About Mary

The most experienced dating mentor in the UK, Mary Balfour has been running her London-based dating agency Drawing Down the Moon for over twenty-four years. With her team of experienced consultants she’s interviewed and matched thousands of people.

Before Drawing Down the Moon Mary was head of an Adult Education Centre in West London. She is the author of Smart Dating: how to find your man (buy 2nd edition from www.amazon.com). She is a seasoned media commentator and talks with passion about the wider issues of relationships and the dating industry. She also offers practical advice for individuals seeking love.

Many singles have sought Mary’s guidance as a dating mentor and coach and she gives regular Smart Dating Seminars at Waterstone’s bookshop in Piccadilly, the Groucho Club and other venues in London.