Why Your Friends Might Be Better Matchmakers Than A Dating App
- E272
- 29:24
- August 11th 2025
Are Dating Apps Letting Us Down When It Comes To Real Love?
On this episode of The Love Machine, James Preece dives into the world of modern matchmaking with Nicola Johnson, the inspiring founder of GoBetween.
Frustrated with the pitfalls of traditional dating apps—think endless swiping, ghosting, and shallow connections—Nicola set out to create a refreshing alternative driven by emotional intelligence and real human connection.
GoBetween is all about enlisting the people who know and love you to help find a genuine match, putting trust and intuition back at the heart of dating.
Together, James and Nicola explore how the power of community might just be the key to lasting romance, and why the next love of your life could already be within your inner circle.
If you’re tired of algorithms and crave something more meaningful, this episode is for you.
About Nicola
Nicola is the founder of GoBetween, a matchmaking app for emotionally intelligent, meaningful relationships. Inspired by her own journey from love to loss, she’s driven to offer an alternative to traditional dating apps. GoBetween revives real-life matchmaking, tapping into the wisdom of friends and family, not algorithms. Nicola’s mission: to make love less transactional, more human, and rooted in trust
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About James
James Preece is the UK's top Dating Coach with over 20 years experience helping singles all over the world. He is the host of the Love Machine Podcast.
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