Anyone else glad Xmas & New Year's Eve is over?

[newdecade20]

Just that really. Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed Christmas outings and buying presents for people. Overall I've enjoyed the break and I am lucky to have had a Christmas meal with family.

However, being single and having no kids, I've felt quite lonely on some days during the break.

I have friends but most of them are busy with family during Christmas.

@newdecade20, yes, even though I have enjoyed spending time with family. I am newly single after long marriage with no kids, and that side of things has been very hard. I know I’m not alone in being in this situation. It has been and will continue to be very lonely. Thanks for sharing and giving others the chance to respond to say how they are feeling.

I too am glad. My partner is not pulling his weight and this time of year just emphasizes how rubbish he is. I'll be glad to go back to work. At least if I work hard I get praised!

Yes! I am so glad. But I’m also excited for this year!

Yep cant wait to get back to normality

started diet and life makeover today so I hope it lasts longer than tonight

Yes I am too. Had an almighty argument with my boyfriend on Christmas Eve so hardly saw each other all week. So not been very nice.
Hoping the routines of work and school etc will help things get back to normal .

Me! 🖐
Although for kind of opposite reason to you OP. Married but not very happily and finding it draining, exhausting and lonely all at the same time.
Also facing up to the reality of what it would mean to either:

• leave things as they are (depressing thought that I could be in the same position next years)
• bite the bullet and end things (depressing thought about what could be a long and protracted acrimonious split, issues with money etc and then facing being a single parent and single person for the next ? Many years when I’ve been in this relationship since 21, never lived alone and never slept with anyone else) - I’m 38 now.

Both options are bloody scary.

Relieved it's over too, although now I'm starting to dread Valentine's Day, it's only six weeks away :(

Me..I am glad its all over...I thrive on routine and although work is tough and chuck in school runs and all that demands of my time I feel better than being at home. I dont rest at home yet I feel unproductive. Roll on monday when normality kicks back in.

Yep totally! Me, Dp and DTs have been so I'll we've been stuck in the whole holiday, all I've done is scroll on social media and see what an amazing time everyone is having. I've been very very low today. Don't even know how to snap out of it!

Ps sorry yours hasn't been great either :(

Yep. Very glad. Life can now resume without the kids constantly being sugared up and playing computer games!

Me. Second year alone, currently going through acrimonious divorce after very long marriage. Festive season really emphasises feeling of loss of a large extended family on my STBXHs side who’ve also been my family for nearly 30 years. Looking forward to getting back to normality and routine.
to everyone who’s struggled these last few days

Yes I had a lovely Christmas but last night was the worst new year I've ever had. I feel hurt and sad today. Hopefully things will get better but I'm not holding my breath.

Yes 🙌🏼

I’ve felt quite overwhelmed by the demands of my wider family, and how bonkers my mother is. So yes, I’m pleased it’s all over. However after going out today and realising I’ve just got January to look forward to, I don’t know why I’m so pleased

YES

Yes I am. The pressure of it all.
@Sharkyfan I hope you can make the right decision. Courage.

Thanks for your comments.

As FVFrog said to those that have struggled.

Here's to better times in 2020

Yes, Christmas was fine but NYE was the first one Ive spent being single for years. I found it very lonely, especially waking up alone this morning. Missing my exdp very much.

@Sharkyfan is your marriage irrepairable? Do you think some marriage guidance could help?

So glad. Spent NYE alone, with some beloved pets. It’s the third year in a row I’ve been alone for it. When I woke up this morning I instantly felt less depressed.

@RickOShay and @Cherrygirl3
Thanks
Would marriage guidance help? I suspect not but I am up for trying it. One of my plans for 2019 is to ask him again if he will come to counselling with me (he has previously said no) and if not then go alone.

That’s a good idea. I think you have to be as sure as you can that you tried everything you could. Try to stay strong

I’m glad it’s over. Had a lovely christmas with adult children but it’s New Year’s Eve that gets to me. Third year being single after 27 years of marriage. Last night just felt down. I don’t miss ex (glad he’s gone) but sometimes miss the security of a relationship and wonder at 55 if I will be single forever. Woke up this morning my normal happy self and back to normal.

I dread it - Christmas, boxing day and new years eve - EVERY year. Same format, same people, same boring shit year in year out. I adore my husband and am very close to my family until this season rolls around and they all drink too much and Im made to feel like a bore because I'm just not bothered about drinking/ late parties/dancing. I would have loved a credible excuse to stay in on Nye!

If I sound boring I'm really not. I'm the only one who has to work (retail) I think I'd go mad if the season wasn't punctured with days in here and there. They all have 2 weeks off and do fuck all. I can't wait for normal service to resume and I'm so glad it's all over.

Vonherr, me too, same old routine every year. I just find it boring, have no idea why people get so excited as they did the exact same thing a year ago.

However I have enjoyed having 2 weeks off and doing very little, apart from long chats with DH, cuddling on the sofa every evening knowing there's no work the next day, watching loads of TV, something I don't normally do. We haven't had anybody over, nor been to anyone's place, so it's been just us for the first time ever. DCs are teens so do their own thing.

Would happily do the same next year, it was like Christmas holidays but without Christmas. Lovely.