Deciphering Your Equation for Love




For the first time ever, Gayquation presents an intense 2 day course on y(our) equation of finding love... called Bond.

You will get intimate insight from one of the most experienced matchmakers and coaches in the industry: Nick Papadopoulos. With over 20 years of matchmaking, specialized in the gay male community, his knowledge is now yours. You will not receive a more nuanced and detailed breakdown of not only your chances of finding a long term partner but specific optimization - customized to your own criteria, demo, location and story.

Let's face it - dating as a single, gay man is not easy - it never was, especially in 2025 with a swipe right/swipe left culture and an ever diminishing LTR-seeking pool. So please note this course may not be suited for everyone. You will hear some tough talk, often sensitive in nature, as Nick will dig deep into the numbers, odds and present your own personal business plan to finding love. From those who have been coached by him, they would tell you his method, knowledge and transparency are beyond compare. What separates Nick from other matchmakers is his forthrightness, expertise and tailored approach, suitable for ALL gay men - from single fathers to those just recently out of the closet; from those living in rural parts of the country to those who come from first generation families; from seniors to Gen Z.

You will also get a chance to meet other gay men, like yourself, and perhaps an opportunity to talk about your story to the group or during your personalized one-one-one session. And although this is not a speed dating event, you may even meet the love of your life or some new friends - all from different parts of the world. Bonding will come in many forms.

Please join us this fall for the most comprehensive and detailed path to finding a long and ever-lasting partner.

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Day 1: Deconstruction

Assessing your chances



Date: January 6, 2025
Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT
Duration: 3 hours
Online: Via Webex
Capacity: Limited to 25 (updated availability below)
Open to: Members
Cost: $149 for both days (Day 3 is optional)

Speaker: Nick Papadopoulos (Senior Executive Matchmaker for Gayquation)
Moderator: Marie Rainey (Director of Operations for Gayquation)
Assistant Moderator: Greg Turnbull (Junior Matchmaker for Gayquation)

Topics Covered

- Breaking down your numbers/odds
- Assessing your viability and market size
- Historical changes the last 20 years to over 10 metrics
i.e. sexual roles, interracial dating, out status, single fathers, long distance, etc
- Where your criteria fits within the single gay male population
- Deal breakers versus negotiable traits
- Is your dating sample size large enough
- Identifying if you know what you're looking for (hint: only ~20% of single do)
- Identifying if you are choosing or settling for a partner (hint: ~90% of single settle - consciously or subconsciously)
- Are you making partner choices emotionally or logically
- Listen in on live 1-one-1 assessments with audience members
- Q&A (submit questions at least 48 hours prior: click here)




Day 2: Reconstruction

Optimizing your chances



Date: January 7, 2025
Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT
Duration: 3 hours
Online: Via Webex
Capacity: Limited to 25 (updated availability below)
Open to: Members
Cost: $149 for both days (Day 3 is optional)

Speaker: Nick Papadopoulos (Senior Executive Matchmaker for Gayquation)
Moderator: Marie Rainey (Director of Operations for Gayquation)
Assistant Moderator: Andreas Baro (Senior Matchmaker for Gayquation)

Topics Covered

- Business planning & strategizing your dating life
- Becoming a bottomliner
- Stress testing your criteria
- Selecting your path, 1 of 2: remain a dater or LTR-ready
- Defining and staying true to your deal breakers
- Optimizing your online and offline approach
- The Nudge technique: moving online conversations along in an app culture
- Identifying flags on your first meetup/date
- Propelling past a first date; identifying mutual interest
- Following the "2 Date Rule" & "3 Date Rule"
- Becoming a better dater
- Listen in on live 1-one-1 coaching sessions with audience volunteers
- Q&A (submit questions at least 48 hours prior: click here)




Days 3: Bonding

1-on-1 Session (optional)



Date: January 8-10, 2025
Time: Scheduled in advance (10am-10pm ET / 7am-7pm PT)
Duration: 90 min
Online: Via Phone Call
Limit: 10
Open to: Members
Cost: Additional $99 (or $129 w/o course)

Coach: Nick Papadopoulos & Andreas Baro (Senior Matchmakers for Gayquation)

Topics Covered

- Personal assessment and strategy meeting, based on your story, background and experience
- Detailed data & odds, specific to your criteria, location and demo
- The Criteria Test
- The Self-Aware Test
- Optimizing your third party dating profiles
- Tailored approach and customized "plan of attack" going forward
- Follow ups via email



 

 

 

 

2 Day Course

$ 149 /99
$ 149 /99
January 6 & 7
  • Time: 8pm ET / 5pm ET
  • Length: 3 hrs/day
  • Link provided 72 hours prior to event
  • Complimentary with Matchmaking Package

2 Day Course + Session

$ 249 /99
$ 249 /99
January 6-10
  • Days 1 & 2 plus...
  • 90 minute personal session
  • Scheduled between 1/8-10
  • Complimentary with Matchmaking Package

Session Only

$ 129 /99
$ 129 /99
January 8-10
  • 1-on-1 session only w/o course
  • 90 minute personal session
  • Scheduled between 1/8-10
  • Complimentary with Matchmaking Package








Trust is what makes it work.

Trust

We aim to make every part of your experience as simple, fun and as pleasant as possible. Our Matchmakers will personally ensure that you receive our prompt and careful attention at all times. There are no robots here and we do not have a computer system spidering profiles. As part of our matchmaking process, we utilize all available resources and state of the art technology to deliver quality service which focuses on the richness of the experience and includes an ‘executive’ decision making style based on our clients’ well being, happiness and overall success. Read more



A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds.