6 Ways to Holiday-Proof Your Relationship

There is nothing like a little holiday pressure to push a normal couple over the edge. If you find yourselves sniping instead of singing carols, try a few of these techniques to restore your love and holiday joy: 1) plan a few surprises for your partner to ensure kinder feelings. 2) Talk don’t text, it keeps judgment and misunderstandings to a minimum. 3) Check-in regularly and schedule meaningful time together. 4) Don’t argue if you don’t have to. Be thoughtful and compromise. 5) Time and money are stretched during the holidays; get the most out of your time together. 6) Look at your expectations truthfully; work with your partner, not against him or her.

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