Media & Press
If you’re not living together, is your love life now illegal?
Sex under lockdown. Gillian McCallum, Matchmaker at “Top introductions agency Drawing Down the Moon” speaks to Rowan Pelling of The Telegraph
Love in the time of corona – The Telegraph
Love in the time of Corona: I’m not panic buying..I’m panic dating!
Singles looking for love in the pandemic – Sunday Times
No Kissing, but Singles are out looking for Love
DDM in Forbes as part of coverage for the Oscars
Drawing Down the Moon was featured in Forbes as part of their coverage of the Oscars.
DDM Oscar goodie bag mentioned in GQ Australia
How the Oscars Goody Bag work and how Drawing the Moon were featured
DDM in the Oscar nominee gift bag
The Independent covered the story that Drawing Down the Moon gave selected Oscar Nominees and winners a complimentary membership.
Gillian McCallum mentioned in OK Magazine
Gillian McCallum Dating Expert reveals how you can date a celebrity and explains the pitfalls A-listers face when looking for romance.
Drawing Down the Moon is Going to the Oscars
For the first time ever, the Oscar winners’ and nominees’ gift bags will include matchmaking membership—with yours truly, Drawing Down the Moon!
Television interview with Gillian on RT UK
Gillian McCallum shares the number one deal-breaker in Dating today – Brexit !
Brexit is the now the number one deal-breaker – The Telegraph
Why Brexit is a Dating Deal Breaker – read The Telegraph interview with DDM Matchmaker Gillian McCallum
UK’s Oldest Matchmaking Firm, to Celebrate Its 35th Anniversary – Dating News
CEO Gillian McCallum runs Drawing Down the Moon with steadfast compassion, insight, and integrity.
First dates returns dating game different for men – The Telegraph
According to Gillian McCallum, CEO of Drawing Down the Moon… “Men are not coming to us and asking for a much younger model.”
Professional relationships with former partners – Metro newspaper
Matchmaker Gillian McCallum discusses the issues surrounding professional relationships with former partners.
Is financial infidelity the ultimate betrayal? – Metro newspaper
Matchmaker Gillian McCallum speaks to the Metro newspaper about the ramifications of financial infidelity.
Who should pay on a First Date? – BBC Radio Derby
Gillian McCallum, matchmaker and dating expert spoke to the listeners of BBC Radio Derby. Who should pay on a First Date?
Radio Interview with Gillian – BBC Radio Derby
Gillian McCallum, matchmaker and dating expert spoke to the listeners of BBC Radio Derby this morning, about a recent post on Mumsnet.
New Years resolutions around dating, and matchmaking – BBC Radio Derby
Gillian McCallum, matchmaker and dating expert speaking to the listeners of BBC Radio Derby about New Years resolutions around dating, and matchmaking.
Relationships & Dating – The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
Her advice was stern: do not cancel your plans for him; make flirty statements, do not ask questions; make him come to you.
Her advice was stern: do not cancel your plans for him; make flirty statements, do not ask questions; make him come to you.
The dangers of breadcrumbing – The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
Matchmaker Gillian McCallum warns journalist Emily Hill about the dangers of breadcrumbing…
Matchmaker Gillian McCallum warns journalist Emily Hill about the dangers of breadcrumbing…
“A cigarette and embrace after sex has quickly been replaced with a scroll through social media,” – The New York Times
8 Ways to Have a Better Relationship in 2018
A cigarette and embrace after sex has quickly been replaced with a scroll through social media
A cigarette and embrace after sex has quickly been replaced with a scroll through social media
Matchmakers, Sexism, The Fix, Consent – BBC Radio 4
Woman’s Hour
Gillian McCallum, CEO of Drawing Down the Moon Matchmaking, speaks to Jenni Murray on Woman’s Hour
Gillian McCallum, CEO of Drawing Down the Moon Matchmaking, speaks to Jenni Murray on Woman’s Hour
Navigating Social Media Boundaries – The New York Times
New York Times
As a sex therapist, I never imagined I’d spend so much time talking about Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat.
As a sex therapist, I never imagined I’d spend so much time talking about Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat.
Award-Winning Matchmakers in the UK – Dating Advice
Dating Advice
Since 1984, Drawing Down the Moon, a premium matchmaking company, has paired up tens of thousands of thoughtful…
Since 1984, Drawing Down the Moon, a premium matchmaking company, has paired up tens of thousands of thoughtful…
Radio Gorgeous
Dating Tips and Advice
Gillian McCallum, CEO of Drawing Down the Moon London Matchmakers reveals …
Gillian McCallum, CEO of Drawing Down the Moon London Matchmakers reveals …
Best Global Matchmaker 2017 – Andrea Messent – Drawing Down the Moon
2017 has brought much excitement to our buzzing Marylebone Matchmaking office. The Winner for Best Global Matchmaker 2017 was announced at the iDate Awards ceremony on January 25, 2017 in Miami
Glamour Magazine
Glamour Magazine
We talk about the ‘red flags’ of dating – those signs that scream, ‘Walk (OK, run) away’ – but do we spend…
We talk about the ‘red flags’ of dating – those signs that scream, ‘Walk (OK, run) away’ – but do we spend…
A Fabulous New Dating Year from DDM Matchmakers London!
Welcome to the month of January 2017; a bitterly cold reality check as we catapult out of the salacious haze of the festive season…
Time Out London
Things You Only Know if You’re a… Matchmaker
At Drawing Down the Moon we’ve got clients from their late twenties to their early seventies…
At Drawing Down the Moon we’ve got clients from their late twenties to their early seventies…
Mary Balfour Wins 2016 iDate Best International Dating Coach Award
Prestigious International award for London based Drawing Down the Moon’s Mary Balfour: Best International Dating Coach 2016
Drawing Down the Moon won UK’s Best Matchmaking Award at UK Dating Awards
Mary Balfour, our MD, had won the Founder’s Award for 30 years of service to dating and then DDM won Matchmaking Agency of the Year.
“I’ve always done matchmaking” – Mary Balfour in The Guardian
I’ve always done matchmaking.
When I was a child I’d match dolls, rabbits, kittens.I do date coaching, teach friendly flirting.
When I was a child I’d match dolls, rabbits, kittens.I do date coaching, teach friendly flirting.
Independent on Sunday
The Dating Expert
After 17 years in the dating business I have a few rules about general compatibility. I try and match people’s energy levels.
After 17 years in the dating business I have a few rules about general compatibility. I try and match people’s energy levels.
The Telegraph
A journalist is a mans ideal date an analysis of 23,000 “matches” by two dating agencies says men think they are quick thinking, intelligent and care about the human condition.
Professional way to find a partner – The Independent
Professional way to find a partner. Mary Balfour met her husband up a ladder …Despite the chance nature of that meeting and…
Mary Balfour – how does she manage? Media Endorsement – Management Today
Mary Balfour – how does she manage?
It’s about realising the mission of my business, which is to create as many happy endings as possible.
It’s about realising the mission of my business, which is to create as many happy endings as possible.
Mary Balfour talks to The Independent
The Matchmaker Mary Balfour runs the Drawing Down the Moon and loveandfriends.com introduction agencies. She lives with her…
Hardlife, The Matchmaker – The Telegraph Magazine
Hardlife, The Matchmaker. Many incredibly attractive and articulate people living in London and the South-East. Most are graduates and are…
Financial Times
Singled Out for Special Treatment
“Doctors and lawyers never tell anybody they’ve joined,” says Balfour.
“Doctors and lawyers never tell anybody they’ve joined,” says Balfour.
Sainsbury magazine
How to find your soulmate
Mary Balfour tells Sainsbury’s Magazine how she used to dream about what her ideal job…
Mary Balfour tells Sainsbury’s Magazine how she used to dream about what her ideal job…
The Hill Magazine talks to Mary Balfour about her Life and Matchmaking
The Hill – interviews Mary, Who – in the words The Times Literary Supplement – “could match up an Anais Nin or Spike Milligan without much difficulty”
Saga Magazine
My Favourite Room, Mary talks to Saga: “I love my kitchen. From a purely practical point of view, it is the room I spend the most time in”
Red Magazine
Find a new relationship in the same way you’d look for a new house
According to Mary Balfour, director of Drawing Down…
According to Mary Balfour, director of Drawing Down…
After Hours
Moving in the right circles
FEBRUARY: THE MONTH when rose plants treble and Valentine’s day offers many single people little more than …
FEBRUARY: THE MONTH when rose plants treble and Valentine’s day offers many single people little more than …
Eve Magazine
Knock ‘em dead tips
‘Fabulous underwear and gorgeous shoes for confidence’ & ‘If you feel overwhelmed, practice makes perfect’
‘Fabulous underwear and gorgeous shoes for confidence’ & ‘If you feel overwhelmed, practice makes perfect’
Director Magazine
Playing with matches
Mary Balfour talks to The Director Magazine – about how successful people increasingly use specialists to help…
Mary Balfour talks to The Director Magazine – about how successful people increasingly use specialists to help…
The Saturday Times
“Then a friend suggested Drawing Down The Moon. I met one of it’s consultants; then they decide whether you fit the kind of clientele they have. In some way…
Time Out – 24-hour city
The Matchmaker – Mary Balfour
10am Arrive at the office in Adam and Eve Mews and start sifting through applicants.
10am Arrive at the office in Adam and Eve Mews and start sifting through applicants.
































