How to keep your relationship on track over Stressmas

It’s a hectic time of year for most, and the pressure can lead to arguments among couples with different priorities. Leading US relationship experts say focusing on small acts of kindness can help to diffuse the tension

'A lot of people don’t ask for what they want or talk about how they would like Christmas to go'

’Tis the season to be jolly. But the festive season can also be a flashpoint for conflict as simmering tensions come up against unrealistic expectations to have the ‘perfect’ Christmas. 

The first post-lockdown celebration brings extra pressures as people attempt to make up for lost time with family, friends, and loved ones. For those in relationships, who have spent the last few years in close quarters, adding Christmas preparations into the mix could lead to bubbling resentments boiling over.