If you dating life is in a slump, maybe you should consider a little dating school.

No, I'm not talking about an actual classroom, but more on the order of a dating consultant, like this woman. I loved her advice in this article, especially about first dates:

"Thinking that a first date should be a Friday or Saturday night dinner and movie. There's so much pressure. It's supposed to be fun and playful. By doing a short date, you get to experience the person. And if you like them, you get the opportunity to think about them and miss them."

Before you roll your eyes at me, it's something singles are doing because they just can't seem to find the right person. I used to work as an online dating coach, helping singles write Internet profiles that catch attention. In today's dating world, you have to present your very best self. Sometimes the nervousness we feel around a girl or guy we like can ruin our chances of getting a date.

If you have trouble writing a profile, approaching a love interest, or even making a good impression on a first date, consider going to a dating coach. It could make all the difference for your next relationship.