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CHRISTMAS RELATIONSHIP TIPS

Do: Get some rest. Even those who don't feel they've done as such as other years need rest. Prioritise some downtime and try to see your partner gets some.

Do: Let the little things go. hen everyone's exhausted arguments can flare out of nowhere. So pick your battles breathe and let as any of the little annoyances go as you can.

Do: Argue in the present. If your partner hasn't done the dishes today it s about the dishes. Its note every little thing they ever did wrong.

Don’t: Drink too much. Alcohol is fuel for conflict. Substances are too.

Don’t: Overdo the spending. oney is one of the top pressure points for couples. So stay within your budget when buying gifts and food.

Don’t: Keep score. Relationships are not sport. Focus on what you can give to the relationship not what you can get.

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