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I dated off and on for awhile, but was single for Christmas for 5 years. The family stuff can be bad or good depending on perspective, but I always put up a little tree in my apartment and even though it used up my electric bill a little it was well worth it. Just try not to be bitter. If you have to make some real egg nog and put on a good movie (provided you are not with your fam for it).
Do you guys still put a Christmas tree up and celebrate the holiday? I thought of not wasting the time or money, but I like the holiday spirit. I don't need to be bitter about anything...
I never decorate for any holiday. But then, I also don't decorate in general. My apartment is literally just a couple of rooms where I keep my stuff, and none of my stuff is decorative in any way. Pure utility.
I'm going to be completely alone for the holidays, as I'll be living in a city where I don't know a single person. Oddly, I think I'm looking forward to it, especially considering I'll be working on Christmas even and Christmas day, as well as New Years eve and New Years day. That will keep me busy
Even when I was with my ex I essentially spent the holidays alone. He HATED my family so he opted to not go to any of my family functions. His parents were hippies who didn't celebrate holidays and they didn't really like me anyway so we spent nearly every holiday apart. We even went to separate parties on New Years for 3 of the 4 years we were together. No tree, no decorations, and rarely an exchange of presents.
So, in all honesty, if I did have someone to spend the holidays with I think I'd feel MORE uncomfortable because I've never actually been in that situation before.
I'm going to be completely alone for the holidays, as I'll be living in a city where I don't know a single person. Oddly, I think I'm looking forward to it, especially considering I'll be working on Christmas even and Christmas day, as well as New Years eve and New Years day. That will keep me busy
Even when I was with my ex I essentially spent the holidays alone. He HATED my family so he opted to not go to any of my family functions. His parents were hippies who didn't celebrate holidays and they didn't really like me anyway so we spent nearly every holiday apart. We even went to separate parties on New Years for 3 of the 4 years we were together. No tree, no decorations, and rarely an exchange of presents.
So, in all honesty, if I did have someone to spend the holidays with I think I'd feel MORE uncomfortable because I've never actually been in that situation before.
It's all about compromise. If you don't want to do that it's a lot easier to spend the holidays alone. There are moments in holidays where I wish I was home playing Halo or Call of Duty on my one TV with Christmas story on repeat in the next room. Blissful....get's lonely around bed time.
I'm going to be completely alone for the holidays, as I'll be living in a city where I don't know a single person. Oddly, I think I'm looking forward to it, especially considering I'll be working on Christmas even and Christmas day, as well as New Years eve and New Years day. That will keep me busy
Even when I was with my ex I essentially spent the holidays alone. He HATED my family so he opted to not go to any of my family functions. His parents were hippies who didn't celebrate holidays and they didn't really like me anyway so we spent nearly every holiday apart. We even went to separate parties on New Years for 3 of the 4 years we were together. No tree, no decorations, and rarely an exchange of presents.
So, in all honesty, if I did have someone to spend the holidays with I think I'd feel MORE uncomfortable because I've never actually been in that situation before.
I'm 1,200 miles away from all my family, and living in a new town alone, while my ex wife is one hour away.
I was alone for Thanksgiving, and will be completely alone for the rest of the holidays too.
This is the happiest I've ever been during the holidays.
I'm even "hibernating" from dating because honestly - I don't want to deal with someone elses family at the moment, mainly the strong emotions that go with the holidays.
It's awkward, puzzling, and I'm glad I get to skip them this year.
A few coworkers know my situation, and I'm honestly afraid of them trying to be nice and include me in their gatherings. Someone already brought me a thanksgiving meal, while I appreciated it, I didn't know if I was suppose to be excited/happy/grateful etc.
My cousin back in my home state is recently divorced too, but he posts how "down" he is on facebook and how "nice" it is to have family to spend the holidays with while he's going through it.
This is my first holiday season alone in 8 yrs, but my child's first holiday season at all. I won't be decorating - too busy finding a new job and new home, getting set up. But, I will be sure to be near family as the days roll around. No presents for anyone this year, too broke. Just going to enjoy the time as it has been 3 years since I spent the holidays with my family.
I'm pretty broke too actually, so no presents to give are definitely good. Maybe I won't put anything up this year unless I can get them for free or dirt cheap.
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