The Great Read: Forty First Dates and Still Searching
Joseph Pascaretta has spent roughly $65,000 on high-end matchmaking services. Will it help him find the love of his life?
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August 18, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Forty First Dates and Still Searching

Joseph Pascaretta has spent roughly $65,000 on high-end matchmaking services. Will it help him find the love of his life?

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