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THE COUPLE AMIN TRAN: Retail Executive, Hudson’s Bay EDUC: Industrial Engineer, Southern Alberta Institute of Technolog y INTERESTS: Snowboarding, travel, fitness REBECCA (DUNHAM) TRAN Dietitian, Vancouver Coastal Health EDUC: BS Nutrition, Acadia University, Nova Scotia and MHA, University of British Columbia INTERESTS: Cooking, yoga, snowboarding
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It’s rare to hear about a love story that starts on an airplane. When single, we all secretly wish that the romance of meeting someone while traveling just might happen to us.
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min Tran’s idea of finding love changed on a flight when he saw an ad for It’s Just Lunch, a personalized matchmaking service for busy professionals. The ad read like a good friend who could introduce him to single, professional women he wouldn’t have the opportunity to meet on his own. Today, Tran is married to his best IJL match Rebecca (Dunham) Tran. We sat down with Amin and Rebecca to learn about their dating experience, lifestyle, and why they chose to invest in their pursuit of relationship happiness.
Where were you at in your life when you decided to join It’s Just Lunch? Rebecca: I had recently returned home from a 6 month trip around the world and was transitioning to a new job. After being alone for a few years and watching all of my friends start to get married and have children, I decided I wanted to meet someone to share my life with.
What’s it like working with an IJL matchmaker? Rebecca: I really enjoyed working with my matchmaker
WHEN IT COMES TO PERSONALIZED MATCHMAKING, OUR SUCCESS IS UNMATCHED!
24 YEARS
Of changing lives one match at a time.
+ 2 MILLION
Dates arranged by IJL matchmakers. (They know how to bring the right people together.)
41%
Think Wednesday is the best day for a 1st date
because I was able to speak to someone about what I wanted in a partner and figure out what I did/ didn’t like about the date. It was helpful that they had screened the dates prior to me meeting them and did all the scheduling for me.
Time it takes singles to decide if they like someone
Amin: The IJL dating process helped me narrow down what I was really looking for in a women - and not looking for! The date scheduling was flexible which worked with my busy lifestyle.
Singles would be open to a kiss on a first date.
Best part about dating through IJL? Rebecca: Someone else did the planning and just let me know time and place. I was able to give feedback after each date. Best part of all? They introduced me to the perfect guy! Amin: The quality of women and the element of surprise.
What would you tell a friend who was interested in IJL but tentative about making Amin: I was returning from a solo backpacking trip in the investment? Australia when I read an It’s Just Lunch story on the plane. My work and travel schedule was very demanding so I decided to join as their matchmakers were used to working with busy professionals. I wanted to meet intellectual, professional women who were different than those I was meeting at the usual scenes.
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Rebecca: I have told many people about this service as it really works. It’s a better way to put yourself out there so you can meet someone who is serious about finding someone special. Amin: I would say keep an open mind and much like life, you’ll get out what you put in. There is an excitement about meeting someone for the first time after you have learned a little about their interests and lifestyle from your matchmaker.
20 MINUTES 4 OUT OF 5 52%
Of singles think a smile is the most attractive feature of the opposite sex.
TORONTO/OTTAWA: 416.703.3900 VANCOUVER/VICTORIA: 604.633.9980 CALGARY/EDMONTON: 888.565.8624 ITSJUSTLUNCH.COM It’s Just Lunch Matchmakers
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