Dating Was Never Meant to Feel Like Scrolling Through a Catalog
Dating apps have made it easier to see more people, but not necessarily easier to find the right person. Endless profiles, surface level decisions, unclear intentions, and dating fatigue can leave even relationship-ready people feeling disconnected.
You do not need more profiles to review. You need a thoughtful process that understands who you are, what you value, and what kind of relationship can genuinely work for you.
Matchmaking, Reimagined Through Relationship Expertise
The Relationship Institute Matchmaking offers a private, scientific approach for people who are serious about building a meaningful, long-term relationship.
We look beyond appearance and basic preferences. Our process considers relationship readiness, emotional availability, attachment patterns, communication style, values, culture, spirituality, lifestyle, family goals, and long-term compatibility.
Every potential introduction is thoughtfully reviewed by real people. No swiping. No automated matching. No pressure to choose from an endless list of profiles.
Scientific Approach
Guided by a deeper understanding of relationships, compatibility, communication, and emotional readiness.
Meaningful Compatibility
We consider the personal, emotional, cultural, and practical factors that influence long-term connection.
Human-Curated Introductions
Potential matches are personally reviewed rather than selected by an automated algorithm.
Guidance Along the Way
Receive preparation, private feedback, and thoughtful refinement throughout your matchmaking journey.
Meet the founder
Afarin Rajaei, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO | Relationship Expert
Dr. Afarin Rajaei is the Founder and CEO of The Relationship Institute and a relationship expert specializing in the science and dynamics of human connection. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy and brings more than a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and relational systems.
Her work integrates relationship science, attachment, communication, family-of-origin patterns, cultural influences, and interpersonal dynamics to help people better understand themselves and make more intentional choices in their relationships.
As Founder and CEO, Dr. Rajaei leads the Institute’s vision and the development of its relationship-focused services, including relationship readiness, compatibility assessment, education, and matchmaking. Her approach combines research, professional expertise, and a deep understanding of the complexities that shape attraction, compatibility, and long-term relationships.
Dr. Rajaei is also an academic, researcher, author, and educator whose scholarship focuses on relationships, relational well-being, culture, and contemporary challenges affecting human connection.