James L. & Janis H.

”Janis was the first person that I met through the service.”

James, how was your dating life before you joined The Right One?
Well, it was non-existent. You can’t just walk up to someone in this day and age at Wal-Mart and say ‘hi.’  I was skeptical of matchmakers and dating sites. I’m not that savvy with the computer.

What inspired you to try The Right One?
I saw a commercial for a dating site called Cupid while watching television, but I didn’t really act on it. While visiting my sister, we were out driving and I saw a sign at the Interstate exit that said something like ‘Single?’ along with a website address. When we got home I looked it up online. I contacted them and they called not long after, and we set up an appointment to meet at their closest local office.

How did you like working with them?
The interviewer was an energetic young lady. She asked me a lot of questions, including subjects like activities, hobbies and music. I think the entire interview lasted about one and a half to two hours. Because of the background checks that they perform, I felt that I could trust the company. I’m a widower, and I was looking for someone with similar qualities to my deceased wife, but I wound up with someone completely different.

How was your first date?  What was your first impression of her?
Janis was the first person that I met through the service. We met for lunch and talked for at least two and a half hours. She had a nice smile and she was very outgoing. The chemistry was strong, but I didn’t see her again until six weeks after our first date.

Did you think you’d gotten the brush off?
Actually, I did. But the truth was that she was very busy with work and family obligations. I went on another date through the service, but the chemistry wasn’t there. So I was happy to see Janis again.

How has your relationship progressed?
We get along really well. She was looking for someone to hang out with. She’d been married previously and was a bit gun shy, so we’re taking things slowly. She’s a school teacher with a very full schedule so we see each other on weekends.  Her parents and family all live locally so I get invited to family gatherings.

Do you have any advice for others searching for love via The Right One?
Once I got into the program, I saw that they were thorough with their questions and background checks. And they found someone for me on the first go around, even though I had an idea in my head of what I wanted. So my advice to others would be to keep an open mind. It opens up all sorts of possibilities.