""I was on Raya and Tinder, and you'd think the experience would be better on Raya - but it's not. It's just the same," he told Business Insider. "An enormous waste of time and energy.""
""We took a very 'open' approach as I was available and enjoyed meeting new people," he said, adding that some dates turned into short relationships or friendships."
""When you multiply the time you'd spend dating by your hourly rate, the fees suddenly become not so bad," he said. "I value my time, and I'm serious about finding the right person.""
High-net-worth male professionals are increasingly abandoning dating apps and hiring luxury matchmaking services, often paying $20,000 or more for curated introductions to find serious partners. Frustration with ghosting, burnout, and superficial matches motivates the shift toward bespoke matchmakers that vet candidates and arrange introductions. Grant Miller, a 39-year-old VFX executive, tried Raya and Tinder, then chose a London-based luxury agency and paid about £20,000, receiving 16 introductions with varying outcomes and one potential long-term connection. Clients report that paying for introductions saves time, aligns with demanding schedules, and reflects a willingness to invest financially in efficient, higher-probability relationship searches.
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