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      The Singles Scene Column                  ©       everything seems to be getting back to our NEW and   during lockdown. Many of these break-ups were LONG
                                                        IMPROVED normal. People are in a super social mode
                                                                                                           overdue. Movers and shakers are taking the leap to date
      December Dating is Spot On                        and the clouds have parted! Restaurants are packed and our   again—only NOW they want to get RIGHT. They want to
                                                        new December couples are loving their new social life as a   find the right person, at the right time, in the right place.
      By: Kelly Leary, M.S.,                            duo, making holiday gatherings much more fun. This is a   This is easier than you think, too.
      THE Florida Matchmaker                            HUGE motivator to hit the singles scene again--and--we      I would say that the biggest group of new clientele is
         Cupid’s headquarters is                        are breaking all of our previous December First Date   the last category: The NEWLY SINGLE GROUP. These
      as busy as Santa’s workshop                       records.                                           breakups are for the best most of the time, and if you were
      right now and has been for                           During all of our years of pairing holiday couples   an unwilling participant in half of a break-up, you are not
      several months leading                            my team and I noticed that new clients are falling into   alone and you are in good company. You will find love
      into the  holidays.  How                          three BIG categories. First, with remote working and the   again. Seek out a good therapist if you are having trouble
      and why is THIS YEAR                              flight  to  Florida,  one-third  of  our  membership  base  is   getting through it and if you are doing good then “get back
      so special? With 70% of                           COMPLETELY new to the area. Another third of our new   on the horse” and start enjoying life again! Get out of your
      the  single,  divorced,  and                      clientele has been reluctantly sitting on the “comfort zone   safe zone. It’s not that fun. There are solutions to cure this
      widowed population riding                         fence” or foolishly/hopelessly online dating and they are   ailment. Be honest with yourself. Connect. Again. Just do
      out the pandemic storm                            finally ready for an upgrade. Lastly, a large portion of our   it. Thank me later.
      completely without intimacy or romance people are   clientele is a product of 2020-21 BREAK-UP or DIVORCE.      If you still find yourself STUCK in a relationship
      beyond tired of flying solo. They have awakened! Now,   It is what it is, but many couples split up once and for all   that is unhappy or challenging to a fault, realize you
                                                                                                           don’t have to stay in it, simply because it’s December.
                                                                                                           KNOW, it is okay to break up during the holidays but you
                                                                                                           must do it in the right way: with respect for your future ex.
                                                                                                           This will enable you to start 2022 fresh in mind and body!
                                                                                                           Clean out your romantic closet this month too and join in on
                                                                                                           the holiday hustle-bustle with us. I’ve never seen a holiday
                                                                                                           season blow up like this in all of my 30 years of experience.
                                                                                                              In fact, the most commonly asked question I get in
                                                                                                           December is: “How do you break up properly and is it
                                                                                                           possible to end a relationship during the holidays?” The
                                                                                                           answer is: It is okay but there is a right way and a wrong
                                                                                                           way to break up. So here’s more December facts that
                                                                                                           you can use all year round. Do share this information
                                                                                                           because not all people know this or practice the below.
                                                                                                           I.E. Tell your friends.
                                                                                                              1. Use your manners. If you have been dating less than
                                                                                                           six weeks, it is okay to break up over the phone, but NOT
                                                                                                           in text. Do not simply ghost the person either. It’s not nice.
                                                                                                              2. If you are in an exclusive relationship, don’t double-
                                                                                                           dip and find a replacement before you break up. That is a
                                                                                                           coward’s way out. Man up and tell the truth. Don’t be a
                                                                                                           liar. You are going to get caught anyway and surely you
                                                                                                           will cheat again. Period.
                                                                                                              3. If you have been in a long-term relationship, prepare
                                                                                                           what you are going to say first. Meet IN PERSON. Allow the
                                                                                                           other person to ask questions and give them some closure.
                                                                                                           It’s only human. Be kind. This will help them move on in
                                                                                                           the long run.
                                                                                                              4. Don’t be a jerk. Don’t bash your ex around town. Don’t
                                                                                                           turn it into a war and be a drama KING or QUEEN. It’s
                                                                                                           not worth it and will stir the pot. Also, you will be bashing
                                                                                                           someone else next because that’s how you roll and people
                                                                                                           will catch on to this aspect of your personality. I.E. Maybe
                                                                                                           the problem is actually YOU?
                                                                                                              5. Plan out how you will handle the future. Will you still
                                                                                                           be friends? Can you just be friends? You may need a break
                                                                                                           altogether before you can be friends again. You may need
                                                                                                           to move to another state. Who knows and who cares. Just
                                                                                                           have a plan for yourself and your former partner so you both
                                                                                                           know what to expect moving forward, especially if you run
                                                                                                           in the same circles or share friends in common on social
                                                                                                           media. Try not to use mutual parties to gather information.
                                                                                                           All of this is easier if you are honest and up front.
                                                                                                              Most of all, do something for you and your love life this
                                                                                                           month. You deserve it! All of the good ones are not taken.
                                                                                                           Just look in the mirror. The BIGGEST investment you will
                                                                                                           ever make is in the partner you choose.
                                                                                                              We are here for you. Have a beautiful and blessed holiday
                                                                                                           season. Give us a shout or leave a message. Someone will
                                                                                                           get back to you. We are committed to this process more
                                                                                                           than ever before and we have actually gotten even better at
                                                                                                           matchmaking in the last two years (just when we thought
                                                                                                           we were perfect)! We can’t wait to hear how you are doing
                                                                                                           too. Final Fact: It’s never too late to give yourself a gift.
                                                                                                                      XoXo, Kelly & The Revolution Dating Team

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                                                                                                           #SecretsSafeHere #TellYourFriends
                                                                                                              Kelly Leary© has 30 years in the dating industry and
                                                                                                           a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled
                                                                                                           by  ABC News, The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher
                                                                                                           Magazine, Stuart News, etc.. Revolution Dating
                                                                                                           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-single” through their exclusive club membership,
                                                                                                           Kelly and her team also provide feedback from your
                                                                                                           dates when appropriate. Call 561-630-XOXO (9696)
                                                                                                           or 772-932-HERE (4373) for a LIVE interview with
                                                                                                           a matchmaker for the quickest service. You may also
                                                                                  See answer in this paper.  visit us at www.revolutiondating.com. *All inquiries are
                                                                                                           confidential.
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