Relationship experts warn of upcoming 'Divorce Day' and explain why January sees a spike in breakups
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The first working Monday in January has long held the grim nickname of 'Divorce Day' - with January seeing a spike in breakups. Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip revealed the New Year is often the most difficult month for couples as it’s thought that the busy festive period is the last straw for many relationships.
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However people tend to wait until January to avoid a messy break up over the Christmas holidays. Speaking to The Carousel she said: 'December is a very high stress month, money is often tight, anxiety is heightened and time is stretched. 'We may have tolerated our partner, their behaviour, family or friends, and once the end of the year is upon us we reassess what the year has been like and often make a conscious decision to start the new year fresh.
The author of OMG We’re Getting Married – 7 Essential Things To Know Before We Say I Do, also revealed this time of year is popular for break ups because you have been around your family, friends and support systems over the Christmas which might give extra strength.
She added: 'Regardless if you were the person left or did the leaving, it is a huge life-changing event, a loss of your family unit and time is needed to recover. The more support you receive the better positioned you are.'. Meanwhile, professional dating coach Jacob Lucas told The Independent: ‘Tensions start building up and building up, before they explode a little bit, like a pressure cooker. Then it goes to the point of "I’ve had enough of this, it’s been too much."'.
