Dating today is noisy, confusing and often exhausting - this conversation cuts straight through it.

In this episode, Clytie Tammy sits down with professional matchmaker Siobhan Copland to talk about what actually makes relationships work beyond apps, algorithms, and surface-level attraction. Siobhan shares her journey into matchmaking and breaks down the difference between chemistry and real compatibility, especially in a world shaped by social media expectations.

They explore what dating in your 30s really looks like, why vulnerability feels harder than ever, and how communication, boundaries, and self-awareness play a bigger role than “having a type.” The conversation also challenges the pressure to be endlessly picky while still staying open, and why so many people struggle to find balance there.

Siobhan shares real matchmaking stories and offers insight into finding connection through community, in-person interactions, and intentional choices, reminding us that love doesn’t only live on dating apps.

If you’re tired of modern dating rules that don’t seem to work, or you’re curious about how people actually build lasting relationships, you'll enjoy this episode