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What We Do

We have helped hundreds of men and women ~ just like you ~ find their ideal partner

All the elements you need ~ dating coaching ~ online profile makeover ~ photo-shoot with one of Nashville’s highest rated photographers ~ in one place ~ to make you stand out from the crowd.

It’s enjoyable and straightforward, with proven results!

About Betty Russell

Betty Russell, BCC is a Board Certified Dating & Relationship Coach dedicated to providing Singles with solid information, proven dating skills and an attraction plan to find the right partner.

I can help you succeed!

I love what I do, and I have both the instincts and the training to help people just like you, every day.

I am dedicated to providing you with solid information, proven dating skills, an attraction plan to help you find your ideal match, and support through the process.

Consider me your guide to being a smart, savvy, effective, satisfied single while dating well.

After you apply my powerful insights and strategies, you will be able to attract your ideal match and live a life that you love with the love of your life.

Don’t wait another minute to find your true love. Contact me today!

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If you have struggled with relationships, or have worries or doubts about how to succeed at love, or long for advice about how to find romance—so do thousands of others.

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Betty Answers Dating Questions

Question: Can you advise me how to proceed on a third date with a girl that makes me butterfly nervous?

Dear Betty,I am at the very beginning of a new relationship and need advice. Here are the details:I’m 48 and she is 47. We both have kids – I have a son in college and she has two teenage sons. We used to work together and have known each other for five years. We always flirted, but were in other relationships. We are no longer co-workers and fate has put us on the same path—both available. I called her up and we met for a drink, caught up, had a blast, laughing and chatting. We briefly touched … [Read More...] about Question: Can you advise me how to proceed on a third date with a girl that makes me butterfly nervous?

Question: Should I try to get my girlfriend back?

Dear Betty,  My girlfriend Nelly broke up with me last week. She said it was because she knew that our relationship had an expiration date—we are both going to be going off to grad school in the next 18 months and had already talked about how we probably wouldn’t do long distance. I was still stunned because we really love each other and had such a good time together. She suffers from anxiety and I think that may be related. Should I try to help her see that it would not be a bad thing to just … [Read More...] about Question: Should I try to get my girlfriend back?

Question: How can I end this streak of attracting narcissistic partners?

I'm very introverted by nature and not very good at reading people. In relationships I tend not to feel the need to lead hence I think I tend to attract narcissistic men. Needless to say my relationships all end very badly and dramatically because it takes time for me to figure the other person out. And as much as I don't feel the need to control, I don't want to be controlled either! My question is how can I end this streak of attracting narcissistic partners? Should I be more assertive? … [Read More...] about Question: How can I end this streak of attracting narcissistic partners?

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Critical Acclaim!

Through her highly active coaching program I made my love life a priority!

I had everything I wanted—a successful business, great friends and family, and yet I had no one special to share it with. What I wanted most was a serious relationship. I contacted Betty and through her active coaching program I was able to prioritize my love life and give it the attention it needed. She helped me select compatible potential partners and taught me how to date the right way. I’ve been dating Rebecca exclusively for 5 months. She is everything I want and need in a relationship…”

Eric S., Nashville
Betty showed me that with the right attitude and dating skills dating can be fun!

Dear Betty, I thank you for all your advice and help in discovering what was keeping me from having love in my life. You showed me that with the right attitude and dating skills dating can be fun. I went from having no dates to having more than I ever thought possible. I have been dating someone special for 10 months now. We are planning a hiking get-away next month and I’m going to pop the question. I hope she says yes! Thank you Betty for giving me the courage to look for love.”

Josh E., Denver
I met a lot of nice women and found the one I dreamed of… Thank you Betty!

When I first came to Betty I’d had repeated unhealthy relationships. She helped me to break my destructive dating habits and get me on the right track. She re-wrote my online dating profile and selected my best pictures. We selected the best sites for me and worked through the process of online dating. I met a lot of nice women and found the one I dreamed of. We are engaged and plan to marry in June. Thank you Betty, it wouldn’t have happened without your support.”

Daniel K., Chicago

Online Dating Advice

The Dating Menu: Online, Matchmaking or the Old-fashioned Way?

There are many people out there in the world who are smart, interesting, put-together, single and available for a relationship. They know what they want and need in a relationship and have confidence and self-awareness. And yet they are single. Maybe you are one of these people. Their friends can’t figure out why. Heck, they can’t figure out why. What’s getting in the way? All the lights are green but traffic is at a standstill. Often, they simply don’t know how to start. They are unsure of the … [read more]

Going Offline to Get On Track

You have read an appealing profile on a dating site and you like the pictures. There was enough promise that you sent a message. After some interesting banter, you’ve set a meeting at a convenient location. So far, all your communication with this person has been online. Face to face is going to be different. You have to get off-line for those sparks to fly, but don’t let the prospect of that first meeting daunt you. It’s just a meeting, a chance to see if there might be something there—it’s not … [read more]

How to Interpret a Profile #3—The “Wish List”

The “what are you looking for in a relationship” part of any dating profile is a list of wishes, but the wishes need to be based in reality, not fantasy. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people out there who seem unclear about what a healthy relationship might look like. How to weed them out? Let me help. The “what are you looking for in a relationship” list. This is a tough section. There are some common pitfalls to look for (and to avoid when you write yours—I can help!). Here’s a … [read more]

Expert Dating & Relationship Advice

Ten Great Summer Dates

Summer is almost here! At a loss for what the heck to do this your big date? Summer is your chance to mix things up a little.  In the dreary winter months it is not so easy to find a cool new idea for a date, whether with your main squeeze or someone you are getting to know.  But the months of straw hats, tee shirts, sandals, and summer dresses come with a long list of fun options.  So as you listen to this (slightly tongue-in-cheek) song about summer love, check out the list below with ten … [read more]

Newly Single Part 3—Making the Introductions

Now your children are used to the fact that you go out on dates, and maybe they are aware that you have been seeing one particular person for awhile now. What about the next step in the parenting/dating interface? When—and how— do the kids meet this person? Here are some tips. Introduce them later rather than sooner. You’ve heard the saying, “Better late than never?” Well in this case, better late than early. This is one thing you do not want to jump the gun on. First of all, you will … [read more]

“Going Steady” — Are You Ready to be Exclusive?

At one time, in our culture, “going steady” was the term for a commitment to an exclusive relationship without the finality of a marriage contract.  Whether you “wore his pin” or “gave her your ring” – usually high school – going steady was a statement.  We may not call it that any more, but deciding to become exclusive in a relationship is serious.  It usually happens after you’ve been dating awhile – maybe around 6 months, though there is no rule.  You need to figure out: are you ready?  Is … [read more]

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