{"id":1899,"date":"2012-12-12T16:54:01","date_gmt":"2012-12-12T16:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1899"},"modified":"2012-12-12T16:54:01","modified_gmt":"2012-12-12T16:54:01","slug":"sign-up-for-online-dating-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/sign-up-for-online-dating-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign up for online dating this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is when families come together and spend quality time with each other.<\/p>\n<p>At this time of year, single people often feel they need to meet that special someone and start a relationship, instead of appreciating the benefits of being on their own.<\/p>\n<p>According to an article in the Independent, online dating is an option that everyone looking for love should consider, as it is a great way for people to broaden their horizons.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;In between &hellip; attending parties, why not settle down on the 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