Disclaimer: ‘The Perfect Match’ doesn’t mean “checks every box.”

Matchmaker Karmen here, founder of Pride Matchmaking™ (formerly Karmen Connects). When I talk about finding your perfect match, I mean someone with whom you can build a mutually fulfilling relationship—someone who makes you happy, and vice versa.Yes, they’ll probably check most of your boxes. But more importantly, they’ll bring qualities to the table you that you haven't considered yet.

This isn’t about settling. It’s about being realistic: no one— me, you, or anyone—is perfect. A perfect match is two imperfect people who commit to loving one another, flaws and all. Love is as much a choice as it is a feeling.

In my experience, those who build the strongest connections are those who know what they want but stay open and curious.

So, who might your perfect match be?

Someone who embodies your shared values.

Someone whose long-term goals align with yours.

And, yes, someone with whom you feel genuine romantic chemistry.

If your checklist is something like, say, a man in finance, trust fund, 6’ 5”, blue eyes... well... let's see how that goes.

If you’re looking for love and open to meeting new people who align with your goals, lifestyle, interests and values—and check most of your boxes—let’s connect.