanted to assist his matchmaker friends and, of course, appear on Oprah. "I felt pretty important, like a movie star," said Parker, a senior aircraft mechanic for FedEx. "Everyone in the restaurant was looking. There were all the lights and cameras around. It was kind of neat." Read Dispatch Article... |
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The Columbus Alive - Queens of Hearts
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 7:48pm — webmaster|
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Alive & Unedited 'Queens of Hearts'
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That annual celebration of love, songbirds and sweetness is seven days away.
What? You don't have plans? No, complaining about your lack of the above to a glass of wine doesn't count as a date. But you've still got plenty of time if you're proactive, according to matchmakers Susie Hardesty and Elizabeth Cobey-Piper. "This is your life. It isn't a dress rehearsal," Hardesty said. |
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Woody & The Wake-UP Call - WCOL Radio
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 7:38pm — webmaster|
WCOL Radio
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Woody & The Wake-UP Call Interview
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Woody & The Wake-UP Call have fun chatting with matchmakers Elizabeth and Susie about aspects of Dating and grill Rich about appearing on the Oprah Show. Listen to WCOL Radio Interview | |
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Sunny 95 Radio
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 7:33pm — webmaster|
Sunny 95 Radio
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Sunny 95's DINO & SHAWN Interview
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Sunny 95's DINO & SHAWN talk with matchmaker Elizabeth about the problems that men and women encounter when dating and Bachelor Dan about the tapping of his date on Oprah Show. Listen to Sunny 95 Radio Interview | |
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Ohio News Network
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 7:28pm — webmaster|
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Ohio News Network Interview
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Ohio News Network talk with matchmakers Elizabeth and Susie about dating issues and services that are available to help. They also give dating advice on where singles can go to meet and differences of men and women on dates. Watch ONN Video Interview | |
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SNP Columbus Local News
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 7:13pm — webmaster|
SNP News
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SNP Columbus Local News on Elizabeth and Susie's "Flirting with Flirting" Class that shows a soulmate search can start with flirting. Local matchmakers are hoping to help those individuals learn the skills to find a soulmate with their flirting class. "We're not a dating service," Hardesty said. "We're a headhunter for people's love lives." | |
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Matchmaking Team
Matchmaker Susie Hardesty:
Susie has been a professional matchmaker since 1992. She has helped hundreds of people find each other. Susie is one of Americas premier matchmakers.
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Matchmaker Elizabeth Cobey-Piper:
A Professional Matchmaker, Elizabeth is also an experienced and dedicated dating and relationship coach. She helps our clients identify what they really want and develops a strategy for making it happen.
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Matchmaker Michol Childress:
Michol is a vibrant advocate for each of our clients in their pursuit of happiness. Michol brings her dynamic blend of enthusiasm, humor, and professionalism which makes working with her a wonderful experience.
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Assistant Matchmaker Luisa Canneto:
Luisa is a dynamic and committed member of the Dating Directions' team. Luisa applies her talent for connecting with people as she assists our clients in their search for an amazing companion.
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Assistant Matchmaker Lauren Bailey:
Lauren brings her natural enthusiasm and dedication to all of her work. Our clients and staff agree she is a joy to work with.
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Terra Teschler:
Master Photograher, Terra will make sure we have amazing photos of you that we can show to your potential matches.
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