Dating can quickly turn from a fun experience to feeling like it’s a full-time job. If you’re in the “feels like a full-time job” boat, you might benefit from hiring a dating coach. It’s important to note that dating coaches are not the same as matchmakers or dating services. Dating coaches focus on self-love and self-development. The end goal isn’t just finding you a husband; it’s helping you change your outlook and approach to relationships for the better.

Many common circumstances can make a single individual feel like dating is more of a struggle versus something they can enjoy. Anxiety or low self-esteem is a common issue many women face, and so is not having enough time.

We wrote up a brief guide on eight signs you may be ready to hire a dating coach. A dating coach knows how to help you overcome any obstacle you may be facing that’s stopping you from finding the love you deserve. If you have one or more of these signs listed below, it’s time to take the next step forward and hire a dating coach.

1. You’re Ready to Settle Down but You’re Not Willing to Settle for Less

Are you sick and tired of unsatisfying relationships? Are you ready to find your life partner and settle down? Hiring a dating coach or relationship coach will help you find the partner you know you deserve.

Your love coach will not only help you find the love you are looking for but also attract that love. Your dating coach will help you develop the skills necessary to find and maintain a healthy, loving, and working relationship.

2. Your Self-Esteem Could Use a Boost

Healthy relationships begin with a healthy you, and your dating coach is very much aware of this. Hiring a dating coach is also hiring a self-love coach because self-love and your love life should go hand in hand. If you feel like your self-esteem could use a boost, whether in regard to your internal or external appearance, a woman’s love coach will help you take the steps towards loving yourself.

Loving yourself is crucial if you want to be successful in finding quality matches. Low-self-esteem can be a huge turnoff for many men, and it can have a negative impact on your dating life. When we feel insecure, we usually feel undesirable and may try to hide ourselves out of shame.

low self-esteem can turn off more many men, however just the right amount of confidence can be a major turn on (read: confident, not arrogant). Sometimes it’s tricky to build your confidence on your own, especially if your brain seems stuck in some sort of negative feedback loop.

Hiring a dating coach who will also act as your self-love coach can make a massive difference in the way you see yourself and communicate with others. Your love coach’s goal isn’t as simple as finding you a husband or life partner. It’s actually to help you develop as a person holistically, thus making you more attractive.

3. You Lack Confidence in Your Social Skills

If the idea of dating terrifies you because you are an introverted person or you aren’t exactly sure how to put yourself out there, a dating coach can help you develop your social skills. Whether you’re introverted or prone to anxiety, dipping your toes into the dating pool may seem next to impossible. Here are some skills a dating coach can help with:

• Making small talk
• Calming your nerves on a date
• Holding an interesting conversation
• Choosing date activities
• Giving your new date your undivided

There are many other social skills a dating coach can help with; all you have to do is ask. Your relationship coach will help you pinpoint any weaknesses in your social game and help you overcome them. One of the best benefits of hiring a dating coach is that they help you address your specific needs, whereas general dating advice is… well, general.

4. Men Confuse You

Most of us have heard of the book or heard the phrase, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” If you feel like this is true and you find yourself struggling to interact with or understand men, you’re not alone.

A relationship coach can help you understand why some men wait so long to call or never call back. Essentially, they can help you understand a man’s thought process. Women and men seem to speak different languages and even see things differently, and this is how many relationship problems begin to unfold. While your dating coach can’t help you change the way a man thinks, your coach can help you understand why he thinks that way.

5. You Value Your Time

Whether you are busy working 60 hours a week or have or have a full social calendar, chances are the little free time you have is valuable. If you don’t have enough time to date, let alone even think about it, you may think online dating is your only option.

Many people don’t know that a dating coach is also a relationship life coach, meaning they can help you figure out how to better balance everything going on in your life. They will help you better assess and balance aspects of your work, home, social, and romantic life. Many of us don’t realize we may be focusing on or prioritizing an element of our life that isn’t doing us any favors, or worse, becoming detrimental to the other aspects of our life.

6. You’ve Never Had a Long-Term Relationship OR Only Had Toxic Relationships

Some of us tend to flutter quickly from partner to partner, and some of us may have had long-term relationships that only end up being sour. Both of these instances tend to manifest in a similar way when it comes to dating. Some of these ways include:

• Intimacy Issues
• Trust Issues
• Choosing incompatible partners
• Fear of commitment
• Inability to give relationships the attention and time they need

If you have a fear of getting hurt or have been hurt too many times in the past, a dating coach can help you identify the root cause of these fears and issues. Your coach will help you understand why you’ve never had a long-term relationship or have a pattern of toxic relationships. Once the causes are determined, your love coach will help you work through and overcome any mental obstacles or problem areas you may be facing.

7. You Aren’t Sure What You Want in a Partner or Your Love Life

There are all sorts of different relationship models out there in today’s day and age. Figuring out what you want in a partner or your love life, in general, is no longer simple and probably never was. Also, sometimes what we want isn’t always aligned with what we truly need in order to have a successful relationship with someone else.

Before you dive into the dating pool, you need to take the time to figure out what you want and need. Once you have a good idea of what you want, and only then you can pursue it. Hiring a dating coach will help you do some self-reflection to truly understand what your needs are.

Some of the questions they may ask you are, “What has made you happy in the past?” or “What hasn’t worked out for you before?” They may even ask you about your values and maybe even your fears. Knowing what we don’t want helps us get a good sense of what we do want.

8. You’ve Found Your Match and You Want to Keep Him

What if you aren’t single and have already found a partner who checks all your relationship boxes and meets your needs and desires? Do you ever question your ability to make the relationship last? If you answered “yes.” then a relationship coach can help.

Relationship coaches are very similar to counselors. They will help you find your strengths and exploit them. They will also help you address what you may feel are “weaknesses” or areas you struggle with. A relationship coach can help you keep the romance alive and feel secure about your relationship skills, whether it’s in the short or long-term stages.

Is It Time to Hire a Dating Coach?

If you’re starting to feel like dating is more of a full-time job, you might benefit from hiring a dating coach. It’s important to remember that the end goal isn’t just finding you a husband; it’s helping you change your outlook and approach to relationships for the better.

A dating coach knows how to help you overcome any obstacle you may be facing that’s stopping you from finding the love you deserve. If you’re ready to get started, book a call with Lucy today. It’s time you finally find the soulmate relationship you deserve and desire.