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Written by Staff Reporter

Thursday, 11 November 2010

If you are looking for a “fresh-thinking, totally private and confidential” approach to dating, then the introduction agency Two’s Company is right up your street. The agency’s founders, Jennifer Haskins and Bill Phelan, are coming to Cork towards the end of November to carry out interviews with potential clients.

The company’s approach is simple: to cater for “unattached discerning individuals” who maybe simply too busy to find Miss or Mr Right. With an established reputation and membership throughout Munster, the agency is well placed to help people find whatever it is they are looking for.

Age, says Jennifer, is no barrier and whether someone is looking for companionship or romance, the way Two’s Company carries out its business delivers results.

“We carry out interviews that last anywhere from one to two hours. We get to know our clients, their hobbies and interests and then, once we know what they’re like, we can set about introducing them to others. Many people say ‘I thought if I told you my age...’ but it’s not like that at all. We cater for everyone and especially people who may not be comfortable with the concept of online dating. We’re all about professionalism and confidentiality.”

Jennifer and Bill, are both former members of an introduction agency and so they know what the business is all about. Having not been matched through the agency, they wondered why and this was the spark that created Two’s Company.

Having researched similar models from the UK and US, Jennifer and Bill focused their attention on the personal element on which old-fashioned matchmaking was based.

According to Jennifer, the purpose of Two’s Company is to “build strong relationships and provide a full compliment of services to suit member’s needs. Through our careful, sympathetic, but thorough, interviewing techniques, unique to this service, we gain a clear understanding of our members, their needs, and the type of person with whom they will feel most comfortable.”

Confidentiality is another concern that they decided would inform their business model. “Unlike other agencies we don’t reveal profiles or photographs on the internet,” says Bill. “The cornerstone of what we do is confidentiality and discretion, thus enabling our members to use our services without fears or concerns. The experience should be exciting and fun, but above all safe.

“The important questions really are: Do you work too hard and just don’t have the energy to go out an meet omeone new? Are you meeting plenty of other singles but just not the right one for you? Are you tired of, or have outgrown the bar scene? Do you hang out mostly with married friends?”

Jennifer is an Executive Coach with a background in psycotherapy and counselling while Bill is well-known in property circles and has been involved in projects across Europe and the US. For further information call Jennifer or Bill on 1850-241241, visit www.twoscompany.ie or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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