Dating up during festive season
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Christmas is not only a season for giving but for some, dating as well.
Dating professionals say more singles are signing up for their services this month, up 20 per cent from last month.
The Newsdesk finds out why the love bug is biting some singles this month.
Some singles aren’t comfortable with the thought of being on their own this month.
27 year old Linda hopes that she won't be standing alone under the mistletoe this year.
And so she has taken the first step to finding Mr Right.
"I guess sense of humor is very important being a gentleman is a plus point but then again I think characteristics play a huge role . The festive season is around the corner and my friend do encourage me to meet people from all trade."
Linda is not alone in the year end rush to date.
Dating agencies MediaCorp spoke to say it is the peak season for them as many clients have taken some time off work to find the right partner.
Betty Goh , co founder of dating agency 'Who Works Around You' says she sees more working professionals from the banking and IT industry signing up this month.
They are generally between 27 and 35 years old.
"They are more for working professionals during this festive break time they just get out and relax and it’s the best time they are taking time off to go dating you know."
Dating agencies MediaCorp spoke to say they have not increased their prices during the festive period.
Dating agencies charge between 40 and 300 dollars to set up a date.
Lydia Gan, manager of dating agency Cliquewise, feels that the increase in numbers might be due to unfulfilled new year resolutions.
"For Christmas and new year people probably reflect on the previous years resolution that they've made it could be that they wanted to find a partner by the end of this year when the end of the year reaches it kind of gives them an urgency to reach their goal."
Activities such as Christmas parties and even high tea sessions are planned for these singles to mingle.
However, will such relationships last ?
Betty Goh from dating company, Who Works Around You.
"Not all of them. People just come for the fun of it just get a date to spend during the festive so it’s a one off thing."
However, Ada Wong co founder of the Dating Loft says relationships do not just happen during the festive season.
Perhaps it’s just a good excuse for more people to meet.
"So I think it’s more of a numbers game, they see more people the higher chances of seeing someone they like and the higher chances of them going into a relationship as well."
Whether it’s simply a numbers game, time off during the festive year end definitely seems to be helping singles get into the mood for love.--938Live
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True ah... Look at Singles Club... There's already quite a few ppl trying to ask for xmas dates
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then the mod of singles club
can start a dating service and start collecting
a fee or wat
.......
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so that means more 1 night stand during festive season too?
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If benefits outweighs costs, why not? xD