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Dear Public Service Director,

As Valentine’s Day approaches, there’s some helpful news for those who are unlucky in love.

A new study shows that advice from a roommate as to whether or not a certain companion is right for you can improve your odds of a lasting relationship. And, maybe mother does know best.

For successful couples, two other recent studies indicate that love takes work. One shows that love improves over time as long as satisfaction and commitment increase too. Another proves that intimacy is the best way for married couples to stay together.

Following is a public service announcement for February. Your listeners can call toll-free 1-877-603-4000 for a free brochure called "Straight Talk - Choosing a Psychologist."

Psychologists are specially trained to help you get to the heart of the matter when it comes to relationships. If you would like to invite a local psychologist to talk with your listeners about this subject, please contact me to coordinate an interview. They can discuss ways for singles to open up to meaningful relationships and for singles and couples to lay the groundwork for long, loving relationships. In fact, a recent study looked at 15 traits of a healthy relationship (see attached). For instance, "Both partners protect and nourish the relationship and make it a priority (not addicted to work, for example).

APA’s Division of Independent Practice represents independent psychologists, each of whom is a doctoral level professional licensed by his or her particular state. When you need to talk to someone who can help, you need an experienced, licensed psychologist.

Sincerely,

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, what about the millions of singles without a significant other? Are they unlucky in love? A new study shows that advice from a roommate as to whether or not a certain companion is right for you can improve your odds of a lasting relationship. And, maybe mother does know best.

For successful couples, love takes work. Psychologists are specially trained to help you get to the heart of the matter when it comes to relationships. They can discuss ways for singles to open up to meaningful relationships and for singles and couples to lay the groundwork for long, loving relationships.

There’s always hope in matters of the heart. APA’s Psychologists in Independent Practice offer a free brochure discussing how a psychologist can help. Phone toll-free 1-877-603-4000 and ask for "Straight Talk - Choosing a Psychologist."