J. Ann Delaney

J. Ann Delaney is President of MatchHelp.net, and our senior match professional. Ann's credentials probably aren't typical of other so-called "life coaches" or matchmakers, but we think she's as good as they get.

Ann earned her BA in Sociology and later her law degree from one of the best law schools in California. Ann has been a practicing attorney for the past twelve years. In her late thirties, Ann found herself in the same position as many single professionals - wanting to date but having little time, and no way to meet people. Her mostly-married social circle, small all-married office environment, the nature of her particular law practice, even the neighborhood she lived in - all combined to create a situation where she simply didn't meet people to date.

In the fall of 2001, like many of us, Ann took stock of her life and concluded that, though wonderful in most respects, the lack of a romantic partner was simply unacceptable. The problem, however, was access - access to the people who might be looking for her. With absolutely no interest in bars, clubs, or organized events for singles, the problem seemed almost insurmountable. But not quite . . .

On a whim one day, Ann clicked on a web banner for an internet dating service. It was the best personal decision she ever made. Over the next year, Ann not only learned "the system," she mastered it. As she will tell you, "In approximately one year of internet dating, I chose to meet ten people in person. Some of them weren't a 'match' for one reason or another, but every one of them was who he said he was, looked like his picture, and was smart, personable, and most important to me - nice."

She had such good success in attracting and meeting quality people, Ann's friends began calling her "the match pro" and asking her to help their single friends, co-workers, and family members get started - and proficient - at internet dating. You may not be looking for the same kind of match Ann was looking for, but her highly skilled ability to write a compelling, interesting profile, or to sift through hundreds of profiles and spot the "good ones," can greatly increase your chances of targeting - and finding - the people YOU want to meet.

Let MatchHelp.net help you create your own internet dating success story.