2008 Woodie Awards
Krissy's Corner: Holiday relationship pressure made easy
Kristina Seligson
Issue date: 12/6/07 Section: Perspectives
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John Mayer once wrote "When it comes to December it's obvious why no one wants to be alone at Christmas time." He's got a point there. Nothing packs on the pressure to be attached quite like the holidays. They have a way of accentuating our relationship status, or lack thereof, and this can put a damper on an otherwise cheerful Christmas experience.
If you happen to be single around this time of year, it's easy to feel like you're on the outside. Believe me, I've been there. It's like everywhere you turn people are coupled up. They're walking around the mall holding hands. They're out buying Christmas trees. And every other TV commercial depicts a man and a woman surprising each other with the most amazing gifts. As if you needed another reminder that you're alone, there it is.
Suddenly, your friends are all making plans to bring their new boyfriends and girlfriend home to meet their parents. And nothing says 'your single' like not having someone to kiss when the ball drops. All of a sudden it seems like you're the only one who doesn't have someone special to share the holiday fun.
Not in a relationship? Don't fret, if anything, consider yourself lucky. Since you don't have to worry about another person, you are free to simply relax and enjoy the Christmas and New Year's festivities. The pressure that comes with the holidays isn't just reserved for singles. Surviving the holiday season can be just as challenge for couples.
Think about it. For starters, there's the exchanging of gifts and the many questions that this seemingly simple task can conjure up. How much do I spend? What does he want? Will she like this? Am I spending too much? Too little? Unless you and your significant other have set specific guidelines, finding the perfect gift can be a bit frustrating.
Once you've gotten the gift giving out of the way, now you have to make decisions about if, when and where the two of you are going to spend the big day. Are we going to see each other on Christmas? Or maybe Christmas Eve? Are the two of you going to spend the day at your house? Or are you going to go to his?
If you happen to be single around this time of year, it's easy to feel like you're on the outside. Believe me, I've been there. It's like everywhere you turn people are coupled up. They're walking around the mall holding hands. They're out buying Christmas trees. And every other TV commercial depicts a man and a woman surprising each other with the most amazing gifts. As if you needed another reminder that you're alone, there it is.
Suddenly, your friends are all making plans to bring their new boyfriends and girlfriend home to meet their parents. And nothing says 'your single' like not having someone to kiss when the ball drops. All of a sudden it seems like you're the only one who doesn't have someone special to share the holiday fun.
Not in a relationship? Don't fret, if anything, consider yourself lucky. Since you don't have to worry about another person, you are free to simply relax and enjoy the Christmas and New Year's festivities. The pressure that comes with the holidays isn't just reserved for singles. Surviving the holiday season can be just as challenge for couples.
Think about it. For starters, there's the exchanging of gifts and the many questions that this seemingly simple task can conjure up. How much do I spend? What does he want? Will she like this? Am I spending too much? Too little? Unless you and your significant other have set specific guidelines, finding the perfect gift can be a bit frustrating.
Once you've gotten the gift giving out of the way, now you have to make decisions about if, when and where the two of you are going to spend the big day. Are we going to see each other on Christmas? Or maybe Christmas Eve? Are the two of you going to spend the day at your house? Or are you going to go to his?
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