Frankie Bridge has admitted that she feels ‘pressure’ to feel ‘happy’ at Christmas as she reflects on her decision to share a snap of herself crying online.
The 33-year-old singer has spoken candidly about the ‘expectations’ surrounding the Christmas holidays, revealing that she has been going through a ‘very low point’ in recent days.
Earlier this week, Frankie took to Instagram to share a selfie of herself crying after a therapy session, looking very dejected in the snap.
Difficulties: Frankie Bridge has admitted that she feels ‘pressure’ to feel ‘happy’ at Christmas as she reflects on her decision to share a snap of herself crying online.
Appearing on the Loose Women panel on Thursday, Frankie reflected on her decision to post the photograph.
She admitted that although she loves Christmas and describes herself as ‘Mrs. Claus,’ she admitted that she struggles with the pressure to keep everyone happy.
She explained: ‘Actually, this time of year comes a lot of pressure. You can’t necessarily do exactly what you want to do, you’re traveling here, there and everywhere, you’re trying to keep everyone happy.
“Even though it’s something I love, I find that when I’m supposed to feel happy in a situation, I feel that pressure.”
Upset: Earlier this week, Frankie had taken to Instagram to share a selfie of herself crying after a therapy session and she could be seen looking very dejected in the snap
The former The Saturdays star said she felt it was important to share the candid selfie to show her followers that she’s not always smiling and partying.
“I’m literally Mrs. Claus, I love Christmas, I love the run-up, I love decorations,” the mother-of-two said.
“I was aware that I had this low moment and I thought I would share it because all everyone sees is me at all my Christmas parties and with the girls and it all looks like fun and games.”
Christmas: The singer, 33, has spoken candidly about the ‘expectations’ surrounding the Christmas holidays, revealing that she has been through a ‘very low point’ in recent days
Posting the tearful selfie, she added: “I wasn’t sure if I should share in case I knocked other people down if they’re feeling festive.”
Frankie admitted that she also finds the period between Christmas and New Years a “struggle”.
‘The time between Christmas and New Years is a struggle. You’re looking forward to the New Year, and I’m wondering if I should fill in my face or get a juice cleanse,” she said.
Exercise: On Tuesday, Frankie took to Instagram to share a photo of herself crying after a therapy session and then went for a pilates session with her husband Wayne Bridge
‘It should be about being with friends and family. But as we all know, expectations are high.
On Tuesday, Frankie took to Instagram to share a photo of herself crying after a therapy session.
“Puffy eyes after therapy and a red runny nose…because Christmas isn’t all parties and presents (sic),” she wrote in her candid post.
In the snapshot, she could be seen with tears in her eyes, posing in a navy blue hooded jumper and without makeup.
Later that day, Frankie enjoyed a Pilates session with her husband Wayne Bridge and posted a mirror selfie of the two at the gym.
“Introduced Wayne to Tower at UPilates Studio,” her post read.
Frankie has been married to former Chelsea and England footballer Wayne, 42, since 2014 and the couple have two children together: Parker, nine, and Carter, seven.
Family: Frankie has been married to former Chelsea and England footballer Wayne, 42, since 2014 and the couple have two children together: Parker, nine, and Carter, seven.