The first working Monday in January has long had the grim nickname “Divorce Day,” and January saw a spike in breakups.
Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip revealed that New Year is often the most difficult month for couples, with the busy festive period believed to be the last straw for many relationships.
However, people tend to wait until January to avoid a messy breakup over the Christmas holidays.
talking to The carousel She said: ‘December is a high-stress month, money is often tight, anxiety increases and time is running out.
‘We may have tolerated our partner, their behaviour, family or friends, and once the end of the year comes, we re-evaluate how the year has been and often make the conscious decision to start the new year anew.
The author of Oh My God, We’re Getting Married: 7 Essential Things We Need to Know Before Saying Yes also revealed that this time of year is popular for breakups because you’ve been around your family, friends, and support systems over Christmas. , which could give you additional strength.
He added: “Regardless of whether you were the person who left or you were the person who left, it is a hugely life-changing event, a loss of your family unit and it takes time to recover.” The more support you receive, the better positioned you will be.”
Meanwhile, professional dating coach Jacob Lucas said the independent: ‘Tensions start to build and build, before exploding a little, like a pressure cooker. Then it gets to the point of “I’ve had enough of this, it’s been too much.”
Relationship experts have explained why January sees a rise in breakups and divorces and why the first Monday in January has long had its grim nickname “Divorce Day” (file image)
Another expert stated that divorce may simply be a New Year’s resolution for some people to improve their lives.
Michelle Smith, a divorce financial analyst, told the New York Daily News that she typically sees an increase in marriage breakups this time of year.
She said: ‘Divorce can often be on the list of New Year’s resolutions. You think: “What do I want from my life this year? “I don’t want to be unhappy anymore.”
TO study by Richard Nelson, compiled ahead of Divorce Day, revealed that searches for “do-it-yourself divorce,” “quick divorce,” and “divorce my partner” increased by more than 100 percent over the New Year.
It also showed that divorce inquiries for lawyers increased by 30 per cent during Divorce Day.
Alberta Tevie, consultant solicitor at Richard Nelson, told Mail Online: “Where problems already exist, with the stress of creating the perfect Christmas and the money problems that often accompany them, many couples often see the Christmas period as the final straw. breaks the camel’s back in their relationship. .
Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip revealed that New Year is often the most difficult month for couples as the busy festive period is believed to be the final straw for many relationships (file image)
‘The stress of spending time with family, cooking an elaborate meal, and giving and receiving gifts can be overwhelming for some people.
“They endure the Christmas period, often for the sake of their children and family, but the threads of their relationship unravel soon after.