Relationships Crack Under Christmas Stress

Supposedly a time of happiness for families, why is Christmas the peak season for relationship breakdown? Varying expectations of what makes the perfect Christmas, too much alcohol, who’s controlling the TV remote and quality of presents are all potential areas for argument. Partners and relatives are disappointed and dissatisfied, loyalties are torn, tensions are high and the outcome is often conflict. This additional stress and the arguments which ensue appear more serious against a backdrop of peace and good will.

Greg Paine, MD of Armchair Advice comments ‘New Year is generally the busiest time of year for divorce lawyers as fragile relationships break up under the additional strain of the Christmas festivities. So who do you turn to for advice and support when the cracks appear in your relationship –Armchair Advice can provide helpful strategies and some of the answers to relationship problems.’

Armchair Advice gives comprehensive advice on all aspects of troubled relationships, including offering moral support via the forum – a big growth area on the site as people identify with others in similar situations. It also includes topical tips on how to address the key issues which help to cause relationship problems at Christmas.

Greg comments ‘We are all pressurised to have the perfect Christmas, happy to be with family and friends – the reality is more of indiscretions at office parties, overspending, juggling time with family, parents and in-laws, and one or other partner perceived as not pulling their weight in the quest for the elusive picture perfect festivities. It’s a recipe for disaster and can easily expose underlying cracks in a relationship’.

Armchair Advice has the answers, whether it be preventative – with helpful hints and tips on how to spot the early signs of potential problems and how to avoid them – right through to finding a relationship counsellor, financial expert or divorce lawyer in your town. It is the only web site that deals with relationship breakdown from start to finish, encompassing all issues from hard fact to emotional and moral support.

Visit Armchairadvice.co.uk to find out more.