Find Long-Lasting Love with Maclynn’s LGBTQIA+ Matchmakers in NYC

The corporate ladder in NYC can lead to immense success and professional fulfillment. But when you yearn for something deeper in your personal life, the city’s casual flings and dating apps can rarely fill that need. With Maclynn’s psychology-led gay matchmakers in NYC, find compatibility with exceptional men seeking long-term, authentic relationships.

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Meet Our NYC Matchmakers

Our team are based in the heart of Manhattan and have an unparalleled understanding of gay dating and relationships in NYC. They are experts in identifying spectacular connections between genuinely like-minded individuals.

Rachel Maclynn

Rachel MacLynn

Founder & CEO

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Mia Wealthall

Global Operations Director

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Gina Yannotta

Date and Relationship Coach

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Khalen Dietz

Matchmaker

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Annika Benn

Head of Partnerships

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Alexa Dalton

Operations Manager

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Finding Genuine Connections in NYC

For accomplished gay professionals living in NYC, the search for lasting romance and deep emotional connection is strewn with unique obstacles. Meeting singles in the city isn’t the hard part—it’s finding long-term commitment with someone exceptional that eludes you.

Honing in on superior personal qualities amongst the noise of NYC’s dating scene—where the sheer choice engenders feelings of expendability—takes time and effort which are in short supply. Not to mention the superficiality that can plague the dating landscape, with a disproportionate focus on appearance and wealth. But the LGBTQIA+ community in NYC is vibrant, distinctive, and buzzing—we believe all it takes is the right approach to navigating it.

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Introducing Maclynn’s NYC Matchmakers for LGBTQIA+ Dating

At Maclynn, we have embraced dating and matchmaking as both a science and an art. Our seasoned NYC-based team works with gay matchmaking clients across the City, offering a fully offline approach to meeting your other half. Our 6–12 month memberships are guided by psychology-led processes—a strategic, scientific approach to love and compatibility—and brought to life by the empathy, intelligence, and dedication of our experts.

With New York State amongst the first to legalize same-sex marriage, NYC attracts a diverse LGBTQIA+ population. When you partner with us, your personal matchmaker will discover truly compatible matches within this community, focusing on long-term potential, genuine chemistry, and a profound alignment of lifestyles and values. If you’re internationally minded, our global network can extend your search for a partner overseas, focusing on the same unique success criteria.

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What Makes Maclynn's Matchmaking Different?

Psychology-Led Approach

Our psychology-led approach to matchmaking offers several advantages over traditional methods.

  • Comprehensive Assessment
  • Informed Selection Process
  • Understanding Relationship Dynamics
  • Tailored Recommendations
  • Greater Emotional Intelligence
  • Psychology-based Feedback and Coaching

By leveraging psychological principles, we delve deeper into the core aspects of compatibility, resulting in more effective and meaningful matches.

Unrivaled Network

Our unrivaled network offers numerous benefits that set us apart from other matchmaking services

  • Network of High-Quality Individuals
  • Diverse Range of Backgrounds and Interests
  • Shared Values and Aspirations
  • Access to Exclusive Opportunities
  • Increased Compatibility
  • Enhanced Matchmaking Opportunities

We offer clients an unparalleled opportunity to meet and connect with individuals who embody excellence and share similar life goals.

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LGBTQIA+ Matchmaking in NYC

Meet your life partner with the expertise and dedication of our NYC matchmaking team, guided by our elite 5-step process.

How Do Our Gay Matchmaking Services in NYC Work?

We employ a 5-step matchmaking methodology, tailored to the unique needs and goals of each individual client. From day one of your membership, you’ll experience a truly personalized, high-end approach to dating in New York, grounded in psychological principles. Together with your assigned matchmaker, you’ll build an in-depth profile, detailing your core values, beliefs, and relationship history. This session can be conducted in person in our NYC offices or virtually.

You’ll also explore exactly what you’re searching for in your next partnership, from the qualities you find attractive down to the nuances of their outlook on life and committed relationships. For our gay clientele, our search will then involve diligent scanning of our exclusive LGBTQIA+ dating network, with personal introductions to charming, emotionally intelligent individuals who match the qualities you seek.

Success Stories

“They fell head over heels, have been introduced to each other’s families, and are still together to this day”

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Excellence in LGBTQIA+ Matchmaking: Why Partner With Maclynn?

Consider how our bespoke gay matchmaking services might compare to dating apps and online profiles. Where it might take hundreds of swipes and dozens of dead-end conversations to find something truly worthwhile, our NYC matchmakers expedite the process without compromising on quality. With a gay matchmaker, you can rely on introductions to available, high-caliber men who meet your criteria.

While dating apps tend to focus on quantity, visuals, and short-term connections, our experienced, professional matchmakers prioritize quality matches. Your assigned expert—becoming more of a close friend over your membership—will personally meet every potential match, verifying their compatibility and ambition for a long-term relationship before any dates take place. You will decide who you want to meet, and both you and your matches will have access to tailored support throughout the process.

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Our Past Success with Gay Matchmaking in NYC

We are confident in the potential of our elite matchmaking services to help exceptional singletons like yourself find romantic fulfillment—we’ve witnessed remarkable success time and time again. Many of our clients approach us tired of the dating scene, find love, and leave with their faith restored once again. Stories like Tim’s show the potential of a personalized matchmaker: 

“[Tim] was a widower whose partner died unexpectedly. He decided to reach out to Maclynn to help, as he felt the process of online dating would not be compatible for his search…we were able to construct a tailored screening process. The first message I received from this client following his introduction to a sophisticated, gentle-hearted Frenchman read “This was the best date I ever had.” They have been happily together ever since.”

Ready to Meet Your Next Love Interest?

Embrace a bespoke, high-end approach to meeting your life partner in NYC. Our executive matchmakers offer the best chance of meeting a charming, compatible match who meets your standards and is committed to a long-term connection.

To find out more about professional matchmaking, inquire with us today for a private consultation. If we genuinely believe our gay matchmaking services and dating network can help you find love, you’ll be invited to begin a private matchmaking membership—starting a whole new chapter in your dating life.

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Gay Matchmaking in NYC FAQs

How long have you worked with gay clients?
We have officially been matching gay clients in NYC since 2015, when we started our gay division, but have been working with LGBTQIA+ clients in the UK since our founding...
Do you work with gay women?
As it stands, our network of elite women is not big enough to offer Private Membership and dating services for gay women. However, we do hope this will be a possibility in...
Are your matchmaking services for gay clients different from those for straight clients?
No, our approach to matchmaking remains consistent across all our clients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender. We customize our dating and matchmaking services to...

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