The document offers tips for newly single parents on making the most of the holiday season, emphasizing opportunities for dating and socializing. Suggestions include asking friends for matchmaking, revamping online dating profiles, volunteering for charities, hosting themed parties, and networking at office gatherings. The overall message encourages embracing new traditions and maximizing social interactions to reduce holiday stress.

1. Singles in The Indy Area
The holiday season is meant to bring out the best in us
all—sharing meals, hosting guests, giving gifts. These
same aspects of the season can also add stress,
particularly when adjusting to life as a newly single
parent. The first holiday season on your own may entice
you to bury yourself under a blanket with a plate of
cookies straight through the first of the year. Resist the
urge to hibernate and take advantage of the dating
opportunities abound during the festive social season,
create some new traditions, and start a few New Years’
resolutions early.

2. 1. The Gift of Matchmaking
Instead of swapping the usual assortment of books, gift
certificates and baked goods with friends, propose a
different kind of present exchange this year. Ask friends to
arrange you a date with another single friend or search
online for profiles to find your potential match. Friends
who know you well can have surprisingly accurate insight
to your compatible matches and can introduce you to
some new and interesting people, taking away the stress
of seeking out dates on your own. A date, and potential
new partner, is more useful than another fruit basket any
time of year.
2. Profile Makeover 101
Here’s a New Years’ resolution to improve your image that
doesn’t involve gym memberships or crash diets: revamp
your online profile with a new set of photos.
Visit http://realindianapolissingles.com.comand treat yourself to a
full portfolio of profile photos. Dating Headshots’
professional photographers will bring our your best looks,
helping you make the strong first impression necessary in
online dating. Your 2010 calendar will be booked with
dates before the clock strikes midnight.
3. The True Spirit of the Season
Keep the stresses of dating and the holidays in check and
volunteer —charities often rely heavily upon volunteers
and donations during the holiday season. Take the lead in

3. organizing a kid and parent holiday-themed fundraiser
through your child’s school, sports team or parent group.
A social event—such as a dance-a-thon or gift wrapping
races—will pull double duty in helping raise money for a
good cause—with a side effect of easy and fun mingling
with other single moms and dads.
4. Stress-Free Hosting
Take the stress out of holiday hosting and expand your
social network by planning a different holiday theme
party. Reach out to a diverse group of friends beyond your
usual circle, asking them each to bring a dish, a drink,
and—most importantly–a single friend to share. The pot-
luck theme will create a relaxed atmosphere for everyone,
leaving you focus on chatting with your new friends rather
than replenishing the cheese tray. Suggest guests come
dressed as characters from their favorite holiday movie,
guaranteed to spark festive and flirty conversations.

4. 5. Silver Lining of the Office Party
Holiday parties with your boss and co-workers can be a
low point of the season: making appropriate chit-chat
while carefully monitoring your alcohol intake makes for a
less than festive occasion. Branch away from your cubicle-
mates and mingle with unfamiliar faces, turning a night of
forced socializing into a room full of potential off-the-
clock dates.
The holidays only come around once a year: trade in the
usual stress and dread for the abundance of social
activities and opportunities for creativity. Creating new
holiday traditions will usher in countless chances to revive
yourself and your dating life, in time for the New Year.
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