Online TV show helps singles find love in time for Valentine’s Day
According to extensive research conducted by Yahoo! Personals in America and the UK, January 11 is International
Break Up Day. Whether it’s the hangover from Christmas, or New Year’s resolutions kicking in, the research
discovered couples are more likely to call it quits during January than any other month with the eleventh day the most
popular for throwing in the towel. If you find yourself newly single as a result of International Break Up Day, you’ll no
doubt be painfully aware there are less than four weeks to get your act together in time to land a date for Valentine’s
Day. There is no better motivation to find love than heart shaped chocolates, Hallmark greeting cards and excruciating
anti-Valentine’s parties.
Even though, technically, you are alone, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you don’t have to go through the
transformation alone. In fact, a new online show is dedicated to helping people with your ‘condition’. That's Why
You're Single gives unhappy singles a leg up to, well, getting a leg up. Each week contestants meet a panel of experts
who dissect their dating history, attitude and image before diagnosing the appropriate course of action. So far the
experts have helped two-dozen singles. Watch them in action on Yahoo!7 Dating and see the full metamorphosis from
Victims of International Break Up Day suffer from various symptoms including a loss of confidence. Panellist Donny
Galella, fashion stylist and designer, is experienced at prescribing retail therapy and knows that most ailments can be
cured with the right accessories. In this case Donny recommends, “Wear a bright colour as it will help you project
confidence.”
Julie Hamilton, the show’s resident intuitive therapist and counsellor, offers up some tough love to the unloved.
“There's nothing attractive about being desperate and dateless. If you want to share your life with someone then that
life has to be worth sharing. Work on feeling fabulous, happy and fulfilled and you’ll be irresistible,” she advises.
The show’s third expert, Clint Paddison, has a practical tip for ladies counting down to V-day. “Splash your neck and
cheeks with beer. Most men can smell beer from 5.2 metres so make sure you stand within that proximity. Then smile
and wait.” If this tactic fails, Clint suggests door knocking your neighbourhood in a bikini. “If a hot guy opens the door,
tell him you're a Jehovah's Witness so he’ll invite you inside. Then you're on your own.” As for the blokes, Clint says,
“Guys, you can relax and feel no pressure since you have no idea when Valentine’s Day is.” As with most of Clint’s
advice, the producers of the show take no responsibility for the outcomes if followed.
If you manage to snare a date for the big night, Donny has the inside scoop on what to wear. “For the ladies, the little
black dress is always a winner. Team it up with some sexy heels and a little clutch bag and you can guarantee your chic
look will win him over. For the boys a nice pair of dark denim jeans, a well-cut black long sleeve dress shirt and leather
dress shoes will do the trick.”
Even if you get the get-up right, there’s no guarantee the date will lead to ever lasting love. Julie insists that you don’t
take it personally. “If he or she doesn't call back, doesn't feel they have any chemistry with you or behaves badly it’s
their issue not yours.” Words of wisdom that will hopefully get us all through to January 11, 2010.
The experts from That’s Why You’re Single are available for interviews:
Julie Hamilton – intuitive therapist, counsellor and psychic
Donny Galella – fashion designer and stylist
Clint Paddison – attraction expert and stand up comedian
Brooke Hemphill – dating expert and host of That’s Why You’re Single
Contestants from the show are also available for comment and interview.
To arrange an interview or for more details contact Brooke Hemphill.
Email: twys@y7mail.com phone: 0419 351 445.
To watch the show log on to Yahoo!7 Dating au.dating.yahoo.com.
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