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      The Singles Scene Column                                            ©



      FOUR MONTHS TO                                     many Evolutionary Psychologists, that too much time on     My team and I are wired to help but we can’t do it
      2020~~Time to Change Your                          screens is leading to an increased feeling of desperation   alone. You need to join us and live a real-life off-line as
                                                         and often hopelessness. People are hiding behind their
                                                                                                           well. Data shows that the positive effects of the “next
      Status!                                            computers and smartphones. Look around you.  This   chance” in 2020 will be felt most strongly in the next
                                                         phenomenon is everywhere from the ball field to a popular   four months; however it will continue to work its magic
      By Kelly Leary, M.S.,                              restaurant. Do people know how to communicate in person   into our future if we cut back on our “social” screen life
      Founder of Revolution                              anymore? These days, if you make a phone call, instead of   now. Why wait?
      Dating                                             texting, you may be deemed a nuisance or worse--strange!     This all points back to the saying “timing is
        In four months, we will                            People  hiding  behind  social  media  and  dating  apps   everything!” Strike while the iron is hot. Our phones have
      all experience a once in                           “think” they have very little risk of getting hurt and more   been ringing off the hook this year and your connection
      a  lifetime  evening  and  I                       options, but over the course of time they are actually   awaits. Don’t be the last in line to make a positive change.
      am  glad  we  will  enjoy it                       hurting their self-worth. This is convoluted logic. Single   Connecting with others spiritually, emotionally, and in-
      together.  The world has                           people (half of the adult population) are afraid to risk   person is, in fact, the beauty of life at any age. I’m happy
      been getting increasingly                          rejection and ask someone out in person. What they don’t   to be in the center of so much love. This is what the world
      disconnected for many                              realize is that they are actually destroying their self-esteem   needs--more love--true love--authentic love.
      people  (especially  single                        by comparing themselves to ostensibly “perfect” people     If you are on the fence about making a change, and
      people stuck in a rut) while                       online. The focus is on looks, selfies, and swiping left.   I think you are, then isn’t the last quarter of 2019 a
      hope and love are long                             There is intense competition to be intimate too soon (for   perfect time to start? How do you want to spend the
      overdue. The signs have been everywhere--nationally and   women) and there are too many options (for men) which   holidays? Who do you want by your side? If you have
      internationally. Even on a local level, I was noticing how   trigger short term commitment and even divorce. It’s like   been unsuccessful online dating and spending more than
      caught up and confused people have been behaving and it   the online wild west--total chaos and VERY dangerous   10 hours per week online dating meeting flat tires (which
      really bothered me. Many have been literally trapped in   emotionally and physically. Ask anyone recently divorced   is the national average), then take a step away and ask
      their own world, often behind screens, isolated, and it has   at any age--I bet there was an extra-marital online affair   yourself: “How’s it working?”
      been sad to observe as a woman, mother, and matchmaker   involved. The odds reveal the phone was involved too. It     Our parents and their parents did NOT have this many
      who is connected to love and positivity. How could a New   may have been a full-blown affair in-person or it may have   options. This is why people stayed together longer. They
      Year marked 2020 not bring glorious energy and excitement   been a micro-affair (not in-person via video or texting).   endured. They tried. They found the best in their partner
      to all of us? Let’s think about this now--in advance. You   All signs scream: counterproductive!     and did not disengage just because someone “better”
      have time now. A lot can happen in FOUR months.      Statistic: 40 million Americans have tried online   was messaging them or because their mate checklist
        There are multiple reasons for this disconnection within   dating and the majority report negative experiences   wasn’t complete. This wasn’t possible back in their day.
      ourselves and as a group in general. I believe, along with   ESPECIALLY in Florida.                  Sociologists claim that in the past, people encountered
                                                                                                           only two to three potential mates in a lifetime. Can you
                                                                                                           imagine how the thousands of options at once is eroding
        Experience Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch                                                          the very foundation of love and connection? Too much.
                                                                                                           Too soon. Too easy. Too fast. Too sad. Realize it once
                                                                                                           and for all and know there is a way to fix this dilemma.
                      Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry                                         Shut down your screen after work hours and return to
                                                                                                           love off-line. I’ve been writing this column for 10 years
                                                                                                           now and matchmaking for over 28 years. Some of you are
                            State of the Art & Same Day Restorations                                       reading this for the first time and some of you have read
                                                                                                           my column for YEARS and thank you! Either way, waste
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                                                                                                           together. Happy last quarter of 2019! Happy September!
                                                                                                           I can’t wait to meet you in my office (finally).
            Life                                                                                                                    THE Florida Matchmaker
                    Joanne Green, D.D.S.
                                                                                                                                                     XOXO
                                                                                                                                                Love, Kelly
                         10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6
                         Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
            happens.                                              Are you                                  #FallInLove #PlayItForward #RevolutionDating
                                                                                                           #OneTwoThree #CallStartLove #TellYourFriends
                 (561) 622-2815 • www.joannegreendds.com

                                                                  covered?
                                                                                                             Kelly Leary© has 28 years in the dating industry and
                    Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude                            a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled
               Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training                    by  ABC News, The Palm  Beach Post, PalmBeacher
                           Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor                                       Magazine, Stuart News, etc. Revolution Dating
                    Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist                                members are pre-screened including background checks.
                                                                                                           Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution
                                                                                                           Dating is not online dating or blind dating. In addition to
                                                                                                           providing matchmaking services that make singles “UN-
               Life                                                                                        single” through their exclusive club membership, Kelly
                                                                                                           also holds private singles events. For information on how
               happens.                                            Are you                                 you can reset your love life please call 561-630-XOXO
                                                                                                           (9696) or 772-932-HERE (4373) or visit us at www.
                                                                   covered?
                                                                                                           revolutiondating.com. All inquiries are confidential.

            Job change?                       Moving?                   Just married?                      Around Town September 2019
                                                                                                             The following photo reveals a sneak-peek into the
                                                                                                           notorious “Fall In Love Season” hosted by Revolution
                                                                                                           Dating. As you can see, the RD Cupids have been working
         When your life changes, your health insurance may need to change                                  overtime preparing for some fantastic one-on-one matches
         with it. You may be able to enroll in a new health plan or change the                             and mixers. You can’t go wrong when you follow THE
                                               Moving?
               Job change?
                                                                        Just married?
         one you have now. But hurry, you only have 60 days from the event.                                Florida Matchmakers. Join the crowd and kickstart your
                                                                                                           own season of love too. Leave your comfort zone--just like
                                                                                                           these people of all ages below! The hotlines are open seven
            When your life changes, your health insurance may need to change                               days a week and a LIVE matchmaker will be happy to
         Call us for a free health plan checkup. We’ll help you find an affordable plan                    assist you. All calls are confidential. We offer options from
            with it. You may be able to enroll in a new health plan or change the
         that fits your life and your budget.                                                              parties to one-on-one setups and dating advice/feedback!
            one you have now. But hurry, you only have 60 days from the event.
                                                                                                           For more information on how you can find REAL love
         M&A INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES                                                              with REAL people, call 561-630-9696 (XOXO).
            Call us for a free health plan checkup. We’ll help you find an affordable plan
            that fits your life and your budget.
            M&A INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES


         (561) 440-9940
            (561) 440-9940
            WWW.MANDAINSURANCE.COM
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             These policies have limitations and exclusions. For costs and complete details of coverage, call your local agent or Florida Blue. Health insurance is offered by Blue Cross
            and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., DBA Florida Blue. HMO coverage is offered by Health Options Inc., DBA Florida Blue HMO, an HMO affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield
            of Florida. These companies are Independent Licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not
          These policies have limitations and exclusions. For costs and complete details of coverage, call your local agent or Florida Blue. Health insurance is offered by Blue Cross
            discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
                                                                                            80883-0217
         and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., DBA Florida Blue. HMO coverage is offered by Health Options Inc., DBA Florida Blue HMO, an HMO affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield
         of Florida. These companies are Independent Licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not
         discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.  80883-0217    Kelly and her team pose for a special photo on her milestone
                                                                                                           birthday this year! #MilestoneEvening
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