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| Dating During The December-January Period |
Dating during the months of December and
January can be fun since there are a wide range of wintertime activities to
engage in. But for some, this time of
year may pose challenges when it comes to dating for different reasons. Some claim people may take a break from
dating during the month of December and January seems to be a popular month for
breakups. Whether or not this is true,
it is interesting to review reasons behind such claims and get an idea of what
couples can do to keep things interesting during the winter season.
Many people view December as one of the
most festive and joyous times of the year with the holidays, gift giving and
memorable celebrations. So, why would
rumors circulate about people being more likely to take a break from dating
during this month? During the holiday period many people experience high levels
of stress in either trying to please other people or being under pressure to
try and make a good first impression if seeking to meet someone new at a
holiday gathering. Some find it a
challenge to put themselves in a situation that allows them to meet someone
knew.
Another challenge includes many feeling out
of place at holiday gatherings if they are single. This is due to many gatherings,
either at work with co-workers or home with family members, including people
who are already in a committed relationship or married. This may not be a bad thing because studies
have shown than many who are married or in a long term relationship met their
date at a party or celebration. Some
people look to avoid dating during this time of year when their friends decide
to play matchmaker. Basically, some look
to avoid being paired up with someone they may or may share similar interests
with to spare embarrassment or humiliation.
What about January? You would think many
enjoy having that special someone to kiss when the clock strikes midnight on
New Year’s Day. But some experts think
there is a trend with couples breaking up during this time of year more often
than any other time of year. Some feel
that many couples experience a slow time during their relationship sometime
during the fall season but decide to try and work things out because of the
holidays. But on the other hand, many
see January as another opportunity to find a new special someone. There are even online dating conventions that
feature unique opportunities for singles to find a date in the month of
January.
If you are interested in dating during this
time of year it helps to be open to new experiences. Check out places and events that are likely
to have single individuals seeking to meet someone new. If you are actively dating seek fun and
enjoyable activities of interest for you and your date. If you plan to give a gift to your date in
December be considerate with your suggestion, yet you shouldn’t need a high
budget to show your thoughtfulness. This
suggestion may open the possibility for a second date if this is your first.
