New Year, newly single.
January often sees an increase in breakups, with the first working Monday of the year being called “Divorce Day.”
Many couples see the holiday season as the end of their relationship and tend to wait until the new year to avoid a messy holiday breakup, making January the most difficult month for couples.
The month has even earned the title “Divorce Month” in legal circles.
“It’s absolutely true that the first month of the year, and especially the first half of the year, is the peak for both new clients and divorce filings,” attorney Laura Wasser, who has represented many clients, told USA Today. celebrities in their divorces. in 2019. “Definitely that first week (after the holidays) is always very busy.”
A 2016 study from the University of Washington found that in Washington state, divorce filings from 2001 to 2015 saw an increase in filings in January compared to December.
Additionally, a 2020 study by Richard Nelson, compiled ahead of Divorce Day, found that searches like “diY divorce,” “quick divorce,” and “divorce my partner” increased by over 100% over the year young. Searches for divorce lawyers also increased by 30% in January.
“Where the problems already exist, with the stress of creating the perfect Christmas and the money woes that often accompany this, many couples often see the Christmas period as the last straw in their relationship,” said Alberta Tevie, consultant solicitor at Richard Nelson. Daily Mail.
“The stress of spending time with relatives, cooking an elaborate meal and giving and receiving gifts can be overwhelming for some people,” she added. “They stay for the Christmas period, often for the sake of their children and family, but the threads of their relationship unravel soon after.”
“The reason this happens is that we may have put up with our partner, their behavior, family or friends, and once the end of the year comes we reassess how the year has been and often make a conscious decision to start the new year new. ”, psychotherapist Dr. Karen Phillip explained about The Carousel.
She indicated that as people begin to think about their goals for the coming year and reflect on the year that was, they may find that they feel angry, upset or disappointed in their relationship and want to get rid of the burden on the year. new.
“People are thinking about New Year’s resolutions at this time of year and how they can improve their lives. “Sometimes the best improvement you can make is to free yourself from the limitations you’ve been experiencing,” said Phillip, author of OMG We’re Getting Married – 7 Essential Things to Know Before Saying I Do.
To navigate the complex emotions of a divorce in January, it’s important to allow yourself to feel your emotions and give yourself time to grieve, a psychologist wrote for Forbes.
Since divorce is an “emotionally charged” life event, it is also advisable not to make any major life changes during it.
Additionally, if you have children, be sure to prioritize your child’s well-being and implement routines and a co-parenting strategy to help them adjust to a changing environment.
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