Valenti International responds to the San Diego Union Tribune article “Can’t buy me love,”

Fraught with inaccuracies and slanted for sensationalism, journalistic integrity appears lost.

Can you really trust the search results on Google and Yahoo? Appearing as if it were yesterday, the San Diego Union Tribune article “Can’t buy me love,” appears in Google and Yahoo search results as if it were hot of the presses. Valenti International feels the time is now to finally tell their side of the story. “We were quiet and wanted to avoid dragging our business and clients through the mud by taking the higher ground, but the article has created a profound misperception regarding our business. People don’t notice the date of the article. It’s as if the article is being republished every time you search for our company. We trust search engines to provide us with timely and accurate results. After speaking with a potential client today who made reference to this article, I decided it was time,” said President Irene Valenti.

Less than one tenth of one percent, (.001), that is the fraction of clients that have pursued a legal complaint with Valenti International, now in business for over 19 years in the same small and private affluent community of Rancho Santa Fe, California.

The truth is… “I personally witnessed the San Diego Union Tribune staff writer illegally entering and bypassing security gates in the hopes of gaining information about celebrity clients,” says Steve Valenti, Director of Operations for Valenti International. According to Robert Page, the Managing Director of Valenti International, “prior to her trespassing, the writer refused a formal written invitation for an interview with the founder of Valenti International, Irene Valenti. She claims in the article that Valenti International refused to meet with her. What is not stated in the article is that most cases were amicably settled and never actually reached a court of law. Thus, the term “sued” was completely misleading creating the impression that Valenti International is fraudulent and in big trouble with the law when the fact is that a majority of clients are pleased. Apparently the appeal of exploiting lonely and emotionally hurt individuals for public ridicule in a distorted article was just too enticing. And that is perhaps the ultimate truth behind the “Can’t buy me love” story published in the Union Tribune.”

Irene Valenti continues, “Unfortunately, the writer was so interested in Valenti International and she appeared to have a premeditated agenda to ride the company’s shining and sophisticated reputation as the founders of traditional matchmaking.”

Rather than conduct a balanced interview, she illegally trespassed and was found at Irene Valenti’s home. Irene Valenti was stunned to find the writer inside the gated community and asking probing questions of her neighbors. She was also caught trespassing at the Valenti International World Headquarters by the founder’s son, Steve Valenti. “She was sneaking into the gated estate, all of which could have been avoided. Clearly she was not after a balanced story. Gates, secrecy, privacy, all are necessary for many clients who are public figures and highly recognizable,” added Steve.

Of course Valenti occasionally has an unhappy customer—this is a highly emotional business. Yet Valenti is incredibly proud of an impressive track record and commitment to clients. Thousands of clients year after year are pleased, satisfied, and content in their private experience. Made to look mean and fraudulent, Valenti International’s voice was never heard—what of the couple married in 2005 that recently had twins? Or the European couple that left Germany to honeymoon in San Diego to thank Valenti for their efforts?

Valenti International does not solicit with coercive charismatic personal references or promising statistics to legitimize the service. Every client is a highly unique and complex person, with his or her own probability of success. Respect, confidentiality, and dignity, along with quality clientele and a trained staff are part of what the company guarantees.

The company employs licensed doctors (an entire team) to make matches and ensure that clients receive professionally informed attention. Conversely, the industry has a reputation for unscrupulous companies and laypeople masquerading as “matchmakers.” How someone could entrust a total stranger lacking in education, training in human behavior and emotions, or professional qualifications and standards for practice is frightening. Valenti International remains at the top for a reason.

Additionally, it should not be overlooked that Valenti International forms a lasting relationship with clients for three years. A collaborative three-year relationship only survives with trust and mutual goals, the functional antithesis of fraud or misrepresentation. Because the service standard is so high with only psychologists, the company has thrived with a strong reputation and enduring integrity.

“On occasion it is disappointing when we cannot provide a client with the dream relationship he or she desires; we deal with this reality as part of our job. Matching incredible people is unbelievably demanding, and the entire team is totally devoted to this end. We want our clients to be happy, the happiness that comes from knowing unconditional love with their partner. Our most successful clients always look the same in one regard: they take responsibility for their own part in our shared goals and fully trust and participate in our process, even through difficult emotional times.”
Irene Valenti, known as the founder of traditional matchmaking since 1990, President of Valenti International.

Essential Steps To Move On To A New Relationship

In order to move on to a new relationship, you must let go of the past. While it can be challenging to end a relationship and move forward it can even be more of a struggle to leave behind the difficulties that led to a breakup. This can be particularly challenging in the case of divorce. At Valenti International, Irene Valenti and the matchmaking team work with our clients to help them recognize that while they may have ended a relationship the real work and healing comes from releasing the emotions and often residual anger from the past. Often times we are not even aware of how our thoughts and our actions communicate to others that we are still angry or have unresolved feelings from the past. These feelings can color our relationships as we move forward and prevent individuals from finding new love. Discussing past negative experiences and the associated feelings is an important part of moving forward. If you still fell strongly about how a relationship ended or have ongoing anger or concerns related to custody or financial issues, seek the support of a counselor or someone you trust. Do not make the mistake of discussing these issues or concerns with a date or potential romantic partner. It is not appropriate and you simply cannot move forward with your thoughts and feelings stuck in the past. Remember that others listen to how you speak about your past and previous romantic partners as a way to determine how you might treat them. It is not necessary to discuss past relationships with those you are dating and frankly can be destructive and ultimately damage or hinder the opportunity for new relationships. If you are still angry or bitter, get help, and work to leave the past behind you. This is essential if you hope to move forward.

Submitted by Dr. Stacey Hoyt

Match Making Recipe

Valenti International has developed a match making recipe for bringing individuals together. One of the greatest challenges in choosing a partner comes from needing to know more about ourselves. We have several methods both traditional and modern that allow us to provide you with a closer look at what type of partner would best suit your needs, personality and personal habits. We understand how challenging it can be to take the first step toward finding a truly meaningful relationship. With this in mind we have taken the guesswork out of it for you. Begin your journey to finding the partner of your dreams and enhance your awareness of what you need to form a successful relationship.

Irene Valenti - Ending the Endless Search

ENDING
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Valenti International moves well beyond a
simple matchmaking agency

By Virginia Gil (reprinted from Haute Living Magazine 10/08)

Irene Valenti, the founder of professional matchmaking service Valenti International, is overflowing with insight about the ways of the world. A visionary and creative thinker, she is blessed with an amazing intuition that led her to found Valenti International nearly two decades ago. It was established to meet the needs of accomplished, intelligent, attractive, and selective men and women who required a highly personalized service. “My dream and goal was to build a powerful business model that would be unique and have a positive worldwide impact,” she says.

The model was, and remains, unique—“matchmaking in the European tradition.” It embodies the heritage of the village matriarch who personally introduced people to fall in love; her heartfelt and intimate knowledge (and the intuition again) of her “townspeople” included family values, culture, faith, and, of course, romance and personality.

Realistically, such a process of discovering a suitable mate is remarkably complicated, and that’s where Irene (a student of life who loves to learn and teach, and who’s not easily distracted or discouraged) comes to the rescue. The tradition and method of getting to know clients, beautiful people who have so much to offer, is the Valenti secret recipe. What scientific approach could possibly identify such deep qualities of the individual? This is part of the Valenti magic that cannot be replicated. It’s why Valenti doesn’t fret about competition—there is none. “The business is made from my own DNA; it would be very difficult to duplicate,” she affirms. “Although imitation is the greatest compliment, many have tried to copy Valenti’s system without success.

The Valenti model utilizes a team of Ph.D and licensed psychologists and professionals who care for clients as if they were family. Irene proudly boasts, “I choose to surround myself with remarkable people that inspire me and enrich my clients.” They are extremely generous with their time, and privacy and careful screening is guaranteed. Valenti’s amazing clientele, who range from age 18 to 80, appreciate such feedback, guidance, and respectful nurturing in their journey and search for their perfect match.


“We are there for them when they are disappointed or hurt, and we laugh with them when they are happy,” she smiles. “Many of our clients tell me that the experience of our initial process alone is worth the fee they’ve paid—this is before they’ve had their first introduction!”

In terms of success rate, Irene recognizes that success is defined by the satisfaction of Valenti’s clients. “When you are talking about personal relationships, success can mean many different things,” she wisely counsels. That’s why she does what she does. She loves it. Doing the impossible excites her, like with her favorite success story. “I met a handsome gentleman, Joe, on a British Airways flight a few years ago,” she recounts. “He passed me a note from two rows away: ‘I’ve been seeing your face for years and wanted to call, but I couldn’t face the fact that I needed help to find someone. Now that we’ve met, you seem so down to earth and sincere—I have no more excuses. I just can’t seem to do it on my own.’” One year later, Irene celebrated Joe’s engagement to Beth; the two make a beautiful couple.


It’s stories like this that lead her to advise, “Create your own destiny! Find a company or someone you can trust. Commit. Take action. Trust and participate fully in the process and you will succeed. Never quit!” More people will soon have the opportunity to benefit from her pearls of wisdom, as she’s working on her first book. “I am focusing on lost family traditions and values and the impact this has on society and people searching for the love of his or her life.”

Beyond that, she knows that Valenti, as the founders of traditional matchmaking, will continue to raise the bar in the matchmaking industry. “We have decades of experience in the dynamics of relationships, especially for individuals accustomed to outsourcing other aspects of their lives. We are more than matchmakers, we are personal relationship experts offering the most comprehensive approach to help our clients succeed.”

Chubby Checker to hold Fashion Fusion for homeless children Hosted By Irene Valenti And The Valenti Foundation

Chubby Checker will headline the Valentino at Valenti spectacular to benefit homeless and foster children in San Diego County on Saturday April 12, 2008. Irene Valenti and the Valenti International Foundation is hosting the event that will raise money for "A Children's Village" in San Diego's East County, which will be a new home for more than 200 parentless children.

The April 12th event will feature a fashion show by world-renowned designer Valentino. The grounds of the Valenti International Estate and Saddle Club will be transformed into an elegant spring night of entertainment featuring entertainment by legendary rock headliner Chubby Checker, a collection of celebrities, culinary delights, magical music, live auction and a one-of-a-kind collection of Valentino fashion from Italy.



"Valenti International is opening its doors to the public for the first time in its history to benefit needy children here at home," says Irene Valenti, President and founder of Valenti International. "Designer Valentino will make this a once in a lifetime showcase of fashion, featuring its vintage clothing line."

A Children's Village is a project of Fr. Joe's Villages and will be located at the Flying A Ranch a 125-acre, pastoral setting surrounded by rolling hills and sweeping mountain views in beautiful east of San Diego. Currently under development, the ranch will serve as home for neglected
children where they can discover a world of sunrises and have room to play while receiving the guidance and caring they need to flourish.

For more information please visit our Valenti Foundation Website http://www.valentifoundation.org or call (858)759-9239 to speak with someone directly.

An Upscale Match Making Service: Valenti International is much more than a dating agency

Valenti International, often referred to as an upscale matchmaking service takes romance well beyond that of a simple dating agency. The international organization provides match making services for successful men and women looking for a serious and committed relationship.

Those who choose Valenti are often well-educated professionals ranging from their 20’s to their 80’s that are seeking a positive and promising relationship in their lives and are tired of dating without the results they desire.

How does Valenti International differ from other upscale matchmaking services?

Unlike dating services you may find online or elsewhere, we have a staff of Psychologists as well as consultants available worldwide that provide in-depth research that creates the safe and successful match making services available to our clients. We carefully screen each individual and match them based on family values, social and economic backgrounds, personality as well as other important factors that are taken into consideration. Valenti's clients are pleasantly surprised when, in an effort to break old unsuccessful patterns, they are matched successfully with someone they may not have normally selected for themselves.

Learn more about matchmaking services or begin with our Confidential Questionnaire and see why Valenti International is true upscale match making.

Rancho Santa Fe Unit Children's Rady Hospital Auxiliary: Annual Charitable Gala

Natasha Stenbock, Irene Valenti & Nichelle Medina

On May 19, 2007 I was proud to host the Rancho Santa Fe Unit Children's Rady Hospital Auxiliary Annual Charitable Gala at my home in Rancho Santa Fe.

The gala was a huge success as usual. The event organizers did a wonderful job orchestrating a first class event.

I thought I'd share some pictures from the event.

Irene Valenti & Burl Stiff