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Post-Christmas relationship repair
The festive season can put your relationship on the spot.
Here, Susan Quilliam outlines the ten most common relationship difficulties couples' experience over Christmas and how to cope
There are many reasons why the Christmas holidays can leave even the happiest couples' slightly frazzled and fractious with one another. It's the combination of family parties, constant planning, too much food, alcohol and time at home, which can sour your festive mood and leave you seething with irritation. If you felt frustrated with your partner over Christmas, make sure you iron out the problems and start the New Year afresh.
He didn't deliver in the present department
You made a real effort with his present and he clearly didn't. Women often believe that the present a man gives is a sign of his love. Wrong! Men aren't natural present givers and are often scared of getting it wrong. They settle for something small or traditional whereas we want them to be extravagant and creative. If you do feel disappointed, try not to sulk. He wanted to do his best for you, but he didn't know how. Rather than scream at him, gently explain your disappointment and suggest he treat you to something extra special as a peacemaking gesture.
Next year, give him a list with details and prices so he makes the right choice of present for you.
Here, Susan Quilliam outlines the ten most common relationship difficulties couples' experience over Christmas and how to cope
There are many reasons why the Christmas holidays can leave even the happiest couples' slightly frazzled and fractious with one another. It's the combination of family parties, constant planning, too much food, alcohol and time at home, which can sour your festive mood and leave you seething with irritation. If you felt frustrated with your partner over Christmas, make sure you iron out the problems and start the New Year afresh.
He didn't deliver in the present department
You made a real effort with his present and he clearly didn't. Women often believe that the present a man gives is a sign of his love. Wrong! Men aren't natural present givers and are often scared of getting it wrong. They settle for something small or traditional whereas we want them to be extravagant and creative. If you do feel disappointed, try not to sulk. He wanted to do his best for you, but he didn't know how. Rather than scream at him, gently explain your disappointment and suggest he treat you to something extra special as a peacemaking gesture.
Next year, give him a list with details and prices so he makes the right choice of present for you.
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