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# Finding Mr. and Mrs. Right in the right places
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/finding-mr-and-mrs-right-in-the-right-places/
- Published: 2007-12-08T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T01:28:20.000Z
- Author: Melody Hanatani
- Tags: local, Santa Monica, #archive-import

Finding “the one” during the holidays can happen in the most unexpected places.

The holidays are the time of year when more than 80 million single Americans tend to yearn for the warmth of companionship.

“It you look on television, you see the Zales commercials and diamond commercials and romance commercials where (couples) are walking together,” said Renee Piane, a Santa Monica romance expert and owner of Rapid Dating, which hosts speed dating and social networking parties. “It’s media-driven to buy a lover something for the holidays and makes people get that feeling.

“In reality, it’s no different than any other time of year.”

For the single people seeking a date for the holidays, community service might be the best way to find a mate.

Piane advises her male clients volunteer during the holidays because a lot of single women take part in community service with their local churches and non-profit organizations.

Parties are often a good place to meet someone, but instead of just going as a guest, volunteer and help the host, serve cocktails and take photos, Piane suggested.

“It’s an indirect way to find if people are available or not,” she said.

But it all comes down to attitude.

With the right attitude, the perfect person can be found anywhere, from the local 7-11 to printing stores.

“People need to have a positive attitude about being single all times of the year,” Piane said. “You can’t just think about meeting people at an event. You can meet someone anywhere you are, depending on how open you are.”

Jump hedline: Love can be found anywhere

Suggested pullquote: “People need to have a positive attitude about being single all times of the year.”

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 8, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/120807.pdf?ref=smdp.com)