The stress of Christmas, financial pressure and family politics are all magnified at this time of year.
Mr Singh said: "Any post-holiday break, when you get a period of intense time with each other, you start to wonder if you belong together.Relate has issued a seven-point list to help you avoid any fallouts over the festive break, including cutting back on alcohol, sharing the workload and making time for yourself and your partner.The latest divorce figures, released last year, revealed the divorce rate for heterosexual couples in the UK dropped dramatically in 2018 with 90,871 divorces of heterosexual couples in England and Wales compared with 101,669 divorces in 2017.He said: "Your argument might start with the dishes before escalating to 'you never listen to me'. The first working Monday of the year is a dark day for love Before you take any final decisions, here are some thoughts for you.This morning I noted that, predictably, my Twitter feed was full of family lawyers and commentators tweeting about the big D day, albeit mainly in objection to the concept.Professional help can be invaluable when working to save a marriage. What I would also say is that if I looked for times of peak enquiries across the year looking back over many years, the one thing I’ve learned is that it is entirely unpredictable. As a life coach who specializes in helping people navigate major life transitions, I often encounter people in the depths of despair. All rights reserved.There was an error submitting the form. "Anxieties come up and you get time to think and evaluate, and you come up wanting to work things out. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles.
Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates.Enter your email to follow new comments on this article.“But many couples wait until after the festive season has finished, to avoid spoiling the holidays for their children, extended families, or even for their soon-to-be-ex spouse over the holiday period.”Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Divorce Day.
However, guess what dear readers, it’s only the first working Monday in January and the start of the first 5-day working week of 2020. Most of the time you're taking care of things rather than wondering what's next in your life.
Make sure you both speak respectfully to each other and listen to what the other person says.