Be Mine

Candy, flowers, jewelry—we give these things to express our love on Valentine’s Day every year. Originally the feast day of Saint Valentine, February 14th has been associated with romance, Cupid, and the human heart for centuries.

And no wonder: Love is the most important expression of what it means to be human. Poets and writers going back to antiquity have sought to express what a magical thing love truly is—“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.”

In fact, the great Leo Tolstoy went so far as to say, “Love is life. All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love. Everything is, everything exists, only because I love.”

Yet in today’s fast-paced world, we often neglect the very essence of our hearts. We get caught up in our careers and the daily grind. If you’re single and looking for that special someone, it can be a real challenge. But what better time to take action and rekindle that romantic spark?

It’s hard to meet the right person

If you’re single and have been looking—or you’ve recently found yourself back on the dating scene—what do you do? Around Valentine’s Day especially, it seems everyone is already matched up—your friends, your neighbors, your colleagues. Where can you go to meet someone?

Bars. Sure, people meet in bars, but bars tend to be noisy, and can turn obnoxious in a hurry. Here, your best chances of meeting someone are in between excited sing-alongs to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” or standing awkwardly at the bar while you try to catch the eye of a distracted bartender.

Blind dates. Your friends mean well—they really do. Unfortunately, it’s only when you’ve ordered that $20 Chilean sea bass and finally take stock of your date that you begin to wonder whether your friends know you at all. They do, but they can’t view you objectively to make an ideal match.

Online. This writer can assure you that you don’t want to go there. With any luck you’ll meet the perfect match—only she’s in western Canada. Online, you become an algorithm, and it’s the computer’s job to match data with data.

But with matters of the heart, you need the human touch.

It Takes 2 makes dating simple

Why do you hear so many stories about blind dates or matchups gone wrong? It’s because the art of matchmaking requires a unique combination of objectivity and the personal touch.

Enter Carrie Daichman, founder of It Takes 2, the award-winning matchmaking service in central Virginia.

Unlike computer algorithms or awkward meet-ups with strangers, Carrie helps you outsource the dating game, saving you time and wasted effort.

“People often come to me feeling disappointed with the dating scene,” she said. “Finding love today is difficult, especially if you’ve just relocated or are re-entering the dating scene”

With more than 20 years of matchmaking experience, Carrie offers a third-party screening system to help you find just the right one. And because of her success, It Takes 2 has consistently been named the Best Dating Service in Central Virginia.

“It Takes 2 is easy, convenient and discreet, and you don’t have to put on a pose when you come in,” she said. “Basically everyone’s goal is the same—to find the right person, the right fit. After all, a close relationship is one of life’s greatest experiences.”

An award-winning service, a personal connection

It Takes 2’s motto is “We’ll help you meet just the right one.” They accomplish this by meeting with you one-on-one. When you give them a call, they schedule a no-cost consultation to get to know you and to discover what your goals are.

These personal consultation sessions are invaluable. They provide a safe, confidential way for singles to meet the one they’ve been looking for, making It Takes 2 the right choice for busy professionals looking for an alternative to blind dates or the online scene.

If you’re looking for a special someone this Valentine’s Day, consider Victor Hugo’s description of love: “What I feel for you seems less of earth and more of a cloudless heaven.”

Yes, there is no greater feeling than love, so take the first step toward meeting just the right one and call It Takes 2 for a no-cost consultation. And if you’ve found your Valentine, but have single friends, refer them to It Takes 2. Call them at (434) 977-9911 or (804) 967-9911 to get started today.