{"id":28583,"date":"2021-12-08T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/?p=28583"},"modified":"2024-07-17T09:59:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T16:59:10","slug":"how-to-survive-the-holidays-after-a-breakup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/breaking-up\/how-to-survive-the-holidays-after-a-breakup\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Advice On How To Survive The Holidays After A Breakup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Knowing how to survive the holidays after a breakup can be tricky. You\u2019re deep in the throes of cuffing season<\/a>, but it feels like you\u2019re the only one who just got uncuffed. And, while the festive season is all about spending time with loved ones, it\u2019s also the time of year in which said loved ones ask questions like, \u201cSo, planning for any kids soon? The clock is ticking.\u201d Or \u201cHasn\u2019t that boyfriend of yours proposed yet?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those questions can get annoying even when your relationship is in a stable spot. But they become far worse when they get asked when you\u2019re still reeling from a recent breakup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking up around the holidays can be especially difficult. While your friends are bringing home their significant others to meet the family<\/a>, you\u2019re just focusing on how to survive the coming months. If you\u2019re struggling with a holiday breakup, we\u2019ve put together seven tips that can help you get through it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Survive the Holidays After a Breakup: 7 Top Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Don\u2019t miss out on your favorite parts of the holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re trying to figure out how to survive the holidays after a breakup, being around people can feel difficult. Before your relationship ended, you probably didn\u2019t notice how many couples ice skate together during the holiday season. Now, even if you usually love skating, you might be inclined to sit out going to the rink this year to avoid the seemingly endless stream of happy couples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re someone who ordinarily loves the holidays though, don\u2019t let the breakup take away the joy of the festive season. Yes, this year will be harder than the last, but there\u2019s still good cheer to be had. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always good to have an out for if things get too hard as well. If you\u2019re invited to a friend\u2019s party, bring a plus one that\u2019s not a date so that you have someone by your side if you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed. Also, give your host a heads up that you might end up ducking out early. Part of surviving the holidays after a breakup is giving yourself a break and an excuse to do what you need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Try to avoid letting your emotions fester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important not to squash your feelings for the sake of everyone else\u2019s holiday. It\u2019s okay to talk to friends and family about how you\u2019re struggling. They want to be there for you, but they can\u2019t if they don\u2019t know how you\u2019re hurting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just remember that there\u2019s a time and a place. Talking to a friend one-on-one over a pre-Christmas brunch is different from bringing up your breakup in every conversation you have at a party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Be prepared for questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seems like a double-edged sword, right? You shouldn\u2019t talk about your breakup with everyone throughout the holidays, but your family keeps bringing it up. While there\u2019s nothing you can do to permanently shut down those invasive questions, coming prepared with a canned answer can help navigate those frustrating waters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even family members with the best of intentions can end up triggering difficult feelings, but having a standard answer can discourage any more questions. The next time your mom says, \u201cAre you sure it\u2019s over? You seemed like such a good match,\u201d simply respond, \u201cWe decided we don\u2019t work well together as a couple and we\u2019ll not be getting back together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that\u2019s not enough, say outright that you do not want to talk about it anymore because you\u2019d rather focus on enjoying the holidays together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Watch your alcohol intake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When thinking about how to survive the holidays after a breakup, you might be tempted to drown your sorrows in glass after glass of wine. And while that might feel good at the start, it\u2019ll only make things worse later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol\u2019s a depressant, so you\u2019ll likely feel really low when you wake up in the morning \u2014 hungover \u2014 and discover the 15 drunken text messages that you sent to your ex the night before. Try to steer clear of downing shots for the sake of your sanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. If you already bought a gift, return it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you break up with someone right before the gift-giving season, get rid of that gift. Don\u2019t send it to your ex anonymously, don\u2019t re-gift it, just get rid of it. Allowing that gift to take up space in your mind will make the holidays much harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Take a break from social media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think that you\u2019re seeing couples everywhere in real life around the holidays, social media is going to be worse. Instagram is filled with perfect couple photos, complete with filters and a whole lot of staging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though you know in the back of your mind that these photos aren\u2019t real life, it\u2019s still going to hurt to see all those \u201chappy\u201d couples, so take a social media break for the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. No holiday rebounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you run into your high school ex or just happen to match with an old crush on Zoosk<\/a>, don\u2019t fall into the trap of the rebound. You\u2019re not ready for another relationship. Plus, \u201cno strings attached\u201d doesn\u2019t usually work when it\u2019s with people you have to see regularly (or may end up running into every time you go see your parents). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend some time reconnecting with yourself and focus on being with non-romantic loved ones who can help you to survive the holidays after a tough breakup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embrace Singledom This Holiday Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not the first person to wonder how to survive the holidays after a breakup. They\u2019re hard at any time of the year but come November and December, they get tougher. Yet, there\u2019s still reason to be positive! Although the fact that you\u2019re single this festive season<\/a> probably means that it won\u2019t be as carefree as the last year, keeping these seven tips in mind can help to ensure that you still have a happy holiday season with your loved ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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