Valentine’s Day 2009: Back to Basics Dr. Gonzaga eharmony Relationship Scientist and Love Expert Duo Share Tips on How to Navigate the Landscape of Love This Holiday and Beyond While the roses will be red, more than just violets may be blue this Valentine’s Day. According to a new study by eharmony, 17% of both men and women are stressed out about the holiday – and 21% of women find this time of year especially hard to be single. This is one of the few times when romantic relationships are front and center and there are a lot of expectations on how the day should be celebrated. Add to that uncertain economic times and people are returning to a “back to basics” attitude by paring down all aspects of their lives – focusing on the quality of the experience rather than the cost. This same desire to get back to basics is also influencing how singles today are forming new romantic relationships. Research shows that today’s time-pressed singles want to find the right partner who understands them at the deepest levels and shares their interests, values and future goals. There is also a growing body of evidence that suggests good relationships are important to overall mental health and well-being and can buffer against stress. But whatever your relationship status, there are many ways you can make Valentine’s Day work best for you. Talent/Guest: Gian Gonzaga, Ph.D., senior research scientist, eharmony Dr. Gonzaga is an expert in relationships, emotion and health psychology. At …