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5 Tips for moDern DaTing with in cyberspace is nothing like what you imagined." Replace those digital emoticons with a no pressure, casual lunch date and you'll know immediately if you should take it to the next level. 2 Get a Wingman (or Wingwoman) It's Just Lunch's clients often refer to their matchmakers as their "dating wingmen" (or wingwomen) because they handle all of the dating logistics. Herington describes her role, saying, "We're genuinely interested in understanding our clients. We listen. We really get to know your personality and what you're looking for in that significant other." Every IJL match is hand-selected. There's no online profile for the world to see and it's all confidential. After the date, It's Just Lunch matchmakers receive feedback from each client in order to fine-tune their next match. "We offer something online services don't: someone to talk to," Herington says. Imagine having a full-time dating wingwoman who really understands you, working for you while you're focusing on your career and personal obligations. "It's Just Lunch heLps you make tIme for the thIngs that matter..." 3 Boost Your Dating ROI Who wants to spend hours sifting through online profiles and trying to connect via email, pokes and winks? You don't have time to waste playing digital guessing games and meeting the wrong people. When you're investing your time and energy in something important, you deserve a strong return. With IJL's personalized match selection and date coordination, clients are able to save valuable time and energy. "After we select your match, we'll describe the person to you and confirm a convenient time and place for you to meet. All you have to do is show up and have fun meeting someone new," Herington says. Less time searching equals more time dating. That's realized ROI. 4 Date Smarter Herington reminds singles who contact her that they can have a career and a relationship. They just have to "date smarter." "If finding someone to share your life with is important to you, you can make time and have it all," she says. "If you don't have time to do your taxes, you hire a CPA. If you don't have time to manage your investments, you hire a financial planner. It's Just Lunch helps you make time for the things that matter. IJL helps you date smarter." Since It's Just Lunch matchmakers take care of all the matching and logistics, you can focus on finding that elusive chemistry in the offline world. IJL is a better, smarter way to date and increase your odds of finding that someone special. 5 mixing business anD DaTing? Does the time that a potential partner travels for business affect your willingness to pursue a relationship? Yes, I prefer potential partners 16% to be more accessible. No, a partner on frequent business 27% related trips does not bother me. busy a partner is gone 32% I am week myself, so Iifam okay with that! for a at a time, potential partner 25% I am busy, but expect athan traveling. to be local more often Do you prefer to date someone in the same industry as you or in a different profession altogether? Similar line of work and position Same industry 10% Different industry 10% 10% 70% Similar line of work but different position Would you date one of your company's clients or potential clients? No. It's unprofessional. Yes. But I would keep work and play separate. Connect Herington says that her clients often wished they had contacted her sooner. "Most of them didn't realize how easy and enjoyable It's Just Lunch dating can be," she says. All it takes is a simple phone call and a conversation with an IJL Dating Specialist to jump start your dating life. Over the past 21 years, It's Just Lunch has been creating exciting connections (arranging more than two million first dates) in over 150 cities around the world. What are you waiting for? Get in touch with It's Just Lunch at 1-800-858-6526 or visit www. ItsJustLunch.com. 30.9% 38.9% 26.1% 18.5% Men Yes. And I would 1.6% give them add'l business if helped seal the deal. 0.3% Yes. I would consider if the situation felt appropriate, but not exchange for any business favors. 0 Women 41.4% 42.3% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% It's Just Lunch dating Specialists: Amy Brinkman Betty Sinclair Sara Darling Source: IJL Survey of 4400 singles 800.858.6526 · itsJustLunch.com FInd 150 cities · 21 years experience IJL Promotion http://www.ItsJustLunch.com http://www.ItsJustLunch.com http://www.ItsJustLunch.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - April 2014

Spirit Magazine - April 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Rustle up ribs
shake up a summer sipper
Wise Guide
Take better snaps
Make finance a family affair
Numbers
Make time for sweets
Learn from the Bard
Business
Zen out with Russell Simmons
Store more on your iPhone
Chasing Beautiful Questions
Connection Error
Get out of your social comfort zone
Your Adventure In Santa Fe
Destination Texas
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The "If" List
Touch base with Tracy Morgan

Spirit Magazine - April 2014