Matchmaker Karian Forsyth-Machel's Penn Shull's Exclusive Intervew

After recently attending a book signing of a famous matchmaker in Beverly Hills, I became inspired by this new enterprise that has many individuals finding true love. And, what better way to find out the inside 'dish' on how these services really do work than from one of my good friends? I had the pleasure of interviewing Rancho Santa Fe's very own matchmaker, Karian Forysth. She was kind enough to share some of her insights in my latest column:

Q. When did you become a Matchmaker Karian?

A. In 1992.

Q. I explored your website and found all of these amazing stories of couples that found love, because of you. How rewarding is that to know you have enabled others to find their 'true love'?

A. It's the most amazing thing to know that you have helped to make someone's life change for the better. Whether it's the best date that they have had or the ultimate goal for people who want a lasting commitment.

Q. I have to ask, what to do you think of the Rancho Santa Fe dating scene?

A. Since I am happily married as you are, I view it as another possible reality show! Being a smaller community with fewer places to go and a more mature group of singles makes it difficult for single people to find their ideal match.

Q. What advice would you give to those that are hesitant to invest money in finding the match, through your company?

A. If you are single and what you are doing isn't working than you should be open and investing in alternative methods such as visiting The Ideal Match as we give results and have the solutions.

Q. If you could give some words of encouragement to someone still looking to find love, what would you say to them?

A. Well Machel, being an optimist and someone that takes action in all aspects of my life I say what do you have to lose? Keep doing what you are doing and remain single or be proactive and try something different with me.

Q. What do you think of "Millionaire Matchmaker" on Bravo? Is it really like that in the matchmaking business, or it that just hype for television?

A. I was entertained by it seeing that I am in the same business. Of course it's not like that in my business we don't rent mega-yachts and have two men pick from 20 women. It's individual one on one matching.

Q. Do you believe in love at first sight?

A. Yes I do believe in love at first sight for some people. On the other hand you can first meet someone and not think that they were your typical type, but a wonderful surprise occurs and they could be the love of your life. So the moral of the story is if you are lucky enough to have love at first sight that's perfect. On the other hand if you meet someone that has great qualities this could be love at second sight, which is just as perfect.

Q. What do you think of "Millionaire Matchmaker" on Bravo? Is it really like that in the matchmaking business, or it that just hype for television?

A. I was entertained by it seeing that I am in the same business. Of course it's not like that in my business we don't rent mega-yachts and have two men pick from 20 women. It's individual one on one matching.

Q. Last Question. Why did you choose Rancho Santa Fe for your home-town?A. I have lived all over the U.S., and once I moved to the San Diego area I grew to love Rancho Santa Fe more than anywhere I have lived.