Having a better social life can be worth as much as an additional $131,232 a year in terms of life satisfaction:
What’s the best bet? Agreeing with Harvard happiness expert Daniel Gilbert, more time with friends and family, say the researchers:
A happy marriage is worth $105,000 a year:
Separation costs you $255,000 a year:
Seeing friends and family regularly is worth $97,265:
By comparison, your health is worth $463,170:
Unemployment takes a big happiness toll. You’d need as much as an extra $114,248 a year to make up for the life satisfaction you lose:
Divorce seems like a bargain, costing the equivalent of only $34,000 a year.
Death of a spouse is like losing $308,780 per year:
So if you want to play real life Monopoly:
- Better social life: +$131,232
- Seeing friends and family regularly: +$97,265
- Death of a spouse: -$308,780
http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/01/what-are-your-relationships-worth-in-dollars/#ixzz2b33s2ANx
A solution to a Vancity problem!
At Matchmaker for Hire, we often hear women complain that men don’t approach in this city. According to the video, linked below, this problem can be fixed by walking around with a puzzled look on your face. Do you think it works? Some of our first hand experiences lead us to think that it actually does!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/video/caitlincowie/guys-explain-the-best-parts-about-being-a-girl
Mother’s Day
There aren’t enough words in the dictionary to describe how much we love our mothers. All of us here at Matchmaker for Hire will be devoting this Sunday to our moms. Whether it’s a champagne brunch, garden tea party, or a delicious home cooked meal, all mothers deserve to be treated like a queen today! Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers, first-time mothers and soon-to-be-mothers!
Jane and her mom
Jane and her son Kevin
Alex and her mom Cheryl
Jenn and her mom Andrea
Susanna and her mom Marianne
Rhonda and her sons Jono and Brian
Can’t buy me LOVE? Wanna bet!
Having a better social life can be worth as much as an additional $131,232 a year in terms of life satisfaction:
What’s the best bet? Agreeing with Harvard happiness expert Daniel Gilbert, more time with friends and family, say the researchers:
A happy marriage is worth $105,000 a year:
Separation costs you $255,000 a year:
Seeing friends and family regularly is worth $97,265:
By comparison, your health is worth $463,170:
Unemployment takes a big happiness toll. You’d need as much as an extra $114,248 a year to make up for the life satisfaction you lose:
Divorce seems like a bargain, costing the equivalent of only $34,000 a year.
Death of a spouse is like losing $308,780 per year:
So if you want to play real life Monopoly:
http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/01/what-are-your-relationships-worth-in-dollars/#ixzz2b33s2ANx
Unmarried CEO’s take more RISKS-study from Wall Street Journal
Stock Volatility and Spending on Acquisitions Are Higher at Companies With Single CEOs.
All the more reason to find a perfect partner!
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304179704579461593364106858
Battle of the Sexy Voices as seen on GMA
Women have it over Men to attract a mate! Battle of the Sexy Voices, but wait……. Men do it better with confidence!!!!
Here are some tips from GMA
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/study-men-incapable-making-voice-sexy-23436803?tab=9482931§ion=1206835
Oh Susanna!
While we have been busy igniting sparks in Vancouver, our dearest Susanna has been busy experiencing Europe (while doing her MFA of course). Here is a photo she shared with us, of her in Glasgow. Can’t wait to have her back in the office this summer!
Are you looking for a Modern Romance in Vancouver? Georgia Straight
As seen in the Georgia Straight today, April 24, 2014 – He’s tall, dark and good looking 33 year old guy looking for his sweetheart!
Interested? contact us
Feisty is fun!
Do men really prefer a feisty gal to a super sweet one? Weigh in and let us know what YOU think!
http://t.co/cFjNDSiUtv
She’s Passionate on Purpose-as seen in the National Post- April 5 2014
She likes to escape to her secluded Gulf Island cabin, but still is up for travel on and off the beaten path. If you are a gentleman in your 60’s and interested to hear more, please contact me at [email protected]
We’re Featured in ELLE Canada’s April 2014 Edition
A return to old fashioned courtship for todays dating dilemma’s.
