The Singles scene column

The Singles Scene Column

The Sweetest Time of Year.

By: Kelly Leary, M.S., Vice President and Director of Precision Dating

Happy October! Welcome to the kick off of the Holiday Season 2011. The buzz of Fall is in the air and the

weather is cooling down (finally). We are literally at the front door of a season of festivities, parties, and new

opportunities. This is the best time of year to be coupled up and if you are Single--have no fear--this time of year

is a catalyst for new love locks.

Best of all, if you meet a romantic interest this month, you can be well into your relationship by the time the clock

strikes midnight for 2012. Likewise, that means not having to worry about hitting the company party alone or

being the only single person at your family get together, other than the nine year olds. New connections are so

much easier to make this time of year and everybody wants to be out and about! Thankfully, there are many

activities available during the month of October. In fact, we are hosting our Third Annual Halloween Speed

Dating Event this month. This is one of the best parties we have for local singles all year.

Our Halloween events are special because a costume is preferred (at the very least, please wear a unique hat).

Costumes are a great ice-breaker and allow people to enter a world of fantasy. As a result, people feel more

confident and less vulnerable. A hidden identity is a mystery, and people are always curious to unravel a

mystery! Plus, a costume party can be a very exciting beginning to a great dating adventure, and makes for a

neat story years later. We have awards this dazzling night such as: sexiest costume, scariest costume, and most

original...plus our expert matchmaking team will also predict best couples!! It's really too much fun!

The Sweetest point of the month is not the candy--it is the bonding that can potentially take place in

October. So open your heart and your minds! Focus on the positive--it's the greatest treat of all! The

world has changed drastically, and in this time of economic strife and war, relationships should be a

priority. Aim to be happy, hold hands and support one another, whether it's in our schools, work,

neighborhood, or our own families. Trick or Treat this year--especially if you haven't in the past.

Celebrate Life!!! Don't fall into the trap of being being aloof, curt, and cynical. Be courteous, concerned

and loving to all those around you. You can't go wrong! I promise! Focus on others more than on

yourself, truly listen to them as much as you talk to them, and I guarantee the upcoming holiday season

will blossom for you. Don't hesitate to reach out and make contact! How will he or she find you if you

don't leave your comfort zone?

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

XOXO

Love, Kelly