Survey Reveals 56 Percent Hope for That Special Someone;
TRUE Relationship Expert Offers Tips for Staying on Track
DALLAS, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- With the growing popularity of Internet
dating, millions of singles across the U.S. are looking for love online. For
many, the top New Year's resolution will be to find that special someone. In
a nationwide survey conducted among single adults this fall by TRUE(TM), a
leading online relationship service, 56 percent of respondents said if they
could ask for only one thing this holiday season, it would be "that special
someone." More than 56 percent of singles also believe having someone to
share a midnight kiss on New Year's Eve is a very important way to start the
new year.
TRUE's survey also revealed the following:
-- Most Singles Have Experienced "Holiday Blues." More than 76 percent
of respondents said they have experienced heightened emotional
anxiety around the holidays.
-- Gifts are Important. More than 65 percent of respondents ranked not
receiving a gift from a significant other as the moment they're most
dreading this holiday season, while 21 percent said hearing annoying
questions from their families about settling down is the moment that
brings them the most trepidation.
-- New Year's is the Loneliest Time. Twenty-seven percent of
respondents said New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are the loneliest
times of the holiday season, while a surprisingly high 26 percent
said that any day during the season is lonely for them.
Dr. James Houran, Ph.D., relationship expert and chief psychologist at
True.com, offers the following tips to help singles stay on track with New
Year's resolutions:
-- Get to know yourself -- people change without realizing it and it is
crucial to take breaks and participate in activities that will help
you understand more about yourself. Take the TRUE Compatibility
Test(TM) to learn more about yourself and find someone with whom
you're compatible.
-- Begin to accept and love yourself -- increase your positive self-talk
to help better focus on the tremendous qualities you possess.
-- Get to know what it is that you want in a relationship -- don't make
the same relationship mistakes over and over. Take time to reflect
on what you really need in a partner.
-- Change aspects of your daily routine -- do something different every
day or week so you are naturally in a position to meet new people.
Consider other options like exploring the TRUE Chat Lobby as a means
toward meeting new friends.
The survey is part of a three-month study of the phenomenon known as the
Holiday Blues, currently conducted by TRUE, in partnership with the popular
publication Psychology Today, and renowned professor and author Dr. Richard
Wiseman of the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. The study also includes
statistics on other holidays including Valentine's Day.
ABOUT TRUE: TRUE is safer, savvy, and the only scientifically based
online relationship service whose mission is to help singles find long-lasting
and fulfilling relationships. Founded on an advanced, scientific
compatibility test uniquely endorsed by Psychology Today and independently
certified by one of the leading experts in tests and measurements --
Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc. -- to meet the Standards for Educational
and Psychological Testing, TRUE is the only online relationship service that
actively seeks to further protect the safety of its communicating members by
conducting extensive criminal background screenings. Moreover, TRUE is the
only site to conduct single verification screening. With the help of
proprietary research and the industry's most extensive team of scientists,
relationship experts and psychologists, TRUE also guides its members step-by-
step through all stages of the relationship-building process.
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SOURCE TRUE.com
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CONTACT:
Milly Navarro, +1-214-704-7504, for TRUE.com;
or Taylor L. Cole, APR of TRUE.com, +1-972-402-4813, or
taylor.cole@true.com
NOTE TO EDITORS: James Houran, Ph. D., Chief Psychologist at TRUE
is available for interviews. Dr. Houran is an author, educator
and 14-year veteran in the field of research and clinical
psychology. Dr. Houran has a deep history in psychological
research and is an accomplished author, with work published in
some of the most respected psychology and psychiatry journals.
His research has been featured by several media outlets and
programs including the Discovery Channel and NBC's Today show.
Previously, Dr. Houran served as an instructor of clinical
psychiatry at Southern Illinois School of Medicine, and worked as
a therapist and a mental health counselor. He received a
doctorate in psychology from Adelaide University and completed
extracurricular graduate work for the psychology department of
the University of Illinois, Springfield, where he received his
master's in clinical psychology. Dr. Houran received a
bachelor's in psychology from Benedictine University.
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