# Guides

Dating Coaches Directory has 4 guides on dating coaches and professional matchmakers, grouped by country.

## United States

- [Dating coaching and matchmaking in the United States](https://datingcoaches.fyi/guides/dating-coaching-in-the-united-states.md): A short look at the dating coaches and matchmakers listed in the United States: where they are based, who they work with, and the prices they publish, from a 17 USD course to 1 million USD.

## General

- [Common mistakes when choosing a dating coach or matchmaker](https://datingcoaches.fyi/guides/common-mistakes-when-choosing-a-dating-coach.md): Focus on who they work with and what their published price covers, not on testimonials or what a friend used. Check the source link and ask your questions before you pay.
- [How to choose a dating coach or matchmaker](https://datingcoaches.fyi/guides/how-to-choose-a-dating-coach-or-matchmaker.md): Know what you need first: coaching teaches dating skills, matchmaking introduces you to partners. Compare by who they work with, format and published price. Ask your questions before you pay.
- [How to read a listing on Dating Coaches Directory](https://datingcoaches.fyi/guides/how-to-read-a-listing.md): Each listing shows who a coach or matchmaker works with, their services and formats, the price they publish, and the source of the facts. This guide explains every field.