Lauren Leon signed up for a matchmaker after growing frustrated with dating apps. She used two services and met her husband, Ryan Leon, on her second date through Tawkify. Lauren said she doesn't think she would have found Ryan without a matchmaker.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement This as-told-to essay has been adapted from a conversation with Lauren Leon, a 35-year-old business owner who met her husband, Ryan Leon, 34, through a matchmaker. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I had been meeting people on dating apps . I met people who projected themselves to be someone, and I started dating them, but then I realized it wasn't the best for me. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in . Dating apps take a lot of time and energy.
I wanted to have a better experience and meet more quality people who were intentional and had intelligence. I have an identical sister, and she kept saying, "Why don'.