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F rom spending hours sorting through online profiles looking for a good match to try- ing to connect via pokes, winks and email, dating can suddenly feel like a full-time job. Wouldn't it be nice if you could just fast for- ward to the fun part of dating? That's exactly what newlyweds Desireé and Michael Schlitt say It's Just Lunch, a dating service for busy professionals, did for them. The matchmakers at It's Just Lunch took the time to learn what they were looking for in a partner and then delivered. With so many dating options out there, why did you choose It's Just Lunch? D: I travel a lot for work, so I'd read about It's Just Lunch in airline magazines, and then I ran into a friend who was attending the wedding of an attorney in town who'd met her husband through IJL – the fact that those two events happened so close together, I thought I should call them. At the end of my work day I didn't want to come home and go look at profiles online. I felt like it was a waste of my time. What would you tell a friend who was apprehensive about investing the money on IJL? M: I'd ask, "Are you looking for a relationship or not?" With online dating you never know who's on the other side of the line. IJL had better quality people who were interesting. It truly was an experience that was tailored for me. Describe your frst meeting with an IJL matchmaker? M: I had a phone interview first and then went in and met with a matchmaker. It really made me think. Online you can say any- thing, but if you're paying for this I assume you're not going to lie about what you want. Tell us about your frst date with one another. D: I never went on lunch dates because I was always busy at work so I met Michael after work at a downtown restaurant. The conversation just f lowed. I was attracted to him from the start. I remember it turned into dinner. What was your favorite part about dating through IJL? D: I met my husband, so I guess I would say that! It's Just Lunch – it's just a lot of fun. I remember I'd get off a plane and have a voicemail from the matchmaker saying she had a potential date for me. With online dating, you can go back and forth and waste a month with someone and not really get to know them. With IJL, you go meet your match and if you like them, you see them again, and if you don't, you're done. Find out what an It's Just Lunch matchmak- er can do for you by calling 1-800-858- 6526 or visit ItsJustLunch.com. Meet our Clients Michael schlitt Senior Build Engineer, Microsoft Educ: BS, Pacifc Lutheran Univ. Interests: Skiing, Pacifc NW Outdoors Desireé schlitt Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant Educ: BA, Univ. of Washington Interests: Running, Fashion, World Travel Dat e Sm a rt er Date by NuMbers 23 years Of changing lives one match at a time. + 2 million Dates arranged by IJL matchmakers. (They know how to bring the right people together.) 66% Of singles surveyed say chemistry is more important than compatibilty. A com- puter can't detect that! 20 minutes Amount of time most people need on a first date before they decide if they want to see their date again. 70% Of people prefer to date someone in a different profession vs in the same industry. r e a l C o n n e C t i o n s D at i n g Betty Sinclair Sara Darling 800.858.6526 itsJustLunch.com When it comes to matchmaking, our success is unmatched! Dating can be fun and invigorating – from that instant attraction you feel the first time you meet to jumping in the car for an impromptu weekend getaway. unfortunately, it can take a lot of work to get to that stage of dating. It's Just Lunch Matchmakers cinDy Herington Advertisement