So. Much. To. Consider.
So. Much. To. Complete.
So. Much. To. Compare.
Working with couples, we often see so much pressure around the holiday season. The list of things to do is often long requiring more time, attention, and resources from each person. We hear the stories (and stress) of the where, when, and how of spending holidays with extended family. To visit everyone, it is not unusual for couples to tell us that they will be in three different places on Christmas day. Many couples spend much of their holiday driving from place to place. Then there is the pressure of what to gift not only to others, but also to each other.
Like most couples, John and I faced these same issues as newlyweds. Issues to consider; issues to complete, and things to compare. To navigate them well, we had to learn to communicate with clarity, work as a team, prioritize the things that were most important, and set and keep boundaries. Flexibility, humor, healthy expectations, and an ability to see a bigger picture were also all necessary and helpful.
In the 35 years we have celebrated Christmas together, there are many helpful, learning examples to share. I’ve chosen two that stand out as significant…
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