The expertise, warmth, and understanding of our matchmaking team paves the way for meaningful connections and lasting relationships. Meet the dedicated individuals who will craft your journey towards love and companionship.
Meet the Team
Our elite matchmakers specialize in blending psychological principles with private, bespoke consulting, meeting the needs of single professionals in Long Island. Based in NYC, but with an international reach, our expert matchmakers will introduce you to exceptional, highly compatible matches who share your core values and align with your life goals.
The expertise, warmth, and understanding of our matchmaking team paves the way for meaningful connections and lasting relationships. Meet the dedicated individuals who will craft your journey towards love and companionship.
From the bustling streets of Nassau County to the serene shores of Suffolk, dating on Long Island comes with its share of unique challenges. A blend of career demands, family responsibilities, and social commitments leaves scarce time for dating apps or online profiles. The stakes feel heightened as you search for potential partners who genuinely align with your life goals and priorities, be it parallel professional ambitions or a desire to start a family.
Privacy, too, is paramount. In the close-knit communities across the island, maintaining confidentiality in your personal life is non-negotiable. Whether for your professional reputation, family reasons, or personal preference, discreet and private dating can feel unattainable, with public profiles on dating apps leaving much to be desired.
With nearly three in 10 U.S. adults using online dating or apps in the hope of meeting their life partner, making matches in Long Island may not be an issue. Yet, with a demanding schedule and time at a premium, finding the right caliber of match – whether that’s a fascinating intellectual, the kindest of souls, or a high-achieving entrepreneur – demands a significant investment of effort. And, even with the best intentions, online dating can be a disheartening series of superficial connections.
Our matchmakers offer a re-energised approach for elite professionals in Long Island; beyond endless swiping or impersonal online profiles, it is a sophisticated, private, and fulfilling journey tailored to find your person. This matchmaking methodology is driven by proven psychology principles, adding depth and authenticity to the dating process, leading to higher success rates and more success stories.
Rachel Vida MacLynn is the founder of Maclynn. After five years in psychology, a serendipitous moment in 2006 led her to switch careers, realising her true calling lay in matchmaking
Guided by her father's life stories and her parents' philosophy of love without labels, Rachel founded The Vida Consultancy (later to be known as Maclynn) in 2011. Its purpose was to offer a world-class matchmaking service focused on self-discovery and growth.
With a Master's in Occupational Psychology, her values of integrity, high standards, inclusion, and empowerment underpin Maclynn's unique matchmaking model. Clients describe her as calm, compassionate, warm, and wise.
Our psychology-led approach to matchmaking offers several advantages over traditional methods.
By leveraging psychological principles, we delve deeper into the core aspects of compatibility, resulting in more effective and meaningful matches.
Our unrivalled network offers numerous benefits that set us apart from other matchmaking services
We offer clients an unparalleled opportunity to meet and connect with individuals who embody excellence and share similar life goals.
Our professional Long Island matchmakers offer an exclusive, results-proven approach to dating, led by psychology and dating expertise.
With our 5-step, psychology-led matchmaking methodology, we stand apart from other matchmaking services and dating platforms. Many of our matchmakers hold qualifications in psychology, giving them a deep understanding of human connection and attraction.
Our approach offers a structured and strategic path to finding your perfect match. Unlike online dating platforms that rely on algorithms and surface-level matching, our process centers your core values and beliefs. We define your ideal partner based on your lifestyle, preferences, and relationship dynamics, ensuring a match that resonates beyond just initial attraction. We proactively search and hand-pick highly selected individuals, giving you the final say in who you choose to meet.
Recognized as some of the best places to raise a family, Long Island suburbs offer an ideal backdrop for those looking to blend family life with the search for a romantic partner. We understand the unique dynamics of dating when family is a central part of your life. Whether you’re navigating the dating world as a parent or are aspiring to settle down and begin family life, our service can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
Our bespoke matchmaking and date coaching considers not just your compatibility with a potential partner but also how they fit into your life. We seek matches who are understanding and supportive of your responsibilities and aspirations and who, most importantly, share your outlook on them. For those looking to start a family, we focus on finding partners who are aligned with your vision for the future, ensuring that every introduction holds the promise of a committed, long-term relationship.
When you sign up for our private membership option, you’ll be assigned a personal matchmaker close to Long Island who will be dedicated to your romantic fulfillment. Throughout your journey with Maclynn, your matchmaker will offer continuous support, insight, and guidance – akin to a close friend who always gives the best advice.
With years of matchmaking expertise, your personal matchmaker will become your confidant, helping you to navigate dating with your needs and values at the fore. Chosen for their experience and empathy, our matchmakers understand the nuances of your fast-paced life and will listen, understand your needs, and provide bespoke introductions to the right people. Our team also maintains the utmost confidentiality, ensuring that your journey towards love is both private and respectful.
At the heart of our exceptional service is our exclusive private network, a curated collection of over 20,000 high-caliber individuals. Our dating pool is a cornerstone of our success, offering clientele an unparalleled network of accomplished, cultured, and genuinely fascinating singles.
For successful professionals in Long Island, this means access to dates that match your sophisticated lifestyle and understand the nuances and demands of an accomplished career. Our carefully vetted members are highly successful in their respective fields, from business to academics and the arts, but are also seeking a committed relationship or marriage. This might mean settling down for the first time, reconnecting with romance, even or finding companionship in later life.
While you call Long Island home, our matchmakers can help you extend your dating reach beyond your local neighborhood. Our international network of singles can cater to a global lifestyle; for those who split their time between New York City and destinations around the world, or for those open to the adventure of long-distance romance, our service offers flexibility along with expert guidance and support.
Whether you’re seeking a partner in the bustling heart of Manhattan, the cultural hubs of Europe, or even further afield, our international reach ensures that your search for a spark isn’t restricted by geographical boundaries. No matter where your life or career may take you, we encourage our clients to date with an open mind, exploring potential you might not have otherwise discovered.
Finding love that complements your lifestyle and meets your expectations requires a service as unique as you are. Maclynn offers just that – a bespoke, psychology-led matchmaking experience designed for discerning singles open to a fresh approach to dating.
Embrace the opportunity to transform your dating journey. Reach out to us today, and take a step towards a fulfilling, lasting relationship that reflects the life you’ve built and the future you envision.