Why Break Ups Happen Around The Holidays

The stress of the holidays can be overwhelming for anyone. Around Christmas and New Years are some of highest heart attack rates as well. So it's no wonder relationships can be a big part of this stress. From getting the perfect gift to spending time with someone else's family, the holidays can feel like make it or break it time. And for some, the results are break it.

Along with the stress of the holidays, comes the desire to have them be absolutely perfect. With holiday movies and cards bombarding you with images of the "perfect holiday" so people start to wonder if their real-life version is measuring up. Sometimes seeing how happy others are at this time of year is the wake up call that you are in fact not happy. This can lead to a self-imploding, not-so-nice break up around the holidays.

The holidays can be the time you're bringing your special someone to meet the family for the first time. Or a time when your family starts to wonder when your long-term relationship is going to go anywhere. Knowing your family is going to pressure you into something your not ready for can be cause to call things off completely. Or if that new boyfriend/girlfriend makes a horrible impression with your family and friends during Christmas and New Years, you could have a whole new perspective on them yourself.

Sometimes a holiday break up can be as simple as not wanting to buy your current partner a gift. The holidays can add up and maybe you know your not that serious about someone, so why spend your hard, earned money on them if you know it's not going to last.