About me
America's Premier Dating Expert - Founder of 33,000Dates
Cheers! ... I'm Andrea McGinty
I have been a leader in dating since 1990. That's when I founded ItsJustLunch.com, a dating service that went from one tiny office in Chicago to 110 locations worldwide. The catalyst? Being dumped by my fiancée right before my wedding!
Don't take my word for it. This is what Oprah, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight and The Today Show (and many others) named me – America's Premier Dating Expert!
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Online Dating Success Stories
My expertise and common-sense
My expertise and common-sense approach to dating proved to be a winner with my first marriage occurring 5 months later. Approximately 33,000 dates later, I have a great understanding of what women and men are looking for and the right strategy to date smartly and efficiently online. And I want to pass this knowledge on to you!
It’s not just my passion – it’s my life!
I have been the founder of several other successful businesses, but my passion remains helping people with their dating lives. I've been doing that since I was 14 years old and fixing up friends in high school and college.
After selling It's Just Lunch, I began writing dating profiles and coaching others when friends and family began dating online. I would roll my eyes at the photos and descriptions some of them used. As with most successful things, word-of-mouth grew about my practical, winning approach, so I decided to turn it into a business again!
In the 2020’s, I have become a firm believer that there is someone for everyone – it just takes the right strategy online with an incredible pool of singles. And, I'm a firm believer that dating should be fun, not work. In working with me, you will find my enthusiasm is not just about dating but getting to know and help you!
Working with Andrea was an absolute delight. I called you my “canary in a coal mine”, because with your vast experience you were able to really predict what was going to happen. That included my initial interactions on the sites and subsequent dates. You saved me a lot of time weeding out the chaff and with your help I was able to find the life partner who I plan to spend the rest of my life with.
Jan 2024
Thomas, 57, Doctor
Dallas, TX
I hired Andrea to keep me motivated and focused on my objective---a long-term relationship. I knew there would be times I’d feel frustrated and it was great to have someone in my corner keeping me on track. Andrea took much burden off my shoulders and I actually had fun---then I met Brian in May 2022. Yes, Andrea is getting a wedding invite to our July 2024 wedding!
March 2024
Maura, 36, CTO
Laguna Beach, CA
I like Andrea’s energy the most - direct, lighthearted but no nonsense and very deliberate. She's also fun and funny. She's not clock-watching and it’s clear she sincerely cares - it’s like talking to a girlfriend but one who is honest, objective and has undeniable experience that I can trust.
October 2024
Karina, 62, Teacher
Boston