Dear Dr. Wendy,

I would love to know when your next course is for singles wanted to find Mr. Right. I am a youthful 64 year old woman who has had two long term relationships and recently met a man on match.com, dated for 14 months, got engaged and two weeks afterwards he bolted and I haven’t seen or heard from him since. I would like to create a loving, mature, communicative relationship with a good honest man. I am feeling that I may be too old to find real love again but don’t really want to give up.

I live in the North Bay (Santa Rosa area) so could you tell me if you have classes in the North Bay. When, etc. I would also be interested in small group coaching with both men and women in the classes.

Please keep me posted. Thank you so much.

Michelle
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Dear Michelle,

Thank you for writing. I’m so sorry to hear about the runaway groom to be, and I would love to support you in creating a loving, mature, communicative relationship with a good, honest man! I look forward to talking with you and helping you to focus on what you really want in your life, without giving up. I understand that you may be feeling discouraged, but in my opinion, as long as you are breathing, it’s never too late to have love in your life!

My next Relationship Success group for singles starts on Wednesday, April 30 in San Rafael and you are more than welcome to join us. We meet on Wednesdays or Mondays for 10 weeks in a row from 7-9pm (April 30, May 7, May 12, May 21, May 26, June 4, June 9, June 16, June 25, June 30). You’ll also get an hour with me individually, a comprehensive workbook and other materials. The course normally costs $695 and is reduced to $550. Discounts are available for early enrollment ($525) or if you enroll with a friend ($495 each). Also, you can come to the first meeting for $40 and apply that to the course cost. I’ll send you another email with all the details.

I primarily work with individuals one-on-one, and with some couples, and I lead groups 3-4 times a year. I’d be glad to offer you a complimentary coaching session. To schedule your session, you can call me at 415-342-1300. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you to have all the love you want, and a life that you love!

Much love and joy to you,
Dr. Wendy

Wendy Lyon, Ph.D., Psychology
Master Certified Relationship and Life Coach
Workshop, Course and Retreat Facilitator

(415) 342-1300
DrWendy@InJoyLife.com
www.InJoyLife.com

Dear Dr. Wendy,

A friend of mine went to your relationship workshop a couple weeks ago and said she really learned A LOT. We both want to take your next course but aren’t sure if we can both make all the meetings. What can you tell us about it and how can it help us - were both pretty discouraged about ever finding anyone right now.

Thanks,
Sally

Dear Sally,

Thanks for your note. I’d like to support you and your friend in living a life you love, and having the love you want in your life!

It’s not too late to participate in the next Relationship Success for Singles Course. We will be starting on Wednesday, April 30 and meeting weekly (either Monday or Wednesday) through June 30 (the schedule is below). If you and your friend sign up together, you get an excellent discount. Also, I’d be glad to offer BOTH of you complimentary coaching sessions before the course starts.

You are invited to join us for the first session of the Relationship Success for Singles Course on Wednesday evening, April 30, in San Rafael. This course will only be offered one more time this year.

This is your guaranteed opportunity to:
· Clarify your values, vision and essential relationship requirements.

· Uncover and release blocks and patterns that have stopped you.

· Develop a clear plan for creating the life and relationship you desire.

· Acquire a support team to assist you in finding the love of your life!

***You are welcome to come to the first meeting for $40 (and you can apply the $40 to the cost of the course that evening).

* The discounted rate for the 10 week course is available on April 30 (reduced from $695 to $550 – includes 20 hours of group time, 1 hour individual coaching, a comprehensive workbook and other materials).

* An additional $25 early bird discount is available for those who enroll before April 30 - Only $525 for the course, coaching and materials.

* Sign up with a friend before April 30 for over $100 off the discounted rate – Only $495 for each of you for the full course, coaching and all materials!

* Graduates are welcome to review for $200 off the discounted rate – Only $350 for everything.

If you need to miss 1 or 2 meetings, I’ll offer you a telephone make-up session. You will also get two 30 minute or one 60 minute individual coaching session(s) with me. You’ll receive a very comprehensive workbook and additional materials, plus lots of guidance. Refreshments are provided at each meeting.

We’ll meet for 10 consecutive weeks on Monday or Wednesday evenings for 2 hours each week, 7-9pm. Our meetings will be held on:

1. Wed. April 30 6. Wed. June 4
2. Wed. May 7 7. Mon. June 9
3. Mon. May 12 8. Mon. June 16
4. Wed. May 21 9. Wed. June 25
5. Mon. May 26 10. Mon. June 30

If you would like to join us for the first meeting, or sign up for the course, please contact me immediately, and I’ll send directions.

RSVP to reserve your place or schedule a complimentary coaching session:

Dr. Wendy Lyon (415) 342-1300 or DrWendy@InJoyLife.com. See www.InJoyLife.com

Relationship and Dating Expert for Bay Area Singles at www.BASingles.com,

As seen on ABC’s View from the Bay and in Cosmopolitan Magazine

Here is what others have said about the course:

“Wendy really helped me to identify my relationship needs and wants, and the blocks I had to finding the right partner… I got clearer on my relationship requirements, uncovered limiting beliefs, and made a plan for meeting my partner. I recently married an emotionally available man and we share something I never had before - real mature love. This course is an excellent way to get clearer on the type of relationship you want and to create a plan to achieve it.” C.P., Pleasanton, CA

“Wendy’s Relationship Success for Singles class was very useful in my process of finding the love of my life. We have been very happily married over 2 years now, and it just keeps getting better! We are overjoyed to have found each other. The course certainly made a major contribution to my readiness and clarity, and greatly increased the efficiency of my dating. I’m glad to have taken the class, and made some friends among the other attendees, in addition to the ways that it forwarded my search. I tell my single friends who ask (and many do, after seeing how good a relationship we have) about it.” D.D., Novato, CA

“After attending Wendy’s Introductory Evening, I asked myself if I was really serious about creating the relationship of my dreams. I knew this was my chance. Six months after I took her course, I started dating the man I married on Jan. 20, 2007. The workshop helped me find out what I really wanted so I could be the chooser instead of the chosen. Wendy gave me new tools which kept me from making the same mistakes. One of my tools was a hand made collage of my future life and relationship. I still have it on the wall and it inspires me to this day. Don’t miss this opportunity.” D.S. San Rafael

“Wendy is a light and a Love who is committed to helping men and women find the partner of their dreams. I just completed the 8 week course and learned A LOT about how I am in relationship and what I truly require in my next one. There is so much material to dive into and Wendy presents it in a fun and lighthearted way. The 8 week course yielded more than just a plan; I made some great new friends as well. Now that I have new tools and more knowledge about creating and manifesting a relationship of my vision, I can set out step by step, and explore. Now I can be the chooser/manifester…Sure you can read about how to do all this in great manuals, but to have a core group of support and comrades on the same journey is more than helpful; it’s essential! And Wendy creates the space for this to occur. Check it out and share with others.” M.C., Mill Valley

“The Relationship Course for Singles and Wendy’s coaching WORK!!!! It’s one thing to know that I want to be in a relationship. It’s another
thing to know how to make it come true. Wendy gives you all the tools to make your love quest a success!
Wendy is wonderful in helping you explore, define, and focus your vision. She and the course are inspiring. I have learned to focus on my
relationship vision and goals, to clarify my skills, needs, wants and values to attract and choose the right relationship for me. Wendy is the
greatest inspiration and support towards manifesting my dream!” H.C., Redwood City, CA

I hope you can join us! Feel free to call or email me with any questions, or to schedule a complimentary coaching session.

Much love and joy to you,
Wendy

Wendy Lyon, Ph.D., Psychology
Master Certified Relationship and Life Coach
Workshop, Course and Retreat Facilitator

(415) 342-1300
DrWendy@InJoyLife.com
www.InJoyLife.com

Dear Dr. Wendy,

I’m a 29 year old guy up in the Santa Rosa area. I was looking at the relationship success course, and wondering if it’s for men as well. I would tend to think that ocassionally people have linked up from the class itself? In any event I work on weeknights, so I couldn’t attend. I live in Santa Rosa, am a total catch in many ways, but am having an impossible time “finding love.” All my sister’s friends are taken. Anybody I’m attracted to who I see with any regularity (in a class, at Safeway, at the bank) is already taken. Online dating doesn’t work for me, as in every time I’m attracted to someone, they aren’t attacted back. I’m convinced online women are confused and don’t have their values/priorities in clear order, nor do they seem to have any patience, that is, either they consider you the “right type/look” RIGHT off the bat orelse, they’re not interested. I think I’m more attractive in person (although maybe everyone thinks that, right?) and I’ve had very attractive girlfriends in the past. But online dating just doesn’t work. I’m a little shy, don’t have the “killer instinct” to go up and talk to a woman out of the blue. I need a context of seeing her regularly and being able to chat regularly to even consider the idea of an “approach.” Anyway, it alls adds up to NOTHING for me lately. Since I can’t take the class due to the schedule conflict, is there any other way you can help me? I’m happy to pay if you really think you can help me.

I appreciate your time,

Andy

Dear Andy,

Thanks so much for your letter. From everything I’ve heard, I agree you are probably a “catch” and I’d love to support you in your effort to be caught! You asked if men are welcome in my groups – absolutely! All my workshops and courses are for both men and women. And you’re right, many friendships have developed in my groups, but I do recommend that any serious dating of other group members wait until after the group is no longer meeting.

It sounds like you’ve been frustrated with meeting women and you’re ready to try something that works. Here is what I have seen work best with hundreds of singles: 1. Clarify your own values and vision for the future. 2. Uncover and overcome any limiting beliefs that may be in your way. 3. Identify your relationship requirements – the deal breakers that must be there for you to be happy in a relationship. 4. Create an effective relationship plan that will work for you, and 5. Get the support you need to follow through with 1-4 and to implement your plan successfully.

Would you like guaranteed support to create a life you love, and attract the love you want? I primarily work with individuals one-on-one, either in-person or over the telephone. I also work with couples. I’d be happy to offer you a 30 minute complimentary coaching session to help get you started.

I look forward to hearing back from you very soon. You can call me at (415) 342-1300 to schedule your session.

Warmly,
Dr. Wendy

Wendy Lyon, Ph.D., Psychology
Master Certified Relationship and Life Coach
Workshop, Course and Retreat Facilitator

(415) 342-1300
DrWendy@InJoyLife.com
www.InJoyLife.com

hello dr wendy, thank you for your email. i do have a relationship question. i just left an abusive relationship after 8 years of marriage and was basically withheld in the relationship for a long time through manipulation and him not allowing me to take my children and leave. I have been so over him for a long time and just wanting to get out and unable to do so. i finally got out with my kids in january and filed for divorce. i have been going to stand meetings and regular therapy, but i feel great about moving on. do you think it is too soon to start looking. as iam so ready to move on with my life and meet someone who will treat me with respect and the way that i should be treated. i also wanted to ask you if you know of any singles groups for meetings and dances etc in the area? thank you and enjoy your day!

Ann Marie

Dear Ann Marie,

Congratulations on having the courage to leave the abusive marriage you were in! You have shown your children that it was not acceptable for their father to control and manipulate you and them. Now both you and your children can choose to have kindness and respect in your interactions with each other and with those you invite into your lives.

You ask if I think it is too soon to “move on with your life.” It is certainly not too soon to express and release any residual anger, hurt or other feelings that may be there for you. It is also not too soon to deliberately choose warmth, kindness, compassion and respect in all your interactions with others. Nor is it too soon to meet men and have light, playful conversations and connections. However, it may very well be too soon to get involved in a long term committed relationship.

I highly recommend that you take the time to clarify your vision for the life and relationship that you want for yourself and your children. Then, please explore all your past romantic and non-romantic relationships so you can learn from any recurring patterns and become more conscious about future relationship choices. Then, you’ll want to distinguish between all the requirements that are essential for you to be happy in a relationship, and everything else that is negotiable. Finally, you’ll want to create an effective relationship plan, that includes where to scout, how to quickly sort and then screen potential partners (and be willing to say no if even one requirement is missing).

I would love to support you in this process, either in my ten week course (Relationship Success Training for Singles) or through one-on-one coaching. You will be guided through every step of the way, and all the exercises you do will help you to feel empowered, clearer and better able to create a life you love, and attract the right partner into your life. (See www.InJoyLife.com for more information)

While you go through this discovery process, you may also be ready for “recreational” dating. Just make sure you tell anyone you meet that you are just looking to have fun and not to get involved in an exclusive relationship. For places to meet singles, check out the weekly listing on Bay Area Singles (register for the newsletter) or see www.ThePartyHotline.com or check out the quarterly singles events offered by the Human Awareness Institute (HAI.org). There are many other opportunities to meet singles in the Bay Area as well, and I recommend participating in the activities and organizations that you most enjoy.

Please contact me for more information, and to schedule your complimentary coaching session. I look forward to talking with you soon!

Much love and joy to you,
Dr. Wendy

Wendy Lyon, Ph.D., Psychology
Master Certified Relationship and Life Coach
Workshop, Course and Retreat Facilitator

(415) 342-1300
DrWendy@InJoyLife.com
www.InJoyLife.com