Rachel Vida MacLynn's Posts

- Matchmaker's Comment
Rachel Vida MacLynn 30 January 2023 | 4 mins
The Maclynn Method: 5 Steps to Making Your Match
So today I thought I’d delve a little into the precise matchmaking method my team and I have curated over our 12-year history, the 5-step path we take each and every client down to help them figure...
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- Dating in London
- Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 16 January 2023 | 5 mins
5 Great Brunch Spots in London for a Date
Great dates come in all shapes and sizes. So when it comes to finding the best date spots in London, the list seems to grow faster than we can hit it. Sometimes it’s best to look at options...
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Dating Advice
Dating in London
Rachel Vida MacLynn 13 December 2022 | 5 mins
5 Ways to Not Be ‘Too Much’ on a First Date
There’s nothing necessarily bad or wrong about being intense. When you think about it, we’re all intense in our own way—but often that’s only when we’ve got to know and trust someone enough to let...
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Dating Advice
Dating in London
Rachel Vida MacLynn 06 December 2022 | 4 mins
3 Ways to Stop Comparing Your New Romantic Interest to Your Ex
The temptation to ramble on about your ex no matter the conversation is real—I get it. They were a huge part of your life, and now you’re having to rediscover what it means to be single and...
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Dating in London
Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 28 November 2022 | 5 mins
Third Date Ideas, Advice and Insights for Going into a Relationship
So, you’ve successfully navigated your second date and are now meeting up for a third. By this point, it’s clear the two of you enjoy each other’s company, have some if not several mutual interests...
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Dating Advice
Relationship Coaching
Rachel Vida MacLynn 25 November 2022 | 5 mins
5 Ways to Embrace Being Single at Christmas
For many, being single at Christmas doesn’t really make it feel like ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. With impossibly cheery Yuletide films playing on repeat and holly-jolly jingles...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 16 November 2022 | 6 mins
7 Luxury Winter Date Ideas in London
From snug ski lodges and snow globe dining to ice skating at The Queen’s House and experiencing scintillating light shows at London’s iconic parks and gardens, we have hand-picked our best winter...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 28 September 2022 | 4 mins
What Is Matchmaking?
I’ve been matchmaking for almost 20 years, and in 2011 founded my own introductions agency. The Vida Consultancy (now Maclynn) quickly grew into one of the most respected names in the industry. My...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 06 September 2022 | 5 mins
The Difference Between Exclusive and Committed Relationships
Not knowing whether you’re in a committed or an exclusive relationship can be confusing and even frustrating. As relationship experts, we’re here to help you understand and explain the differences...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 10 August 2022 | 5 mins
The 5 Red Flags to Look Out for in a New Relationship
Having an eye for red flags not only makes it safer to meet strangers, but also means you’re less likely to get involved with someone unsuitable, regardless of how much they wow you at the start....
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 26 July 2022 | 7 mins
7 London Summer Date Ideas That Are Anything But Ordinary
1. Two More Years Overlooking The River Lea, Two More Years is a quirky little riverside bar that doubles up as a creative studio for like-minded virtuosos looking to meet up. Its name is a nod to...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 20 July 2022 | 8 mins
Effortlessly Stylish Date Outfit Ideas
The Psychology of Looking Good Looking good is a strategy, not vanity. The concept of dressing well can be broken down into two core factors, the first is down to personal preference and taste. How...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 03 July 2022 | 5 mins
The 3 Dos (and 3 Don’ts) of Dating in Your 60s
That being said, lots of people dating in their 60s will have come out of long-term marriages or relationships or may have been sadly widowed, so it can feel a little daunting to reenter the dating...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 28 June 2022 | 5 mins
4 Reasons Rejection Can Be Good for You
Being rejected is hard. It stings. We all like to be liked. It’s normal! In fact, it stems from survival instinct. In ancient times people relied on their tribe to help ward off threats, but this...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 24 June 2022 | 5 mins
Intimate Second Date Ideas That Will Lead You to a Third
Knowing that both you and your prospective partner have agreed to meet up again is exciting and should fill you with confidence going into your second date. Again, as we mentioned in our first date...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 06 June 2022 | 6 mins
First Date Ideas to Guarantee a Memorable Introduction
How you feel leading up to your first date with someone is typically a mix of nervousness and excitement, which is expected and completely normal. First dates are all about finding out what kind of...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 26 May 2022 | 7 mins
14 Indoor Date Ideas that Will Bring Sunshine to a Rainy Day
But indoor dates don’t have to equal boring, or unadventurous. A night in can provide the perfect intimate setting to get romantic and re-energise your relationship or, it could be the next...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 26 May 2022 | 6 mins
9 Green Flags Your Partner’s a Keeper
When you move out of the infamous honeymoon period, characterised by infatuation and an all-encompassing desire to be with them all the time, you return to reality and you look for real green flags...
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Relationship Coaching
Rachel Vida MacLynn 16 May 2022 | 5 mins
5 Ways to Stay Sane When You Both Work from Home
Isn’t it great how you both get to work from home together? Look at you guys, climbing your career ladders while maintaining a flourishing relationship! But then… 9am rolls around. Your neatly...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 10 May 2022 | 2 mins
Eco Tourism and Life-Changing Experiences
Experiential travel can include anything from work with endangered species in Namibia to exploring the spectacular diverse wildlife of the Maldivian coral reefs. Gorilla Conservation...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 28 April 2022 | 5 mins
The Difference Between Exclusive and Committed Relationships
Not knowing whether you’re in a committed or an exclusive relationship can be confusing and even frustrating. As relationship experts, we’re here to help you understand and explain the differences...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 28 April 2022 | 8 mins
What is Casual Dating and is it Right for You?
To enjoy casual dating, both of you must share the same definition of the term and be comfortable with whichever direction the relationship takes over time. Casual dating is rarely a long-term or...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 12 April 2022 | 8 mins
10 Outdoor Date Ideas to Re-energise Your Relationship
We have had the pleasure of taking outdoor dating to the extreme, getting people to hop on planes and meet their potential partners somewhere in the middle Whether you’re the type of person who...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 31 March 2022 | 4 mins
Staying Connected When Your Partner Travels
Your relationship is fantastic. The two of you have a steady, predictable schedule: home-cooked dinner on weeknights, cuddles at bedtime, and a whole heap of quality time throughout the day. But...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 31 March 2022 | 8 mins
7 Fun & Cute Date Night Ideas at Home for 2022
Date night ideas at home don’t always have to revolve around ordering take-out and watching Netflix. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with this and it’s a staple and dependable last resort when we just...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 17 March 2022 | 7 mins
9 Long-Distance Date Ideas to Revitalise Your Romance
The good news is, technology has made long-distance dating and relationships so much easier and more enjoyable. It’s important to remember that your time apart will come to an end sooner or later...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 10 March 2022 | 5 mins
Reasons We Need to Feel Understood by Our Partner
When in a relationship, we need to believe that we understand each other, that our partner is aware of what we’re going through, and that we are supported. If they can’t get their head around what...
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Dating Advice
Rachel Vida MacLynn 01 March 2022 | 3 mins
4 Surefire Signs You’re Ready for a Relationship
Many singles dream of finding the right person to settle down with—but all that yearning doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready for a relationship quite yet. And if you’re not, either you won’t date...
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Romantic Date Ideas
Rachel Vida MacLynn 28 February 2022 | 9 mins
11 Unconventionally Cute Date Ideas for Couples & First Dates
Whether you’re someone who prefers keeping things traditional with a coffee, walk or brunch, or you might like to explore something more creative, such as ballroom dance lessons, learning to create...
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5 Ways to Not Be ‘Too Much’ on a First Date

3 Ways to Stop Comparing Your New Romantic Interest to Your Ex

Third Date Ideas, Advice and Insights for Going into a Relationship

5 Ways to Embrace Being Single at Christmas

7 Luxury Winter Date Ideas in London

What Is Matchmaking?

The Difference Between Exclusive and Committed Relationships

The 5 Red Flags to Look Out for in a New Relationship

7 London Summer Date Ideas That Are Anything But Ordinary

Effortlessly Stylish Date Outfit Ideas

The 3 Dos (and 3 Don’ts) of Dating in Your 60s

4 Reasons Rejection Can Be Good for You

Intimate Second Date Ideas That Will Lead You to a Third

First Date Ideas to Guarantee a Memorable Introduction

14 Indoor Date Ideas that Will Bring Sunshine to a Rainy Day

9 Green Flags Your Partner’s a Keeper

5 Ways to Stay Sane When You Both Work from Home

Eco Tourism and Life-Changing Experiences

The Difference Between Exclusive and Committed Relationships

What is Casual Dating and is it Right for You?

10 Outdoor Date Ideas to Re-energise Your Relationship

Staying Connected When Your Partner Travels

7 Fun & Cute Date Night Ideas at Home for 2022

9 Long-Distance Date Ideas to Revitalise Your Romance

Reasons We Need to Feel Understood by Our Partner

4 Surefire Signs You’re Ready for a Relationship

11 Unconventionally Cute Date Ideas for Couples & First Dates