Yvonne Allen: How to survive the dating game this festive season

We all know that the festive season is about love and sharing special time with the people who are the most important to you. However, according to Yvonne Allen, well known relationship mentor, psychologist and matchmaker, while the festive season is supposed to be a time of great happiness and celebration, it can also be a difficult and lonely time for many — particularly singles looking for love.

“The festive season is a time that is unfortunately portrayed with an unrealistic level of romance in movies and media. While it is very possible to meet that special someone during this special time of year, unreal expectations can cause us to lose sight of what is really important,” Yvonne said.

For those of us who don’t have Jude Law knocking on our door or Hugh Grant stammering his way through another ‘I love you’ speech, Yvonne Allen has some helpful tips to surviving the dating game during this holiday period.

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