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Does anyone else really dread the winter holidays?
I do. I wish I did not, but I can't hide it.
My wife told me tonight that she is trying to understand why I hate this time of year so much. Ifeel like a piece of poop for not being in the "spirit" but it has always been hell for me. I can fake it for my kids, but it seems odd that not being into the winter holidays should put a huge strain on my relationship. Any comments please.
I do. I wish I did not, but I can't hide it.
My wife told me tonight that she is trying to understand why I hate this time of year so much. Ifeel like a piece of poop for not being in the "spirit" but it has always been hell for me. I can fake it for my kids, but it seems odd that not being into the winter holidays should put a huge strain on my relationship. Any comments please.
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I'm right here with you sfpunk waiting for some comments. Good topic by the way.
However....I have friends and relatives that survive the holidays by the skin of their teeth.
It's ok to just be different.
It could be the weather. It could be the lack of sunshine. It could be the knowledge that the day after the hoopla is a let-down.
Whatever it is for you that makes the holidays a bummer, just ask for some love and patience.
Faking it for the kids? Maybe I'm wrong, but do it. They can only benefit from thinking Dad is excited...if not for himself, then for them.
Aslo, we're the grownups. It's like when you first fall in love. You keep loving, but you never can get back those butterflies and heart-thumps of the first weeks.
That's normal. The holidays lose the "magic" when you don't believe in Santa. When instead of getting gifts, you have to worry about $$.
Let you wife and kids have their fun. And just love them for it.
Then all the extra obligations. Family both sides either coming or going. Travel. Oooo, travel is a trigger for me. Then all those Christmas parties and that 'special' ever so special gift for each.
Coping strategies is what I just journaled.
Cross your fingers and pray if you pray.