IRVING,TEXAS—
Valentines Day is just around the corner and love is in the air. People holding hands, it's lovey-dovey time, but not for William Cornett who said he is dateless in Dallas."Usually every year it kind of makes me feel guilty for not having anyone," Said William.
Unless lightening strikes, he'll spend Valentines Day alone. Jennifer Donley said she's probably in the same boat.
"You know I'm looking forward to Valentine's Day but I think i'll be sending valentines to my sisters and family," Said Jennifer.
Baylor-Grapevine Psychiatrist Gary Malone said Valentines Day can be a stressful time for anyone searching for love.
"For people who do not have a relationship it kind of brings into that you don't have one. It's really common for people to become upset, become depressed when that occurs," Said Dr. Malone.
So upset that it can lead to broken heart syndrome, a rare condition caused by emotional stress. Symptoms include chest pains and shortness of breath, just like a heart attack. It mostly strikes women who almost always recover in a few days.
For Irving based True.com, Valentines Day is like Christmas in February. Founder and CEO Herb Vest said it's his busiest time of the year.
"That's when we start signing up a huge part, that is our busiest time of year, during that time," Said Vest who added that the dateless shouldn't put so much emphasis on Valentines Day.
"For example, at True.com we have 30 million members, more than that, so if you can't go through 30- million members and find somebody that's compatible with you then you are pretty picky," Said Vest.
Agustine Pinales is living proof. He's had some lonely Valentine Days but he he's been going out with the same girl for a year now and he said Sunday can't get here fast enough.
"So on Valentines Day I'd love to ask her to be my girl friend and you know, if it's Gods will it will happen."
Dr. Malone says that Valentine's Day is a good time for lonely singles to get together and see a movie or have dinner.
