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Ask Patti: Picking Up Men!

Where are the best places to meet men? Patti shares her secrets!

April 23, 2009

Hey Patti,
I have a question and a comment for you. I saw in the last episode with the plastic surgeon and the CEO of some internet company-There was a lady that showed up to the meeting and she was totally not welcomed. She insulted you about your age and not having a man (or husband) and you not being married. Well, in your defense, you made a comment stating that your "SELLING LOVE." That statement bothered me tremendously. Why? Because LOVE CANNOT BE SOLD OR BOUGHT. You are selling mere opportunities for wealthy men to hook up with any woman from your litter. If two people fall in love (or not) then those two people have to make that happen, if they connect. Then you recommended that your client allow his penis to choose the woman that peaked his interest. That was contradictory to me...so is it LOVE or LUST that you're selling?

OK, sloooooow down. Relax. Stop taking everything literally. Let me clear this up for you. My staff and I are in the BUSINESS of love. We have a life and time that must be compensated for what we do – we wish we could do this for free, but we can’t. We are NOT the manufacturer of the product, we are merely distributors. We cannot make someone fall in love with you. We can only say – if you don’t screw this up, you two are a good fit! There is a human factor – its not like ordering pizza! As for the penis doing the picking – guys are (usually – uuuuusually) picking from their waist. I can encourage and recommend certain behavior – so that they learn to LISTEN to the matchmaker. If you stick your finger in a light socket and get shocked, you know not to do it again. Lesson learned.

I love your show. I've gained great insight into the male psyche from it. However, I've had a hard time finding my own soul mate. I've had 2 "starter" marriages and I have 2 kids living at home. Do you have any advice for single parents that will help in finding that one right person?

There are single parent dating sites all over the web and workshops you can go to – do some research and I’m sure you can find a great one. Remember – good things come in threes.

Hi Patti,
I'm a 19 year old college student and haven't had a boyfriend yet. I can't seem to attract any guys at my school and can't figure out what's up. I see the stereotype guys who want the 'easy' girl and that's just not me. I'm not a huge partier so I don't meet a majority of the guys. Any suggestions for finding a good guy at college?

You need to look in the mirror and ask what you’re doing wrong. So many women ask, “Why doesn’t he like me?" Are you dressing nice, doing your hair, working out? Are you pleasant to be around? What do you have to offer? They want the hot guy to be attracted them – when they don’t spend anytime on themselves. Not being the ‘easy’ girl is a GREAT thing – own it – use it to your advantage.

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138 Comments

you're really a great help.. :))

Hi Patti
i met a guy 7 weeks ago in the club I work at.I was about to leave but saw him n caught my atention, we talked for hours n then i changed back and danced for him (yes Im a vegas stripper). He texted the next day and wanted to see me but i told him i had to work, i coulnt deny we had a strong connection but I dont date clients so I just ignored it. The next night he showed up w a group of his friends and we ended up talking almost all night and then we had breakfast together.I had to travel overseas to visit family for 5 wks so he flew me to LA to c him before I left and we had an amazing time together. During the 5 wks I was gone he emailed and called me practically every day. A few days before I came back everything changed, he suddenly needed space and started pushing me away, on my end have a mixed of emotions cause I fell for this guy and let my guard down.Im sad and need advice. Thanks in advance for your time and input

Hi, patti, I havve been watching your show for some time now,, yes Im currently single, and Im 52 , but look 35 Im 5 ft and petite, Im a designer by choice, , Im currently out of a relationship with a guy who embezzeled $200,000 from me, so I would like to know,, do you ever get calls for woman like me,, Im a blonde, and very attractive,, and looking for love,or something close to it,, what aare your suggestions??

thanks a mil,,,, haha

karen

Hello Patti,
I love your show,so happy it's a huge success.You came in our boutque before your show was to air. I helped you pick out some outfits which you looked absolutly stunning in.I want to say you are getting more beautiful with every episode.You're great Patti and I love you.
I need your help and advice,I've been married three times,recently divorced.I have three grown children who live away from home.I'm well educated with a college degree,been a good wife and mother.I'm new in town, and don't where to meet nice down to earth men.I've tried a couple dating sites,still no luck.Please give me your advice on where to go to meet 40+ men.It seems every where I go it's 20+ guys.Is LA only for the young?Help Patti dear,and thank you in advance for your advice.
Sincerly, L

Hi love your show. I am in med profession. Live in Tx, would love to know info on how to be on show or go to parties in my area. All the good guys, seem to be taken. Help...

I have read alot of the blogs and why is it that it's mostly females that cannot find decent men? What is going on here?

I would luv to be on your show to find true love

Rich men run from me!

Hey Patti,

When I went to 1 Oak Chelsea NY hoping a rich guy who would notice me, they turned up their noes like they smelled something bad. I blew my rent money buying myself drinks, but only a few broke asses who rode in their with their rich unavailable friends rolled up to me hoping I would stretch them a drink. What am I doing wrong?I did my hair and chewed Wrigley's peppermint and did my nails dammit!

Do you help single moms find love??

Patti help!!! :) I am a 42 yr old gorgeous (much younger looking) single mom of a beautiful 3yr old little boy. I've been on dating sites and been to the usual places (lounges, grocery stores, book stores, coffee shops, etc) and seriously can not find an attractive, successful, intelligent man :(! Any suggestions??

Hi Patti,

I just wanted to tell you how much I love your show!! I know you hear this from so many, but I really do. I hope what you said about "Everyone deserves love" that I do find someone and don't have to spend the rest of my life alone. I am 46 years old and have been alone for 17 years while raising my son alone. Now I am ready to date but have a neurological disease called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Don't worry it is nothing contagious, it only limits what I am able to do myself. I have a lot of things I wish I could go out and do, but not alone. I just hope I can meet someone someday. I absolutely love your show, just wish I had a friend like you to help me out here in Canada. Keep the excellent shows going as it at least gives me hope to find someone someday. And you also show me what I should look for in a man. I think you ROCK dear! I am not one who needs tons of money to survive as I have lived within a budget my whole life and can continue to do so. I am def. not a 10 in the looks department, prob. not even near a 5, but I have a heart of gold for the right person. But like I said, one day my ship should come in. Take care and God bless you,
Tammy

Hi Patti,

I just wanted to tell you how much I love your show!! I know you hear this from so many, but I really do. I hope what you said about "Everyone deserves love" that I do find someone and don't have to spend the rest of my life alone. I am 46 years old and have been alone for 17 years while raising my son alone. Now I am ready to date but have a neurological disease called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Don't worry it is nothing contagious, it only limits what I am able to do myself. I have a lot of things I wish I could go out and do, but not alone. I just hope I can meet someone someday. I absolutely love your show, just wish I had a friend like you to help me out here in Canada. Keep the excellent shows going as it at least gives me hope to find someone someday. And you also show me what I should look for in a man. I think you ROCK dear! I am not one who needs tons of money to survive as I have lived within a budget my whole life and can continue to do so. I am def. not a 10 in the looks department, prob. not even near a 5, but I have a heart of gold for the right person. But like I said, one day my ship should come in. Take care and God bless you,
Tammy

Hello Patti,

I wanted to say how much i really love your show. i enjoy watching it for great advice on meeting men, knowing the ones who will call you for a 2nd date etc and what to do / not do on a 1st date. I also love your personality - straight forward, no-nonsense. I am naturally shy by nature (even at 36), but when i watch you on your show - i tell my roommate that i want to be just like you. :)

I really loved the episode with "Smike & Chad" - we were cheering for them. We hope that they are still together and happy.

Keep up the great work and many Blessings sent your way on your own nuptials.

Always a happy fan :)

Hi Patti

I love your show! My co workers and I watch the show every chance we get as we are nurses and do not get many breaks. We were just wondering what is the process for joining your club.

Best regards,
Gurp

Dear Patti, I looove your show and you are great! you have a great intuiton for people and a natural keen insight!
I am 49 gay guy, spanish descendant, MBA, specialist in wine & spirits, sommelier and fluent in 5 languages, living in Mexico City. how could I participate in your show? I have seen the late gay matchmaking ad for new episodes and I would love to participate. please let me know.

Hi Patti;

I love your show.. I am 24 years old and would love to meet a millionaire. I live in Toronto and am a real estate agent and part time fitness insturctor. All I want is love, monogamy, and financial security. I have been married at 20 and own a successful restaurant with my ex- I invested my own $$$. Where can I meet a millionaire?

xoxo Krystal

Dear Patti,

Was introduced to your show by my sister, Regina. We both love it and spend time giggling about how you shred people up when they very much deserve it. We are Jersey girls by background so we love the stand-up and fight attitude you have coupled with the utmost intelligence and grace. Well, my sister is divorced two years now with a little 2YO. My sister is gorgeous, former Wall Streeter, college athlete, etc. Sweet but strong. Lovely but tough. She seems so hesitant about stepping back into the dating game after marrying a dominant obsessive alcoholic. I keep trying to nudge the dating websites but it doesn't seem to be her gig. I'm a lesbian so we operate in different social camps a bit. I"m wondering. How can I possibly get her on your show? I'm sure everyone asks you this, but oh well, I was hoping I could register without her knowing. She is not a millionaire but maybe she could meet one of yours? Happy to send pics etc. Anything to help my sis find some love. She deserves it. Yours, Sisterly Love.....

i am a 24 year old female who has never had one good relationship, i want to meet a good guy but my problem is a hard one, i am white but am attracted to african american men, where do i go to find a place where i can meet a man like that? see when i go to bars and clubs they are either prodomanitly black or just prodominitly white people there is no in between, i dont care about being the only white person in a bar but i do get odd looks as if im not welcome and i feel if a man is going somewhere like that he probably wasnt looking to find a nice pretty white girl anyway, you see my problem i wanna meet a man somewhere where we both fit in and are comfortable. this is aslo a hard thing to talk about because other people have bad opinions toward these kinds of relationships. i call those people idiots. :]

Hello Patti,

I am a 36 years old woman, professional, trilingual, in a very good physical shape, a good work, good friends, living in the beautiful city of Vancouver... my friends usually say I am a great catch... but I have been single for 4 years and I have a very hard time finding to meet interesting men, I am tired of the online dating... I would appreciate any advise from you and also what could I do to be considered for your dating services, I would love to meet up with you and get your insight helping me to find the right man for me...

Thank you in advance for your attention!

Nana

hey patty i love your show specially that you say what you feel about this people; during your show i saw ayende the african bolleyball player... i thought that he was really sweet...

Hello Patti,,,just want you to know love you so much..It is great fun to watch you put people in their place that so desperatly need it..I wish I were young enough and of the caliber of people that could appear on your show..I am 53 soon to be 54 and I want to believe what your mother says that there will always be someone that will find something they like about you...Twice divorced I haven't done well in my choices of men..I will continue to enjoy you and your show. It's the best entertainment just wish you didn't have to be rich to be on t he show but then what fun would that be to watch..You put those rich idiots in their place and I love it.. I love men too but you only do that to the ones that deserve it..Thank you for the best entertainment there is right now..Beth Stevens

Dear Patti:

I love, love, love your show! I think you are right on with your advice. I have a few questions for you... I am 27 and live in Indianapolis. I have never been married or engaged, I have a BS and I’m currently getting a PhD. I am physically fit, blonde, with blue eyes. All my friends and family say I am very pretty, but I cannot meet a good guy to save my life. I have dated good looking guys, but they turn out to be liars or worse...: / I have great family and have been raised to appreciate nice things as well. It is important that my mate like nice things too, (aka be successful). Where should I go or what should I do? Are there any matchmakers like you in my area? I’d love to meet a great guy, get married and have a family. I look forward to hearing from you.

Ps- What is your opinion on Match.com and EHarmony?

Hi Patti,
I love your show and been trying to learn from everything that happens on each show. I am 42 years old and have been a single mom of 5 for like forever. I did date on and off but all i have met is pure liars and cheaters. I am not a millionaire, i do own a small boutique,(fashion accessories and shoes)in the city of highland, ca. But would love to know if i can still be matched up with a good man, millionaire or not. I am not a gold digger all i want is a good honest hard working man to love me for the rest of my life and me him. I am hardworking and love my boutique with a passion but i am not getting any younger and would love to find true love before i am 62. I don't care about coming out on t.v. i just need your help Patti.
Thank You. Sincerely,
Laura

I am single and 36 years old. I haven't been asked on a date for over 2 years.

I am smart, attractive, physically fit, I have a great job and I can take care of myself. I would love to meet one of your milionaires. I have morals and values and I would present the club well.

I also have a great personality and I like to have fun. I don't like to go hang out in clubs and I don't really know how to put myself our there. I am approaching 3 years with no dating and I want that to Change,

Help!

Stephanie

How do I get a hold of Doug Donehoo.... man o man he is hot hot hot and I would love to date that man!

Patty, I am a 27 year old women who has always ran from commitment....now I want it and can not find a single MAN anywhere, let alone one that can be HONEST...it is driving me nuts! I have tried to change the "bait" up from what I was using before....sex. Now I find myself alone and not liking anyman that actually does have the balls to speak to me and those that do are NEVER my type. I am fairly attractive and my friends say "they just assume you are taken"...Please help!

Hi Patti, I am 28 and left a great job to start my own company, which is really exciting. I have never been much of a dater and now that I am older and around a different caliber of men I feel like a fish out of water. When a man approaches me and starts talking about his money and what he can do or buy for me I automatically shut down and feel insulted. Is this a good or bad reaction ? How do I deal with a situation like this with out being rude ?

I would love to meet a real man not a child how could I get on your show so I can try to meet MR. RIGHT

Patti,
I am a 35 vavavavoom Latina. I am a single educator and I think Charles, the pharmacist, is a really good match for me. How would a girl go about meeting him ?

Hi! I have been on "fitness singles" and met a few very nice guys that lasted for about a year each. But...can I have a chance to meet someone like the men on your show? I would love it. Im a self-starter and just merged a nonprofit I started with a larger organization but I also have a masters degree in educational psychology. I am a single mom with one daughter who's a sophomore in high school. TIme for me finally... can you help??

Kathie :)

Hi Patti:
I am a public figure in Puerto Rico and I have trouble finding a men who likes me for who I am and not for how I look or because I'm famous. I have other important qualities that I would love to share in a real relationship. I feel I have so much to give but there hasn't been nobody that has fulfill my expectations. I have a master in economics and in Digital Journalism. I would like to be in your show and meet someone that doesn't know who am I and that feels attracted to me not also for my look but because of my personality.

I can send you pictures and my resume and I'm willing to travel to go to your castings.

Thanks

How can I get on your show and try and meet someone suitable ???

Hi patti! I am a very independent guyanse girl! 21 years of age and i still have yet to find prince charming! What do i need to do to be one of your girls looking for a perfect match???
Thanks

Do you have to be rich to become one of your girls. I am tired of all the riff raff that I am surrounded by. I live in Ohio and am a single mom of two boys. I am currently going to nursing school. This leaves me little to no time at all to find someone worth having arround my children.
sincerly,
Lonely Maria J. Oliver

Hi Patti!
Love your show. I think you a tad unorthodox (pun intended) in some of your brash statements. But, you know the honest truth is .. you're right. Sometimes it takes a swift kick in the pants to get your clients off their game and into yours. It works .. goforit girl.

Here's another vote for an east coast office and for matching some baby boomers on your show.

I'm 62, female, retired, financially secure, etc. etc. Where can I find a matchmaker on the east coast? Most of the single men in my peer group want smokin' hot 30 year olds.. that is the one thing I am not.

Pattie,

here is one for you, im 24 in the military and for the life of me cannot find a genuine guy. Im a college graduate, and lt. in the military, ive got morals, decient looks, and manners. i spend my life helping others and thats all that matters to me. Yet, I try to find a man like myself and for the life of me I am always falling flat on my face. Every guy i meet just wants sex nothing more, the lie and play games to try to win me over. i help all of my friends in relationships, thanks to me they are engaged and happy in love, yet i cant find the same. yes, my job means i move every two or so years, but all i want is a nice genuine man that knows unconditional love. maybe what i am asking for is too much? please provide me some insight if possible... im a sweet woman that just wants a nice man, im honestly losing hope

Patti, you are my hero, i'm a single successful woman, so disillusioned with finding a mate, and think that your ethics are RIGHT ON!! keep up your wonderful work, you tell it like it is, and i love it! janet

Hi patti.

I love your show. From the moment I saw it I hung on every word. Such good advice. It's hard to get men to listen. They can't hear sometimes. I tell men all the time how to get a girl. I'm not as good as you. I earn my living as a yoga teacher and a psychic on the phone(accept credit cards). I'm not crazy about the psychic thing but I'm good at it, apparently. i've done acting, not gotten much money for it, belly grams once, and I love yoga and dance class of all kinds. I'm also a poet, that's my first love. I've had lots of free time to learn many skills. Every other week I clean my dad's house. That's just some of me, if you're interested. I look young for my age, haven't had plastic surgery. Slenderish, all unimportant stuff. In any case I'm a big fan and think you're great. Every time you tell a man how things are I glow with admiration and praise. Keep it up,

Heidi

Hi patti.

I love your show. From the moment I saw it I hung on every word. Such good advice. It's hard to get men to listen. They can't hear sometimes. I tell men all the time how to get a girl. I'm not as good as you. I earn my living as a yoga teacher and a psychic on the phone(accept credit cards). I'm not crazy about the psychic thing but I'm good at it, apparently. i've done acting, not gotten much money for it, belly grams once, and I love yoga and dance class of all kinds. I'm also a poet, that's my first love. I've had lots of free time to learn many skills. Every other week I clean my dad's house. That's just some of me, if you're interested. I look young for my age, haven't had plastic surgery. Slenderish, all unimportant stuff. In any case I'm a big fan and think you're great. Every time you tell a man how things are I glow with admiration and praise. Keep it up,

Heidi

Hi Patti!

I am a 21yr old corporate attorney student, living a fast pace life of money, clubs, bars, and malls in Miami, FL. With my life I still manage to have time to study and get good grades while in college. My problem is that for some reason, I cannot land a guy to SAVE MY LIFE!!

I've been told i'm too picky and too shallow but I feel as though I give everyone a fair chance. I just happen to have standards and who can blame me for that? For the record I am also NOTHING like Will from tonights episode. (i'm still nauseous from listening to him)

Anyways, do you have any advice for what I should change?
Thanks!!

Hi Patti,

I have watched the show recently of Jimmy D. What a change from last time. good for him for maturing. I was sadden to see he didn't find the right girl, but proud that he realized it and walked away. If he is every in the Boston area, I would love to show him around town. I am a little older than him, but am in real estate as well, smart, funny, intelligent and well grounded!! Yes I am told I am good looking as well and take good care of myself..just a thought :)

Hello Patti,

Please have a spot in your show that would give us middle aged girls a break! I have been told soooo many times that I am a dead ringer for Sandra Bullock - even though I could be her mother! I have a fabulous life that ended in divorce after 30 years of a (mostly)wonderful marriage. With 3 grown married kids, 6 grandkids and a fabulous life working in plastic surgery, I just want to find a normal, genuine, sincere, fun, active man to spend the second half of life with. I live in beautiful Laguna Beach, work in gorgeous Newport Beach...but....where is he???? I have tried fix ups from friends, on line dating (horrible in this age group!), looking for him at the gym, on the golf course, in the market, at art galleries etc etc. Help...please!!!!

I would like to know why You dont have "older" people.All the dating programs seem to focus on 20 somethings..At 20 i could get anyone but now that im "older" I still want to date and meet the man of my dreams but how???

Love your show!

Hi, patti love your show, I am 28 yrs old, I am in the medical field, I have two kids been divorse for 2 yrs. I dont know where to start to meet men or how to find them can you please give me any idea how to start oe were to start looking?

Hi Patty,

I watch your show frequently. And am amazed at your insight and experience. Maybe you can help....
I'm a 46 yr old female living in the Desert, helping to take care of my Mother. I spent most of my life in Los Angeles living at the Beach and working in Beverly Hills. Since moving, I've had no luck meeting any men my age or within 10 years difference. They are all 20 or 70 something. I am 5'11, somewhat educated, blonde, slender / athletic, fun, and love art, movies and dining..you know ..an LA girl!!
I'm living in the Desert of man!!! It's been 2 years since my last date..Help!!

thanks, kel

Hi Patti, I watch your show from time to time and it’s quite interesting how some individuals find it difficult to interact with others to make a love connection. Question, do you have clients with a strong Christian background within the African American race (Men between 39 & 45)? I do a lot of traveling with a non-profit organization, and when I’m home, I’m feeling in to take care of my mom. Afterward I’m resting from my trip. It’s becoming very difficult to meet quality men with the same values in life. Help!

Patti,
Your show is awesome and I love how even though you have a busy schedule finding love for other people that you have found love for yourself and I'm so happy for you!
Well I know this boy that is 2 years older than me and I have feel really strongly about him being THE ONE and I don't know if he has feelings for me or not. He is either a flirt or a jerk or he makes fun of other people in front of me. Is this because I have maybe been a little too flirty and he knows about me having (very strong) feelings for him. Does he think I will take all his crap because I love him or does he not know at all.
Examples of me flirting would be:
-Starting conversations about soccer(we both play it)
-Taking his hat(That I love)
-Jumping into his conversations with other guys on his team(When I go to their games)
What should I do? Should I totally ignore him or give him a little attention and play "hard to get" Should I make him work for my love or not? Please help!

Love Ya!
Hannah

HI PATTI, LOVE YOUR SHOW.I AM 74 YEARS MAN AND LIVE IN PALM SPRINGS IN GREAT SHAPE AND VERY GOOD LOOKING. DO YOU HAVE MANY WOMEN IN THERE LATE 50S OR EARLY 60S THAT LOVE THE OUT DOORS AND ALSO IN GREAT SHAPE. IT WOULD HELP IF THEY PLAYED GOLF AND LIKED SPORTS. THEY WOULD HALF TO BE SMART WITH A BUSINESS BACK GROUND,VERY GOOD LOOKING/. WHERE IS YOUR OFFICE IN L.A. IVE BEEN IN THE L.A. AREA ALL MY LIFE. WHAT IS YOUR FEE FOR YOUR SERVICE.. THANKS BOBBY

YOU'RE A GENIUS!!! SUCH KEEN INSIGHT! I rarely disagree with your observations. You go girl!!!

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