How To Get Out and About This Winter: Advice For Singles and Couples
Stave off the doldrums that winter can bring, whether you're single or in a relationship.


LONDON, ENGLAND, December 16, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- World-renowned expert in the field of compatibility, relationships, and marriage, Dr Gian Gonzaga and the online dating experts at eHarmony.co.uk have some timely suggestions about how to fight off the winter blues this season.

The most important thing, according to Dr Gonzaga, is to overcome the winter blues by "changing a few habits and altering your day to day routine." With a number of suggestions about how exactly to break out of a boring routine, the relationship scientist says that relationships needn't suffer as the temperatures drop and the nights draw in. It can just be as simple as finding a new hobby, enrolling in a community class, or taking the time to go outside for winter walks. These simple steps are a great way to find a new lease of life when things are looking down, regardless of whether you count yourself amongst the singles or the couples of the world. A number of suggestions are also suited for families, and those with children will soon notice the difference. Here's some handy blues-busting advice for the coming winter.

Make a date of it

With the increasing tendency to keep in contact with friends and acquaintances over social media websites such as Facebook, the levels of face-to-face contact are suffering as a result. Of course, when it's cold out and dark early it's even easier to opt out of getting together, but it's worth it in the long run! Meeting up with people shakes you from your routine and allows you to visit new places, take in new sights and sounds, and have the opportunity to meet new people. While this all sounds great in theory, it can be tricky to put into practise. But here's some good old-fashioned advice: pick up the phone, arrange a date, and stick to it. Even when it seems a drag, even when you're tired after work, even when you're feeling a little rundown, it's the break to your routine and changing your habits that's important. Who knows where it could lead to anyway? The possibilities are virtually endless, from chance encounters, expanding your social circle, finding some time for a little retail therapy, treating yourself to a meal, or relaxing or recharging at a concert or film. Firmer friendships are ensured; stronger relationships are a possibility with friends dating . But you'll never know if you don't give it a go. Look forward to your weekends or evenings while enjoying the company of others, and don't wait for others to invite you!

Music calms the...

... spirit and the soul, of course! The best thing about going to a concert or checking out live music, is that if you're single - you can go alone. It's not like people go to concerts looking for conversation or to check out the crowd, it's all about the music. If your friends aren't interested in going along, don't use that as an excuse to stay home. Music has a huge impact on your mood, so get out there and enjoy a live concert - or even just crank up the stereo at home and shake and boogie those blues away.

Dr Gonzaga has taught, presented and published extensively on topics relating to relationships, love and health, and has received numerous honours and awards for his work, including the prestigious National Science foundation minority Predoctoral Fellowship and Psi Chi National Undergraduate Research Competition. He is a member of several professional and academic associations including the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology and the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships. Dr. Gonzaga holds a doctorate in Personality-Social Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

About eHarmony

eHarmony is more than just another online dating site. eHarmony launched in the UK in July 2008, as an alternative to online dating for serious singles, looking for a long-term relationship. The company started out in the USA in 2000, where it has grown into the country's number one trusted relationships website. Additionally, eHarmony , is responsible for 2% of all marriages in the US each year*. eHarmony is also available in Canada and Australia, and looking to expand further.

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