Holiday Dating Tips: Local Digital Matchmaker Shares How Singles Can Find Love

Finding love isn’t always easy, especially during the busiest time of the year. With the holidays underway, many singles are hoping to connect with someone special. Local digital matchmaker Julie Spira sat down with NBC Palm Springs’ Thalia Hayden to share expert insights on navigating the holiday dating season.Spira says dating in November and December brings a mix of excitement and emotion. It’s the height of “cuffing season,” when cooler weather and festive celebrations leave many people wanting to pair up before New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day arrive.One important piece of advice for anyone meeting a partner’s friends or family: keep things simple. Spira suggests avoiding over-the-top gifts or too much public affection and focusing instead on being authentic and kind to everyone you meet.For those actively looking to date, she recommends starting with gratitude and reconnecting. A simple holiday text to someone you once dated or met at an event could reopen the door. She also encourages accepting invitations to holiday gatherings, whether it’s a charity toy drive or a festive party, since these environments can lead to natural connections.When it comes to where couples are meeting today, Spira points to data showing that more than three times as many relationships begin online compared to introductions through mutual friends. That means online dating should be part of the plan. She advises using one or two dating apps instead of several, to avoid burnout. Refreshing photos and updating profiles can help spark new matches.As a digital matchmaker, Spira works closely with singles to reduce the stress of online dating by helping set up profiles, select the best photos, and navigate early conversations. She says the personalized approach has already led to many engagements and marriages.Those looking to connect with her services can visit digitalmatchmaker.com.Explore: NBCPalmSprings.com, where we are connecting the Valley.

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