Julia Gold spent years on dating apps. The results were grim.

“I had no luck for years. And I had horrible, horrible dates,” she said.

She gave up on the apps entirely. Then, friends stepped in and introduced her to Alex. One thing led to another. Today they’re married.

“We did it the old-fashioned way, where people helped you get together,” Alex said. “That was our catalyst to start this business.”

That business is You & Me Matchmaking, a hands-on service the Langhorne-based husband and wife team built for singles looking for a long-term relationship in Bucks and Montgomery Counties who are done wasting time on swipes that go nowhere.

The pitch is simple: they do the work so you don’t have to. Every potential match is screened. Background checks are run.

 They set up the first date, coach you before and after, and stay in touch throughout the entire process. No guessing. No ghosting. Two people guiding you from both sides of the experience, offering the perspective of a man and a woman.

“We consider ourselves the antithesis of the dating apps,” Alex said.

Getting started is straightforward. Fill out a short form, receive a questionnaire, and learn how the process works. Once they identify a strong mutual match, you move into a six-month program with unlimited matches and ongoing support. They keep working until you find a relationship or your term ends.

If you’re tired of the cycle — swipe, message, go on a bad date, start over — this is a different path.

See if You & Me Matchmaking is a fit. Start here.