Self-described nerds Josh Rasey and Carrie Dahlby pose for a portrait in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2007. The couple met at a nerd-themed singles event called Nerds at Heart. (AP Photo/ Stacie Freudenberg)
Updated: Friday, 18 Jun 2010, 9:59 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 17 Jun 2010, 2:47 PM EDT
MYFOXNY.COM - If you're single in the city, one man says he can coach you to relationship success! Chris Luna, founder and head dating coach at Craft of Charisma , spends his time teaching emotional intelligence to lonely hearts looking for love. He's a dating coach -- not to be confused with a matchmaker.
Chris says he teaches essential relationship strategies for success; he admits his classes are not at bargain prices. His private coaching starts at $20,000 and he also offers small group classes at $4,000. What will you learn in those classes?
"We teach our clients everything from how to approach a stranger, through how to sexually escalate and how to manage their relationships, both intimate and non-intimate," he says. "At the end of a Craft of Charisma program, you will not only understand your relationships, but you will know how to lead them in the direction that you want them to go, whether you want to play the field or find the love of your life."
He says creating this dating and relationship coaching business has been surprisingly profitable.
"The first year, my business went from making $150 a week (from ads on Craig's List) to $3,000 a week," Chris says. "At the end of year two, we're projecting to be at $15,000 a week with essentially no advertising. The company is exploding with no end to the growth trends."
If you can't get to the classes, Chris Luna is offering advice for our Good Day New York viewers.
Chris Luna's Tips for Dating... in every stage of your life:
20s
Be confident, flexible and social. Most of this is in your body language and voice. It's okay to be different, so don't compare yourself to other people. Be comfortable with yourself. In your twenties is where you will gain a lot of your dating experiences. A lot of what you fantasize about now, you'll experience and it will cause you to reconsider your goals. This is okay. Be passionate. Commit, and start moving toward your goals, even if you're not clear on what they are. This will change the way that you interact with people. It will convey confidence. This is attractive.
30s
Be positive. You're not competing against twenty year olds. Play off your strengths. You're past experiences will give you clarity. 30s are a great age, because your dating range is enormous, both up and down. People are more comfortable with themselves, their bodies, and sex. If you're not yet, that's okay too.
One challenge is that people get caught up in their careers. Make sure to schedule time to meet people. Put yourself in social situations. Don't become inflexible. It's okay to get someone's number, even if you don't consider them to be your future husband or wife. Not only might you make a good friend, but if you expand your social circle, you're more likely to meet Mr. or Mrs. Right.
40s
If you're single in your 40s, don't freak out. Things start getting more diverse here. More people will be married and divorced. Widowed. People have kids. There are a lot of people out there who also focused on their education or career and neglected their dating life. Even if you have limited experiences, the right person won't care, and those experiences can be gained quicker than you think. Don't let your anxieties stop you, and be open to opportunities.
50s
It's never too late -- even if you're 59 and have never been kissed. Age can be very attractive. It's all about how you convey it. Is your look for another time, or timeless? Think Harrison Ford. Be confident in your age and your experiences. Even if you don't think they're a big deal, they will be to that special someone. The same rules apply to those in their 20s -- be confident, flexible, and social.
Regardless of you're age, have fun! Don't obsess over your dating goals, enjoy the process. And if you're frustrated and looking for answers, consider a dating coach.
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