LONDON, September 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The dating industries watchdog the Association of British Introduction Agencies are pleased to announce the dating industry is thriving amongst the doom and gloom of the credit crunch!

In the eight months up to and including 31st August 2008 Association members have seen an amazing 17.5 per cent increase in business.

Commenting, Press Officer for the Association Karen Mooney says, "This shows when times are hard and people are struggling to pay the bills those who are single, think about the quality of their life and finding a loving partner becomes their top priority. Somehow it puts the important things in life in priority. The new car or designer sunglasses are no longer important and finding a partner is."

For more information, visit http://www.abia.org.uk

Contact: Karen Mooney - Press Officer Tel: +44-(0)7530-415388 or +44-(0)7860-888378 Email: press@abia.org.uk