Heartbroken individuals in China are paying for professional coaching services that claim high success rates for reconciling with former romantic partners.
Key facts
- •Coaching services in China claim a 90 percent success rate for winning back former partners.
- •A 28-year-old woman paid 3,500 yuan for a one-month coaching program.
- •The program's primary rule is to maintain no contact with the ex-partner for 21 days.
- •Coaches instruct clients to change their appearance and social media habits to influence their ex-partner.
- •One client reported that her ex-boyfriend blocked her despite strictly following the coach's instructions.
In China, some women are turning to professional relationship coaches to help win back former romantic partners. These services often charge thousands of yuan and rely on specific behavioral strategies, including a mandatory period of no contact with the ex-partner.
By the numbers
Coaching Methods and Costs
A 28-year-old woman identified as Wan reported paying 3,500 yuan, or approximately US$500, for a month of 24/7 coaching. The process began with a free 90-minute phone consultation where the coach analyzed the reasons for the breakup, attributing the split to the client's insecurity rather than a lack of affection from the partner.
The Reconcilliation Strategy
The coaching plan required Wan to maintain no contact with her ex-boyfriend for the first 21 days. During this time, she was instructed to alter her appearance, learn specific conversation topics to maintain interest, and post content on social media to demonstrate personal improvement. Coaches claim that if these plans are followed strictly, the success rate for reconciliation can reach 90 percent. However, after following the plan, Wan reported that her ex-boyfriend blocked her on a chat application.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by South China Morning Post.
