Why are the holidays so stressful???

[spinzone]

It’s that time of year again, the beginning of the end, or more commonly referred to as the holidays. As wonderful as the holidays might be, it also happens to be the most stressful and depressing time of the year for some. Today I want to discuss the one factor of stress, the holiday party. Now if you are putting one on, be it for family, friends

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The holiday "party"

[anonymous]

Good thing you only have one significant other, or else you'd be looking at multiples of 7! You know 14, 21, etc.

Eat, visit, try to be merry!

Lostmom

The Aforementioned Holiday Parties

[anonymous]

I am the significant other mentioned in the last post. I have to say that my boyfriend, particularly around the holidays, likes to exaggerate. Let it be known that:

A) When he informed me of his office party being re-scheduled, I did NOT say that now we could go to another one of mine. I said that now I could go to another one of mine...

B)The only two--that's right, TWO (not seven)-- holiday parties that we are going to are the ones for my work. As well it should be, because I've worked there for 9 months and he has never stepped foot near one of our monthly events.

I'm not stupid. I know that the holiday party evokes fear in anti-social males' hearts all over the world. And in all honesty, that's alright with me. If I am either suffering or depressed at Christmastime, he's going down with me.

Re:The Significant Other

[anonymous]

How, pray tell, can you be depressed for the holidays with such a "hottie" significant other. You'd think you'd want him somewhere all to yourself. It's not about the parties, it's about the time together - and I know that's a good thing!