In the Spirit of Giving Paul A. Falzone, CEO Of The Right One And Together Offers Singles Advice for Surviving the Holidays

Holiday season is close at hand. As soon as Halloween is over, we'll see holiday cards and tinsel in every retail store nationwide. But for many folks who are single, holidays are the time when relatives' endless relationship questions and advice make for a less than merry season. In the spirit of giving (not to mention the time-honored tradition of everyone butting into your personal life with advice at this time of year), Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together, the worlds largest personal introduction service, has drawn upon his years of experience to offer helpful suggestions on finding someone special.

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In the Spirit of Giving
Paul A. Falzone, CEO Of The Right One And Together
Offers Singles Advice for Surviving the Holidays

DATELINE: OCTOBER 14, 2003... Holiday season is once again upon us, evidenced by the racks of holiday cards and decorations in every retail store nationwide. Oh Joy. Another year of being single and taunted by each happy family" holiday photo card you receive.

And the questions. Theres nothing like gathering around the holiday table for a feast only to lose your appetite when Aunt Ednas voice booms out So, are you seeing anybody yet?" Whatever happened to so and so?" and Tick tock, my dear."

As the saying goes home is where the heart is", but when youre bombarded by prying relationship questions, you begin to doubt that little phrase.

In the spirit of giving (not to mention the time-honored tradition of everyone butting into your personal life with advice at this time of year), Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together, the worlds largest personal introduction service, has drawn upon his years of experience to offer helpful suggestions on finding someone special.

During the holiday season, our dating services see as much as a 40-50 percent increase in new business," notes Falzone. Just after Thanksgiving, folks begin their quest for someone special to share the holidays with and it usually continues through New Years to about mid-January. Its the desire to not be single and not have to answer Aunt Ednas nosy questions about why youre still single."

Among Falzones suggestions for singles this holiday season are:

Forget the deadlines and have fun. Just because you have a goal of meeting someone by New Years Eve, doesnt mean it will happen. Dating shouldnt be rushed. It can take time to find a companion and a significant commitment to make it work. Dating shouldnt be a chore, just relax, set realistic goals and enjoy yourself.

Have courage. Remember the Wizard of Oz" movie? Courage was one of the key traits. Even though you may have been out of circulation for a while or feel that nagging self-doubt, a positive attitude and a little bit of courage are what you need to make the first move. Put your best foot forward. Just dont go overboard. Desperation is never attractive to a member of the opposite sex. There is someone out there who is right for you, but it takes time and perseverance.

A new game plan. So youve been going to the same co-ed gym for a couple years and still havent met anyone youre even remotely interested in. Its time for a change in both game plan and scenery. Join a club based on activities you enjoy or would like to learn more about. From book clubs to rock-climbing, theres no shortage of activities to expand your horizons and meet new people. This way, you will increase the odds of finding someone who has the same interests.

Presentation is key. When you get to that first date, it is important is to show a sincere interest in your companion. Choose an activity you will both enjoy, yet allows you time to talk and get to know each other. Be prompt and polite and do your best to look your best. If a relationship is going to last there needs to be compatibility and chemistry and a good presentation can make or break a date.

Leave the past behind. Those who dont learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Avoid talking about past relationships. You should focus on the moment, allowing your new companion to learn about you, not someone youve dated.

Keep things light. Recognize the difference between having a flirtatious difference of opinion and becoming argumentative and judgmental. People can have different views of things and still get along.

Falzone advises, It may be tempting to jump into a dating service or to look for love online, but buyer beware." Before joining a dating service, check that it has been in business for a long time, has a good reputation and offers member screening, background checks and one-on-one counseling. Be cautious online. Meeting people via a medium that allows for exaggeration can be not only disappointing, but also dangerous."

FINDING LOVE FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
The merger of The Right One® with national franchises of Together® created the world's largest introduction service. The alliance is a marriage of convenience for customers -- offering a more consistent product, a greater number of potentially compatible mates and more flexibility in transferring memberships to another geographic region.

Today, with an ambitious plan to open between 12-24 new offices a year, Together® and The Right One have more than 125,000 members -- many of whom have their memberships on hold while they take the time to explore a successful relationship. With more than 500 employees, Together® and The Right One® gross more than $40-million a year in revenue.

ROMANTIC LOCATIONS
The Right One has offices and affiliates located throughout the United States, including: California (San Diego); Colorado (Colorado Springs, Denver); Florida (Tampa); Georgia (Atlanta); Hawaii (Honolulu); Illinois (Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, Rockford; Downers Grove and Bloomington); Iowa (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Bettendorf); Nebraska (Omaha and Lincoln); New Hampshire (Bedford); New Jersey (Cherry Hill, Hackensack); Massachusetts (Hingham, Chestnut Hill, Shrewsbury and Woburn); Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Monroeville); Rhode Island (Warwick);
Wisconsin (Madison, Appleton and Milwaukee); Texas (Dallas, Austin).

North American locations and affiliates of Together are: California (Encino, Irvine and Los Angeles); Florida (Palm Beach); Indiana (Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, South Bend); Kansas (Wichita and Kansas City); Louisiana (New Orleans); Maryland (Columbia, Frederick); Minnesota (Minneapolis); Nevada (Reno); New Hampshire (Hooksett, Nashua, Portsmouth and Salem); New Jersey (Bridgewater, Clark, Colts Neck and Lawrenceville); Ohio (Cincinnati); Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg and Doylestown); South Carolina (Greenville); South Dakota (Sioux Falls); Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Beaumont and Houston) and Virginia (Falls Church).

For more information about The Right One and Together, please call 1 (800)
818-DATE, or visit www.therightone.com and www.togetherdating.com.

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For interviews with Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One® and Together® on the topic of inter-office romance, please contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, at (781) 878-9533 or, by e-mail, at sdubin@prworkzone.com. A contributed article, that expands upon the theme of this press release, is also available.