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"Yesterday, we chatted about two Bravo shows that put the love lives of their stars front and center. The always entertaining Patti Stanger works to bring couples together while the Texans of Most Eligible Dallas are sort of on their own when it comes to matchmaking. Though when one Southern Belle, Courtney, said her ideal way to meet a potential beau would be through an introduction from a friend, I got to thinking. Would you rather be set up by a good friend or a professional matchmaker? A few things to consider...A friend So, my boyfriend&amp;amp;#8217;s adorable cousin just moved to town.Your friends know you better than most and they&amp;amp;#8217;re very well-versed in your dating history. A matchmaker You can tell these professionals exactly what you&amp;amp;#8217;re looking for (and not looking for!) in a potential partner. And because their rolodexes are pretty hefty, there&amp;amp;#8217;s a good chance they&amp;amp;#8217;ll find someone who is looking for the same things in life as you. So dolls, let&amp;amp;#8217;s hear it! Would you rather be set up by a friend or a matchmaker? Have you ever been set up by a friend? How did it go? Or maybe you were set up by a matchmaker? Do tell! Dating game dish&amp;amp;#133; * Dating: 4 Guys Confess, &amp;amp;#8220;The Most Annoying Thing She Does Is....&amp;amp;#8221; * Readers Dilemma: I Cancel First Dates When Guys Do This. Am I Being Too Judgmental? * 5 Dating DON&amp;#x27;Ts I Wish I&amp;#x27;d Learned Before I Left for College More Ways to Get Glamour: Chat with celebs, VIP fashion stars, beauty pros and more on our Facebook page! Visit Facebook.com/glamour for this month&amp;amp;#8217;s schedule NEW! Now You Can Read Glamour on Flipboard! Visit ShopGlamour.com for cute stuff starting at just $10! Download Glamour Magazine for your iPad--print subscribers, it&amp;amp;#8217;s now part of your subscription plan! Enter the latest Glamour sweepstakes! Follow us on Twitter. Photos from top: Jupiter Images; Courtesy of NBC"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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