Ideal Introductions & Match Makers

We honestly can not thank Linda and her team enough for introducing us. We both separately went into the experience of engaging Ideal introduction out of a place of frustration, doubt and disbelief that we would ever find someone to share our life with. We both wanted someone who shared similar core values and thought we knew the type of person… Read more ·  1

we would suit being with. However, with Linda’s support we were open to try something new and be open to new experiences.

We both enjoyed the process of setting up dates and the clear expectations and boundaries of meeting with someone. I felt safe and supported throughout the experience.

The entire process encouraged us to grow, reflect and trust. In doing that we found something truly beautiful in each other. A love I never thought was possible.

We could not be more thankful for Ideal. Without them I do not think I would have met the love of my life.

There needs to be a sixth star option for "Beyond Excellent", because that's how I feel about my experience with Linda and her team at Ideal. As I write this review (with no incentive!) I am the happiest I have been in years with an absolute treasure of a man I met on my very first introduction through Ideal. The misery of online dating feels… Read more

like ancient history and I just wish I had thought of going to a matchmaker in the first place. So let me answer some of the questions you as a review reader probably have - they were certainly questions in my mind when I first stumbled over the Ideal website while randomly googling and thinking "there has GOT to be a better way than the apps".

1. Do matchmakers work? Yes! I know it sounds old-fashioned, but honestly isn't that what all of us are hoping for these days? Don't we all wish we could get an old-fashioned introduction to someone you have a really good chance of liking? I was certainly at that stage. The Ideal process ends up feeling like that magic 'friend of a friend' introduction. The team really know their stuff and their system is really smart and it definitely works. Linda has been doing this for nearly 30 years and has an incredible instinct for helping people to get out of their own way and set up beautifully for a great first date, and beyond.

2. Will it cost a lot? Not in my opinion. I was nervously expecting a much higher amount and I was very pleasantly surprised. There are a number of options depending on the depth of your pockets and your need for personal support and there was absolutely no sales pressure at any stage. If I added up over a couple of years all the subscriptions and premium extras that those useless apps charge you just to be seen occasionally, I reckon it would be in the ball park of the simpler package at Ideal. That's my experience anyway. Absolutely top value for money in the support you receive, at every level. The contract is in plain English, the guaranteed number of introductions is very reassuring, the financial arrangements are subject to consumer regulations, and there are options for instalment payments if you want, too. And, of course, you're only going to meet people who were also willing and able to commit to a contract, which in itself is a strong selling point.

3. Do they have enough people listed to make it worthwhile? Well, I could be glib here and say 'you only need one' but of course you want the confidence that they have enough people on their books that they can find someone special just for you and in a reasonable amount of time. I have no idea how many people are on the Ideal database but I can tell you that they are very transparent about the likely timeframes for your first and (if needed) later introductions and that all seemed really reasonable to me. In fact, they over-delivered in my case and I met my guy sooner than expected and am still living the dream.

I really hope this endorsement helps someone else make the decision to contact Ideal and swap the increasingly doomed-to-fail dating apps for a genuine, human approach to meeting a truly compatible partner. I feel so sorry for my single friends in other cities like Sydney who don't seem to have access to anything like such a credible and compassionate option as Ideal here in Brisbane - and trust me, since they heard my story they have all been looking for one. The half-hour or so it's taken me to write this feels like a very small thank you for the joy that I've found via this agency.

Don't hesitate - Ideal is worth it!

The hardest part was picking up the phone and making the first call. After that it was smooth sailing all the way. Linda and her team made me feel so welcome and comfortable. Ideal is very professional and have the clients best interest at heart.… Read more ·  1

The support was fantastic with just a simple call now and then to ask how every thing was going and if they could offer any more help. At 59 I was here to find someone special to spend the rest of my life with. After a few dates with amazing ladies that just weren"t me, and when I was ready to give up, Linda introduced me to S. The prettiest, intelligent, sexy and fun loving (and a bit crazy :) lady on the planet......Perfect match. A big thank you to the team at ideal. Very happy.

Ideal introductions is not what I would normally do but am very grateful that I took a chance and tried them. Ideal was very thorough asking heaps of questions what I was looking for and what I wanted in my date. I was there for quite a few hours.. all my dates that I was matched with I had a pleasant evening with the ladies and had a good night… Read more ·  1

out but were not quite what I was looking for. On my fourth date I met the woman of my dreams. Natalia is exactly what I’ve been looking for. We had an amazing evening which felt like the evening went way too fast. The restaurant eventually asked us to leave as they were closing. I Phone Natalia the next day and met up for a walk and lunch. Thanks to ideal I can say I have met the love of my life and I can’t wait for what the future will bring. Without going to ideal I would never have got the opportunity to meet Natalia and she is everything and I mean everything I have been looking for. She’s got an amazing heart she’s kind caring, strong and beautiful and I absolutely adore her. I love you Natalia . Thanks ideal introductions.♥️

Ladies, this business is a scam. Do not waste your money, time and energy. You will have a lot more luck on the free apps! I’m a middle aged woman, attractive, confident, well spoken and with high standards, can easily get weekly dates from the apps, but with this supposedly ‘matchmaking’ business I got 4 matches in 6months. 3 out of them wouldn’t… Read more

pursue a second date because they ‘didn’t feel a connection’ (aka I wasn’t flirty enough). 4th one was incapable of organising a date nor turning up on time. At my interview with Linda I saw some red flags but I thought I’d give it a try anyway. She reckons if a guy ‘just talks about himself the whole time it should be nothing I need to worry about, the man is just trying to impress me’ - so wrong. People with common sense would know what that actually means. Another one was that females are meant to give the males 3 goes (dates) if they find them ‘pleasant looking’, but males are told if they don’t feel a connection to call it off after first date .. Some other wrong ‘dating’ advices were given but those two stood out. Bumble, Hinge and Tinder are completely free and won’t shatter your confidence like this scam.

I am so impressed by Ideal Introductions professionalism, Even when I found the proposed match not really suitable I still would give it a chance, trusting the professionals, that obviously there is a reason we were matched…it was a horizon expanding enjoyable experience, I was introduced to some great genuine men. When Linda interviewed me the… Read more ·  1

key word she came up with, for most important quality in a man for me was ‘interesting’, it was very true, even I wouldn’t come up with that perfect word, she summerised it very quickly, I was already impressed. And my every match was really interesting… Until I met my man, who I am now So much in love with…he seemed so different to me, like a lot, on many levels, but we did have a kind of subconscious connection, I gave it a chance..he was very proactive in pursuing me, which I love.. I can’t believe it, how we were matched, I would never thought, if I met him somewhere else, and would not have met him anywhere. And he is the best man I’ve ever met, and what I would always ask the God for..manly but sensitive, strong but soft…all the contradicting qualities.. And even more…I am a twin, but never even asked for my man to be a twin, which would be so desirable for me, but I thought it’d be wishing for impossible…And he is from a twin too! Thank you, Linda, and the team, and a special thank you, Kimberley, I really appreciated your support, and understanding, I found it very easy to be myself when dealing with you, and you gave me the best match ever!

I did not want to use dating apps as meeting a bunch of random/unscreeened women did not appeal to me at all. If I was going to go to the trouble of meeting someone, I wanted to make sure there was a good chance that I was actually going to have something in common with them. At worst I could have a pleasant lunch/dinner date with a nice lady and… Read more ·  1

at best, form a lasting relationship. I had never used a dating agency before and had no idea what to think. When I met with Linda I was very pleasantly surprised at her attention to detail, how she seemed genuinely interested in finding a partner for me and her early insights into my personality.

The dating process with Ideal is carefully structured to make it safe and anonymous for both parties. It has been well thought out and it works well. Linda quickly found someone for me that I really hit it off with and I look forward to seeing where the relationship goes.

Disillusioned with online dating in 2024, I researched other options and decided to approach Ideal Introductions. So, so pleased that I did. After a introductory phone call with Linda Prescott, she invited me to her office for an initial consultation. Linda really is a relationship expert - she 'got' me and I signed on for the highest level of… Read more ·  1

service. This included a park photo shoot which was fun. It's now a year since my first date with the very first man Linda selected for me as a potential match. Our relationship continues to develop in all the best ways and it seems that at 64 I have finally found the Love of My Life. Thanks, Linda for matching us so well and for your support and advice along the way!

I joined up to Ideal Introductions and Matchmakers to help me find a partner that lived on the Sunshine Coast. The whole process was wonderful. My consultant was warm and friendly and professional. The initial consultation was easy and I loved reading the take home brochure on dating successfully. The dates she arranged were with lovely men who… Read more ·  1

also wanted a long term stable relationship. I was very supported on what to expect with the date and the follow up. I found a very compatible guy on my third match up. We're still together a year later enjoying nights out and holidays. I am very happy that I used Ideal to find a good person.

5 stars – A genuine and life-changing experience My experience with Ideal Introductions was nothing short of excellent. From the very beginning, the team were professional, warm, and genuinely invested in helping people find the right match. I want to especially acknowledge Linda, whose honesty and insight stood out. At my initial consultation,… Read more ·  1

Linda told me I wasn’t quite ready to date — and while that might surprise some, I found it incredibly refreshing. It showed me that Ideal Introductions isn’t about ticking boxes or just signing people up for the sake of business — they truly care about their members’ wellbeing and long-term happiness.

About 12 months later, Linda reached out again. This time, I was ready. I went on 13 dates through Ideal, and eventually met the incredible woman who would become my wife. On 28 May 2025, we got married.

I’m so grateful to the team for their guidance, support, and integrity. If you’re serious about finding a meaningful relationship and want to be treated with respect and honesty, I highly recommend Ideal Introductions.

I am impressed with the professional and timely service provided by Ideal Introductions. Linda provided matches and feedback after each date. Each date I attended allowed Linda to know me better and refine the search. Yes, it took a while as she worked tirelessly to find the wonderful partner I met a while ago. There was no chance I would have met… Read more ·  1

this amazing person without her skill set, and insight. Being a matchmaker is an art form and Linda has nailed it. Even though I am involved in several social groups, I simply found that I did not meet anyone. Dating sights seemed pointless! It was reassuring to know that Linda had met potential dates . The investment in a match maker has provided a sense of safety, support and someone who vets potential dates - people who are relationship ready and share similar goals/interests share similar values. Linda provided guidance and was available as required. Dating is a process, and my advice is to join Ideal and remain focussed on your dream, even if it takes more than 12 months. You can find a loving relationship! I had almost given up when I met a person with whom I just clicked! What a quality person I am now in a relationship with! I am a very happy woman, indeed. Thank you Linda for introducing me to this fascinating person! Claudette

I have been looking for a special someone to share my life. I joined Ideal Introductions as I had found the Apps and other platforms to be a bit impersonal. Swipe Right or Left was not a way that I found helped me find that someone or where do we go to meet nice people these days. I decided to use Ideal Introductions as I believed that when people… Read more ·  1

are serious about meeting someone, they would use a service like ideal to match people on many levels, not just by photos or words that anyone can write but not actually be a correct description of themselves. Using Ideal has been an easy process for me. From the time you meet with the staff and talk about yourself and what type of partner you are looking for in that search for Love. When you get a match, you know that you will be meeting this person and you just do the Introduction call, learn a bit more about each other, then organise a date and time along with the location to meet. It is so much easier to just know you are having a date. Dating is a numbers game, and we don't meet that someone special just on the first introduction. I had thought about stopping with Ideal Introductions and just giving up. I persisted with the dating process, and now I have met that someone who gives me all that I have wanted in a partner, yes it maybe early days in the relationship, but because Ideal Introductions uses there process to look at your match in so many areas, you are comfortable to know that there are common areas for both parties, and now it just feels so right for the both of us. I can tell you that if you are thinking about contacting Ideal Introductions, please do, and start your journey with them. If you are that person who already is with Ideal Introductions and you feel you have had enough, just keep going, as Linda and the Girls will help you meet that someone special who warms your heart, I know I have. So, take that leap of faith in a search for your someone special, you won't regret it. Thank you, Ideal Introductions for giving me back the whole me. Miloš

I met with Christine at Ideal Introductions in May 2024, she introduced me to 4 woman who were all lovely. Then she introduced me to a fifth woman who is truly amazing. From the first meeting i had a strong feeling that she could be the one. Its been almost 6 months now and it could not be any better, she is beyond what i could have ever dreamed of for a partner. Thank you Christine for introducing us. Show reply

It was a great pleasure in meeting with Linda and her team. I am in my early fifties and a business owner living in Brisbane CBD. Linda introduced me to the love of my life and I highly recommend the service for any busy professional.

I would recommend Ideal Introductions as a reputable, professional matchmaking service. I met genuine, kind, 'quality' men through my time with Ideal, and shared with them smooth flowing, enjoyable dates. I maintain friendships with two of them. Whilst I found my beautiful man/partner through a different avenue my time with Ideal was an important step in the journey towards such. With love and appreciation. Show reply

Linda and the team are great. They listen, confirm and then apply what they have learnt about you and find a great match. It doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen :) I would recommend Linda and her team to anyone who is sick of meeting the wrong people and want to find someone who makes a difference in your life. Show details

Highly recommend! 5 stars – Have had an incredible experience with Ideal Introductions. In your mid-thirties you start thinking there are no good guys left! So glad I found Linda and the team at Ideal Introductions. Feel very lucky to have met an amazing man after my first match!! We are one year in and about to move in together. No way we would have ever crossed paths without Linda’s help. Show reply

Some of the best money I've ever spent – Linda was great to work with, super friendly and welcoming. I was a bit nervous about entering the dating scene which is why I decided to go through Ideal to help me and it was well worth it. Linda was available to give me advice if I needed it and answer any questions. I liked getting constructive feedback from my dates and that dating through… Read more ·  1

Ideal took the guess work out of dating because I knew the other person was there with the same intentions as me. I got lucky and found my match on the first date, and couldn't be happier. My partner and I have been happily together for 18 months now and have great plans for the future. As long as you are genuine and go in being honest about who you are and what you are looking for in a partner, this program is well worth the money.

Not Friendly/Professional – I went in and saw Christine. Overall, she was nice but became abruptly rude when I suggested I wanted a submissive woman who followed my command if the girl wanted to do something unreasonable (e.g go out clubbing with her friends when I didn't approve). It was like as if I said the most ridiculous misogynistic thing in the world. Then after she… Read more

showed me a few profiles of women, she proceeded to tell me that I'm not allowed to see what the girl looks like until I see her on the date. When I asked why, she said it's more about personality and not looks, however if I went on the $5000 package, all of a sudden, I can now see what she looks like before the date. Makes no sense. Then Instead of convincing me to stay, she goes 'maybe this is not for you' in a rude manner and retrieves the paperwork Infront of her. Needs to work on her professionalism and control her emotions when someone says something she doesn't necessarily agree with.

Six years and counting! – Linda introduced Anita and me six years ago. Last year, with international travel finally a thing again, we took the trip to Europe we had been planning to take in 2021. To go back, Anita and I had both had unsuccessful relationships, and rather than being burnt, we both decided to heal, grow, and have faith in that perfect someone being out… Read more

there. We both took different package levels, I felt I needed more help, so I took the second top tier, while Anita took the entry level. We were both really well supported, and Anita was my second introduction, whereas I was Anita's fourth. It's fair to say that no matter how much work you do on yourself, if you choose the wrong partner you may find yourself once again in an unhappy place, but equally if you don't do the work on yourself but find the right partner for you, then the outcome can be equally disappointing. Essentially that's what inspired both of us to seek help from Linda and her team; we were both really rubbish at choosing partners. The rest is history! So back to Europe, I had hatched a plan to do the cliched thing and propose on the Eiffel Tower, however as I'd been learning French I thought I'd dial it up and asked Anita to marry me in French! Once I'd translated, she burst into tears, hugged me and said "of course"! We had the most beautiful ceremony in our back yard, joined by family and dear friends. We have grown as a couple, but also as individuals, and enjoy a happiness that comes from being with someone with whom you are totally compatible. Through our journey together, Linda has kept in touch, checking in to see how we are going, and celebrating our triumphs. I totally recommend Linda and her team, and will be always grateful for the happiness Anita and I enjoy.

Excellent! – Very professional service and individualised. Linda was incredibly supportive and helpful throughout the process Show reply

A Job Very Well Done – We cannot thank Linda enough for her insight, advice and fostering our now amazing relationship. As we approach our first anniversary together, I could not have imagined a year ago that I would be in such a fulfilling partnership now. Show reply

Time poor seeking love – Linda and her team are extremely thorough with understanding their Client’s needs. With in a few dates and side coaching for the amazing team. We have had another great success story. Being time poor with the day to day challenges of life, I highly recommend ideal, as they filtered alot of the unsuitable candidates for myself and present only compatible choices. Show reply

Linda’s “ compliment sandwich “ is a winner – Linda has a deep understanding of both female and male behaviour and psyche. She always makes herself available, is friendly and knows how to navigate the tricky process of dating and developing a deeper connection with your new partner. She is an expert on giving advice about communicating with your partner and understanding both parties needs… Read more ·  1

and boundaries. I love her term you need to say it so it is “ a compliment sandwich”. It works. She has helped me have the difficult conversations with my partner over the last 18 months. I highly recommend Linda if you want to find “ the one” and have her expert guidance to develop a deep connection and understanding to nurture your relationship.

my positive experience with ideal – I found ideal introductions to be very responsive to my internal inquiry, and they seem to take my needs for a potential partner very seriously. Show reply

Absolutely recommend – Thoughtful process where I felt Linda and Ideal Introductions listened to what I was looking for, followed through on my feedback, and was professional at all times. I knew online swiping wasn’t for me and Ideal opened the door for me to meet others that I would not normally cross paths with due to my hectic lifestyle. I did find the man of my… Read more ·  1

dreams and I could not have done it without Ideal - from the introduction to right through the dating process. It does take time but working with other like-minded professional women like Ideal Introductions, the process became easier as we went through the dating journey together.

Over priced – I gave it a go, went in for interview, seems very professional if you have the money, 2024 starting price $1075 that in my mind is almost reasonable but that is the base level as you expect you don't get much for your money which is a thousand dollars, if you want the full package it is $5k I struggle to see the value, I walked when they got… Read more

defensive about me quering the price, $5000 what do they do to earn that, too many red flags for me, I cannot wait for the reply, more defensiveness sorry I cannot see the value. If the price was more reasonable, they are the same as the rest of you find a partner before your allocated time frame that you have selected you still have to keep paying for a service you are not getting. Could not believe that I was made to look like the bad guy because I queried the price and didn't agree with it. As you can see they find a back door if you don't give your name, LEE ELLICOTT.. MEETING DATE 23rd March 2024 10:30 am with Christine.