Published On 01 Dec 2014
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Winter holidays are a stressful time for everyone, from families to single people, but they can put extra pressure on your relationship. With a little planning and compromise, you can make sure that the holiday stress won’t have you screaming at each other for no good reason.
Learn how to avoid holiday fights by giving each other enough space and making sure that you focus on communication so things don’t get out of control.
Compromise for the Perfect Holiday Plan
Some of the worst fights can actually start before the holidays, when you’re struggling to figure out who’s family you’ll spend the special days with. If your important holiday destinations are very far apart, you’ll have to rotate every year, but when you can attend more than one party or see more family in shorter visits, that’s the right way to go.
Discuss the Budget and Stick to It
If your finances are tied together, one of the easiest ways to avoid holiday fights is to plan your budget in advance and stick to it. Avoiding impulse purchases or big unplanned expenses if you’re throwing a holiday party. It might also be wise to stick to a budget when it comes to buying presents for each other, so neither of you overspends.
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