Holiday dating

Dating can go two ways over the holidays:

1. Very good. You're going to lots of parties, meeting new and interesting people, being friendly and chatting up (available!) cute guys and girls.

2. Very bad. You're going to family get togethers where well-meaning relatives try to set you up with friends of friends, who you're not even sure aren't your distant cousins.

Given the hit-or-miss aspect of holiday dating, some people might just forgo dating around this time in general. But, really, it's in your best interest to grin and bear it through family set ups and make the most of the holiday parties and other friendly get-togethers. Parties offer the potential to meet new people in a fun environment, and there are more parties around Christmas, I think, than any other season. (Just take it easy on the egg nog. You don't want to end up going home with the strange guy wearing goofy reindeer antlers.)

Holidays put you at your peak for meeting new people, whether it's someone who works in the depths of your office building or your best friend's brother's friend.

Are you taking advantage of dating opportunities during the holidays? What is your holiday dating game plan? Or would you rather just stay inside and wait for the New Year?