Rachel Russo Relationships

05/10/2026

To All The Amazing Moms Out There: Hope you had a day that brought you joy!💓

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/04/2026

For the Single Moms:

When did your name quietly become… “Mom”?

You walk into a pediatrician’s office… and suddenly, that’s who you are.

Not your name. Not your full identity. Just… “Mom.”

I remember the first time it happened when I brought my daughter to the doctor—it made me pause.

And it didn’t stop there.

“Hi, Serafina’s mom!” from classmates… over and over again.

But here’s the shift I’ve made:

This isn’t about losing your identity—it’s about expanding it.

That Mama Bear energy? It was always there.
Now it’s just stronger, clearer, more defined.

Yes, some things change.
Some parts of you get quieter for a while (goodbye, regular manicures 💅).

But who you are at your core? That doesn’t disappear.

And this is especially true for working moms.

Because while your career identity often stays strong—or even grows—so many women quietly lose themselves outside of their careers.

I don’t hear this talked about enough:
Women losing themselves in relationships.

After 20+ years as a matchmaker, I’ve seen it far more often than I’ve seen motherhood or career erase identity.

From teenage years to midlife and beyond—
women shrinking, over-giving, or abandoning parts of themselves to make a relationship work.

For working moms, the pull can be even stronger.

You’re balancing so much already… and it’s easy to lose space for you.

And if you’re dating—or thinking about love again—the stakes are higher than ever.

Because who you let into your life doesn’t just affect you…

It affects your child.
Their development.
Their emotional wiring.
Their future relationships.

If you’re a working mom who’s ready to expand your identity again—into partner, girlfriend, fiancée, or wife—I’d love to support you in doing it right.

I’m collaborating with a trusted relationship expert to host a special virtual event in early June (right after Mother’s Day 💐), focused on dating for working moms—both online and in real life.

Comment or DM “LINK” and I’ll send you the details.

And if this resonates, share it with a working mom who deserves this kind of support 🤍

04/09/2026

We recently snuck away for a fabulous little getaway to the TWA Hotel, and watching my daughter walk into “Connie” was super-fun—like we were boarding a flight straight into a more glamorous, carefree era of travel. ✈️

And honestly… I haven’t stopped thinking about getting away since. (And not just because it was 31 degrees this morning… in APRIL. Make it make sense. 🥶)

But also—because of something a friend said that sent me.

Hey, NJ… be honest… is there something in the water?!

A friend of mine (and fellow matchmaker in the NYC tri-state area) texted me after trying to connect with THREE different guys from New Jersey on a dating app:

“All three have started —and in less than 5 days, it’s over. Girl, start dating outside the state.”

Outside the state?! The audacity. The betrayal. The… possible accuracy?! 😅

Listen—I (mostly!) love NJ. It’s home. But right now? You all are not helping the reputation.

So now I’m making it my personal mission…

I’m finding my girl a match!

If you are—or know—a quality single guy, 40+, in NJ who is genuinely looking for a relationship (no kids or no more kids), and can handle a strong, dynamic woman who has exactly zero tolerance for nonsense… send him my way. You can email [email protected] to get started.

And fair warning: I will be treating this like I do for my clients.

Meaning yes… there will be a test. 😉 It will start with filling out a profile and hopefully viewing hers if I think the stars may align.

Let’s see if Jersey can redeem itself…

03/26/2026

Make time for love… but don’t force it!

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about timing—especially when it comes to love. A friend in NYC used to say, “If you don’t make time for love, love won’t make time for you.”

He’s now happily married, with three kids, living in a beautifully renovated house in the suburbs. And honestly? He’s not wrong.

Love does require space. It requires intention. You do have to show up for it in some way.

But -being in the matchmaking industry-I also see plenty of people who have taken that idea and ran a little too far with it.

Swipe culture has turned it into pressure. Into urgency with matches expiring if you don’t reply. Into this feeling that if we are not constantly doing something about our love lives, we’re somehow falling behind.

What if that’s not true?

What if your only mission-should you choose to accept it-is to make space for love-whether now or in the future… without dating like its your job?

To stay open, but not obsessed.
To put yourself out there, but not overextend.

And also to do the thing that I personally learned the hard way: To stop over-functioning in relationships that should have ended a long time ago.

Because here’s something I’ve seen over and over again—in my work, and in my own life:

Timing matters more than people want to admit.

Sometimes, it’s just not your time yet.
Not because something is wrong with you.

Because your life took a different path.

Which brings me to something personal I have shared with friends.

After at least fifteen years of TV production companies and reality producers reaching out to me…

After countless interviews (yes—Skype, Google Hangouts, Zoom), sending photos, recording videos, even filming with colleagues and friends…

After reading contracts and deciding not to sign my life away…

After being told I was “chosen” for pilots that never happened…

After long stretches of not hearing back…

After, honestly, reaching a point where I truly didn’t care about being involved in TV at all…

Something unexpected happened.

I was contacted again—and this time, it felt different. And now I recently started consulting for a dating documentary. It is a lot of fun and I will likely be on it too, and, that’s all I can say about that. (Because.. NDA’s!)

But to bring my point home:

People always say, “Don’t give up on your dreams.”
I don’t fully agree.

I think you’re allowed to let things go.
To shift.
To outgrow what once felt important.
Because I did.

And yet—what was meant for me still found me. At the right time. In a way that actually feels aligned, fun, and easy. And I think the same thing will happen for me finding lasting love—which I also couldn’t care less about personally at the moment. (Because…solo mom life: Priorities. Transformation. Content!)

But if you are desiring a relationship, yes—make time for love.
But don’t force it.
Don’t chase it.

Enjoy the season you’re in and know that when it is your time: It is your time!

03/06/2026

Got to love a good conversation on red flags though....

I admit I do. I think dating is risk management in many ways. But, of course, no one is perfect and we must stay open if we want love.

As a Gen Zer myself, I’ve been in plenty of conversations about red flags. But after a convo with a Gen X friend, I started thinking…maybe we’re taking them too seriously. Here’s what a relationship expert thinks.

03/02/2026

Ladies, isn't it fun to be the hot one in the relationship!?

The cool guy is overrated.

Truthfully? I rarely dated nerds myself. And I sometimes suspect that may be part of why I am currently (though very happily) single.

Because the older I get — and the more couples I match — the more clearly I see this:

Cool is exciting. Cool is charismatic. Cool looks great on social. But cool doesn't always build a life with you.

Nerds, on the other hand, tend to:
Appreciate you more
Have less ego
Lessen the competition with other women
Develop deeper emotional intelligence
Have a surprisingly great sense of humor

And if you're honest…
It's actually kind of fun being the hot one in the relationship.😉
I also hear sometimes: "But nerds cheat too."
Honestly? Think again.

The nerds I've encountered in my matchmaking career tend to be extraordinarily loyal — the kind of men who value stability and partnership. Which brings me the purpose of this post.

I currently have a wonderful man I'd genuinely love to introduce.
He's 40 and thriving in NYC — a deeply curious software engineer who studied everything from math and computer science to media arts and sciences, earning degrees from Brown and MIT before completing a law degree.

He loves travel, trivia nights, and exploring interesting corners of the city. He's a Jewish man seeking a Jewish woman in the NYC tri-state area who wants a real partner — someone to share both the ups and downs of life with.

Most importantly, he is someone who will genuinely appreciate you for who you are.

This is not a mass-market setup — he is a client of a trusted colleague and I specifically asked to share him with the women I know because I think he represents something worth considering.

Sometimes the best matches come from expanding our definition of attraction just a little.

And sometimes…

The nerd turns out to be exactly the man you were hoping to meet.

Email [email protected] if you'd like to learn more or be considered for this introduction.

And hey — if nerds aren't your thing, pass this along to your smartest single girlfriend who would be thrilled to meet one. 🤓

02/13/2026

Valentine’s Day can feel different when you want a baby.
It’s not just about flowers.
It’s not just about dinner reservations.
It’s not even just about being in love.
It’s about time.

Another year passing.
Another February 14th.
Another reminder that what you really want isn’t a date — it’s a partner to build a life and a family with.

If you are anything like I was before I decided to have my baby-as a single woman opting to become a solo mom by choice five years ago-you are likely sick of all the first date small talk. You just want to skip to the conversation where you figure out if they want to procreate, how many kids they actually want, what kind of parent they will be, and what their timeline looks like.

I’ve worked with singles for over two decades, and I can tell you this: the people who want children experience Valentine’s Day differently. There’s a quiet urgency beneath the surface. A grief that doesn’t always get spoken out loud.

You might find yourself thinking:
How many more years do I have?
Did I waste time on the wrong person? (Guilty as charged here!)
Should I have started sooner?
Will this happen for me?

If that’s you, I want you to know something important.

Please check out the link in the comments for the insight I'd love to share with you.....

02/09/2026

Do you want to hear about out Valentine’s Day Giveaway (With a Twist)?! 💌

This Valentine’s Day, I wanted to do something a little different at Rachel Russo Relationships I love chocolate, flowers, and all the festive things—but what I personally value (and love gifting) even more are experiences. Especially those rooted in health, wellness, and genuine connection—the kind that actually last longer than what comes in a box.

So here’s the fun part:I’m hosting an all-expense-paid, wellness-minded NYC date night for one of the most eligible bachelors I know—and a woman he may be genuinely compatible with.He’s my client, and this is being offered through my boutique matchmaking agency.

Here are the details…….About him:
• 38
• Culturally Jewish
• Kind, grounded, and very successful tech investor/entrepreneur
• Deeply into personal growth and wellness
• Based in NYC, splitting time between Sag Harbor and San Juan

• Seeking a partner for travel, marriage, and family
• Handsome, 6’1”, and emotionally availableWho he’s hoping to meet:
• Smart, youthful, and very attractive
• Age range: 25–31 (marriage and kids are important—but not immediate)
• Works remotely
• Open to long-distance and traveling together
• Based in a major U.S. cityYes, this is specific—and intentionally so.
After 20+ years as a matchmaker, I firmly believe there’s nothing wrong with being clear about what you want and who you’re aligned with.

So… could this be you?

Or do you know someone exceptional who fits?If so, feel free to DM me or email [email protected], and I’ll share more details.

And whether or not this is for you—
Happy (early) Valentine’s Day 🤍

01/22/2026

New private client alert ☕️🍵

I’m working with a new NYC-area matchmaking client through Rachel Russo Relationships—an accomplished, grounded professional with an international background who’s truly ready for a committed relationship (marriage/family-minded). He took the process seriously… he even rented a car drove to Princeton and met me for matcha to get started!

He’s hoping to meet a warm, confident woman in her 30s who lives in NYC (or nearby) and is open to intentional dating.

If someone comes to mind, please email [email protected]. I also offer generous commissions ($250+) for introductions that lead to an in-person date.

01/07/2026

7 Days into the New Year.

Check-in time: How’s it going for you all? Does 2026 feel no different than last year? Are you still high off the New Year, New Energy vibes?

I was listening a podcast that suggested picking one theme for the new year that you commit to carrying on.

My theme is: Truth.

I’ve always been a straight shooter. Like, honest to a fault. Sometimes, that is uncomfortable.

But I wouldn’t have it any other way, being that I seek and create “real” connection. It is who I am.

Real connection starts when we stop trying to be impressive and start being honest—with ourselves and with others.

Things aren’t perfect here. But I am going for it anyways in 2026, and I am embracing my inconvenient truths.

After twenty one years as a matchmaker in the NYC area, I’ve seen what truly creates relationships that last: people brave enough to show up as themselves. Because anyone can be perfect for six months, right? But what happens after? The best path to real love: Be honest about who you are, what you can and can not offer, and what you want in a partner—from the start.

My best path to succeeding with clients? The SAME! Show up as myself. Tell them what I can help them with and what I cannot.

Humble brag: I have been *extra* showing up as myself lately, and it has been working magically! I’ve already signed a new client this year, and I am on the way to signing the next! Simply because I have been real.

Let this be the year we all ditch the performance and lead with truth—in business, in relationships, and in life.

Happy 2026 to my friends, colleagues, and this incredible community!