Being single around the holidays can get you extra seasonally depressed. Everywhere you go, you see couples choosing knick-knacks together, buying new Christmas decorations, holding hands and kissing in front of store windows. They seem so blissfully happy which just makes you feel even worse as you are face Christmas on your own.
I've been there and yes, I've had a great time - being in love and getting showered with expensive gifts! There is no denying it, it’s great when you are in a happy relationship during the holiday season. The problem is that when you are single again, it’s so easy to think about the idea of being in a relationship with rose tinted glasses, remember the good times and forget all the bad times. It’s to easy to indulge in a bit of self pity and convince yourself of how miserable it is being single at Christmas.
And to make matters worse, well-meaning - (but slightly annoying!) friends and relatives keep asking you whether you have met that ‘special’ person yet and you have to admit that that special someone still hasn’t materialized.
“Did you meet anyone interesting last night?” asks your Mom after your work holiday party.
“Are you seeing anyone special?” asks your aunt at Christmas dinner, after glancing at your empty ring finger?
“You work so hard, do you even have time for a relationship?” asks your nosy coworker after a bit too much punch.
In my last blog, I wrote about how easy it is when you are feeling this way to fall into the holiday relationship trap If you are single this Christmas, rather than pressure yourself to be in a relationship, or stick with someone who really isn’t right for you, how about remembering the awesome things about being single during the holidays!
So here it is, my top ten reasons why being single at Christmas is awesome!




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