I had been married for 20 years - happily married - or so I thought when my husband told me he was leaving. It was like a bombshell, I was only 50 years old. Luckily I'm really close to my daughter and she helped me rebuild my confidence, but it took about 5 years. She had read something in the paper about a matchmaking service, and she can be very persuasive, my daughter.

Jacqui made me feel safe, she was interested in me and listened as I talked. Well, with plenty of encouragement from both Jacqui and my daughter I braved my first date (a socially distanced walk). As I write this I am very happy to say that my new partner and I are still finding our feet in the relationship but I neer imagined it would be so much fun.

Linda (mid 50s)

When I approached Select Connections, I had been single for two and a half years and had not attempted online dating. I had heard so many conflicting stories about it, and at 65 years old, I decided that I would try and meet a lady by going out to places where I might bump into someone, strike up a conversation and take it from there!

To cut a very long story short – before the pandemic, this approach did not work. I have no idea where ladies in their 60s go-to for entertainment or socialising, but it certainly was not where I was. I failed to engage with literally any female company, and those I did were not trusting of a gentleman on his own trying to have a conversation with them – and then the pandemic arrived and that put paid to that.
When I looked at the membership fees, I thought it was roughly the cost of a week away on holiday, and I did not want to go on holiday alone.

At least if all went well by the end of the process, I would have what I so greatly desired, someone to spend the next however many years enjoying the nice things in life with and not feeling so lonely.

I am now on my third date. We have been dating now for just over two months. It is going really well, and it is like we have known each other for much longer than we have. Now we can book a holiday for TWO.

My first two dates were attractive ladies, but not the right ones for me. I felt that they were what I had to do to get to where I am now - in the process, you find out things about yourself that you either did not know or totally forgot about

Jacqui worked very hard with me after each date to identify the reasons for it not being the right person, and she used this information to search for a more suitable person – ultimately the right one.

Brian 65 Wimbledon

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.

Mark, 56, Surrey

Mark, 56, Surrey

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.

Mark, 56, Surrey

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.

Mark, 56, Surrey

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.

Mark, 56, Surrey

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.

Mark, 56, Surrey

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.

Mark, 56, Surrey

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.

Mark, 56, Surrey

When Jacqui sent me Kerry’s profile, I had a very good feeling about her. Her attitude to life and what she said really resonated with me.
We spoke on the phone and what was supposed to be a quick intro phone call to arrange a date lasted over an hour and then when we did meet. Wow! I will never forget that first impression I got when I met Kerry.
We were supposed to be meeting for a ninety-minute drink and a drink turned into a meal and three hours later we were still going strong with conversation. I even felt bold enough to ask her for a second date two days later and I am delighted that she agreed.
We have now been a couple for nearly two months, and it has been wonderful. We never run out of conversation, and we have great humour going.
Kerry is kind, thoughtful, funny, and gorgeous and I could not be happier. Thank you so much, Jacqui. My life is truly richer, and I feel so blessed.