Irish Wedding News
17/12/2013
The average couple will have seven arguments over Christmas, new research has claimed.
The tricky issues topping the list of squabbles include who to visit on Christmas Day as well as how much money to spend on each other and who is responsible for cooking the Christmas dinner.
Where to spend Christmas Day, the temperature of the house and old arguments re-emerging also featured as reasons for a holiday fallout.
In fact, of the 2,000 Britons who were questioned by healthcare provider benenden health for the study, they found that four in 10 admit they have to bite their lip at the Christmas table.
Other subjects blamed for festive feuds include arguments over what to watch on television, a partner drinking too much, who decorates the tree and people arriving late on Christmas Day.
No one helping mum, who washes the dishes and someone picking at the food before it's ready are also guaranteed to start a row.
Elsewhere, and away from the arguments, the poll revealed that a third of couples believed the effort, money and stress that goes into the Christmas period is not worth it. The stress begins to affect people mid-way through December, it is claimed, with the 16th being the average date for the stress to begin. An honest 44% even confessed that Christmas causes them genuine stress. For a further third of respondents, they admitted the festive season sometimes left them feeling depressed, while 43% said the thought of Christmas fills them with dread when it comes to the impact on finances.
The same amount said they feel pressurised into spending a certain amount of money on celebrations, while more than half the parents polled say the pressure to keep up with what other parents are spending on their kids takes its toll. It's probably not surprising therefore to discover that more than half regularly go over their budget. This also has repercussions, with just under a third of those polled putting the majority of the Christmas spending on a credit card.
Paul Keenan, Head of Communications at benenden health, said: "Stress can often mouth over the Christmas period as many of us struggle to cope with our seemingly never-ending to-do lists.
"Financial worries can also become a major source of anxiety over the festive period – but it's crucial that we try not to let issues build up without talking about them.
"All this stress can sometimes have a serious effect on our health and also on relationships with our loved ones – causing arguments and tension, which in turn leads to more stress.
"The Christmas period is, for many of us, a time spent with family and friends and it's important to not let stress get in the way of enjoying it."
(JP)
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Seven Arguments For Couples Over Christmas
The average couple will have seven arguments over Christmas, new research has claimed.
The tricky issues topping the list of squabbles include who to visit on Christmas Day as well as how much money to spend on each other and who is responsible for cooking the Christmas dinner.
Where to spend Christmas Day, the temperature of the house and old arguments re-emerging also featured as reasons for a holiday fallout.
In fact, of the 2,000 Britons who were questioned by healthcare provider benenden health for the study, they found that four in 10 admit they have to bite their lip at the Christmas table.
Other subjects blamed for festive feuds include arguments over what to watch on television, a partner drinking too much, who decorates the tree and people arriving late on Christmas Day.
No one helping mum, who washes the dishes and someone picking at the food before it's ready are also guaranteed to start a row.
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Elsewhere, and away from the arguments, the poll revealed that a third of couples believed the effort, money and stress that goes into the Christmas period is not worth it. The stress begins to affect people mid-way through December, it is claimed, with the 16th being the average date for the stress to begin. An honest 44% even confessed that Christmas causes them genuine stress. For a further third of respondents, they admitted the festive season sometimes left them feeling depressed, while 43% said the thought of Christmas fills them with dread when it comes to the impact on finances.
The same amount said they feel pressurised into spending a certain amount of money on celebrations, while more than half the parents polled say the pressure to keep up with what other parents are spending on their kids takes its toll. It's probably not surprising therefore to discover that more than half regularly go over their budget. This also has repercussions, with just under a third of those polled putting the majority of the Christmas spending on a credit card.
Paul Keenan, Head of Communications at benenden health, said: "Stress can often mouth over the Christmas period as many of us struggle to cope with our seemingly never-ending to-do lists.
"Financial worries can also become a major source of anxiety over the festive period – but it's crucial that we try not to let issues build up without talking about them.
"All this stress can sometimes have a serious effect on our health and also on relationships with our loved ones – causing arguments and tension, which in turn leads to more stress.
"The Christmas period is, for many of us, a time spent with family and friends and it's important to not let stress get in the way of enjoying it."
(JP)
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