Richard Strother
Dating coach for widowed and divorced men returning to dating
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $140 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Dating for menOnline dating and appsDating after divorceBreakups and heartbreakLife transitionsGrief and loss |
| Works with | Men |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Spiritual coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | The Widower's Wingman |
Richard Strother is a dating coach for men who lost a wife or partner to death or divorce. He runs The Widower's Wingman. He is a widower himself and used his own return to dating to build his method. Before coaching, he spent over a decade as a teacher and trainer. He wrote the book Dating Doesn't Have to Suck and hosts free weekly Zoom sessions.
What Richard helps with
Richard helps men who feel unsure about dating again after losing a partner. He works on clarity, authentic presentation, and dating both online and in person.
- Knowing when you are ready to date again
- Getting clear on what you want in a partner
- Handling doubts and insecurities about dating
- Using dating sites with a clear method
- Rewriting dating profiles and choosing photos
- Meeting people face to face
- Avoiding old relationship patterns
Who Richard works with
Richard works with widowed men, widowers, and divorced men who want a new relationship. Many of his clients feel frustrated by dating apps. Many also find bars and clubs unappealing as a way to meet women.
How Richard works
Richard teaches a method built on clarity first. Clients work out who they are and what they want before they start looking. He uses the exercises and frameworks from his book Dating Doesn't Have to Suck. He also helps with dating profiles and photo choices. He hosts free group Zoom sessions twice a week, on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Background and qualifications
Richard spent over a decade as a teacher and trainer. His skills include applied psychology, neurolinguistic programming, and relationship and leadership building. He now uses that method to coach other widowers. He is also the author of the book Dating Doesn't Have to Suck.
Richard Strother pricing
Programs and services
- Free one on one intro call
- Free weekly group Zoom sessions
- Direct coaching program
- Book: Dating Doesn't Have to Suck
Richard Strother reviews
The CoachVouch take
Best for widowed or divorced men who want a clear plan for dating again.
Common questions
How much does Richard Strother charge?
Coaching with Richard runs $80 to $140 an hour. Message Richard from this page for an exact quote.
What does Richard Strother help with?
Richard Strother helps with knowing when you are ready to date again, getting clear on what you want in a partner, handling doubts and insecurities about dating and using dating sites with a clear method.
Does Richard Strother coach online?
Sessions are online.
Can I try Richard's coaching before I commit?
Yes. He offers free weekly Zoom sessions and a free one on one call.
How do I contact Richard Strother?
Send Richard a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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