The Backstory

At 34, Depris had been single for five years. As an executive administrator, he’d spent his career making organizational missions possible at the expense of both himself and his love life. Like many successful singles, Depris found it difficult to request the same level of support he was used to providing everyone else.

"Romance has been nonexistent. I dedicated most of my life to serving others, and I have given so much to different organizations and people but have nothing reserved for me. It is hard for me to accept help, but I know that nothing will change if I don’t. That’s why I want to work with you. This is me asking for help." 

The Love Blocks

Together we identified three core issues that were keeping Depris single: he had trust issues that kept him from being emotionally vulnerable, was overextended with professional commitments to the point of burnout, and struggled with self confidence since he didn’t believe enough gay men were serious about developing relationships that led to marriage.

“The busyness of life makes me feel needed. But after work, I usually don't feel like dealing with people knowing that most are here to waste my time, get what they can, and bounce. I’ve experienced situationship after situationship with no substance in the vicinity and I do not want to be in a relationship that looks great in the streets but miserable at home.”

The Breakthrough

If someone does something untrustworthy we logically don't trust that individual. But when we say we have trust issues, what we're really saying is we don't trust ourselves to choose partners who are good for us. To address Depris' trust issues, we developed realistic criteria that allowed him to easily assess whether a potential partner was worth his time, energy, and love so that he wasn't projecting mistrust onto others unnecessarily. We then audited his commitments to determine which were aligned with his core values and intimate intentions. This led to restructuring his priorities in a way that nurtured his energy reserves and protected time for love. Finally, we developed a customized strategy for him to meet serious singles interested in marriage. With his recalibrated expectations, increased calendar capacity, and a plan to achieve his relationship goals, Depris was able to show up more confidently in the dating arena. 

“I realized I am and have all that I need to be who I was created to be and I no longer feel as if I need to prove myself to others.” 

The Bond

Depris met Jason in April 2022. The pair relocated to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in December 2023 and got engaged in 2024.

“I couldn’t do this on my own as I had tried many times and failed. I had no doubt that if I was to find lasting love, it probably would not be without Amari’s help.”

The beautiful couple will be tying the knot in July 2026.

Is Your Love Story Next?

If you’re ready to master your romantic magic, the next step is to schedule a 1-on-1 consultation with me.

During our session, we’ll assess your relationship goals, identify your dating strengths & skill gaps, and create a customized plan to develop your skills to lasting love levels within the next 3-12 months.

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Amari Ice is a gay love coach, matchmaker, and master hypnotist who helps successful singles master their romantic magic by developing their dating skills and becoming their own matchmakers so that love becomes inevitable. Take the free Dating Skills Quiz to discover your dating skill level.