Relationship experts warn of upcoming ‘Divorce Day’ and explain why January sees a spike in breakups
The first working day of January has long had the grim nickname of ‘Divorce Day’, with January seeing a spike in divorces.
Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip revealed that the New Year is often the most difficult month for couples, as the busy festive season is thought to be the final straw for many relationships.
However, people tend to wait until January to avoid a messy breakup during the Christmas holidays.
Speak with The Carousel she said: ‘December is a high-stress month, money is often tight, anxiety increases and time is stretched.
“We may have tolerated our partner, their behavior, family, or friends, and when the end of the year comes, we reassess how the year has been and often make a conscious decision to start the new year fresh.
The author of OMG We’re Getting Married – 7 Essential Things You Need to Know Before We Say I Do also revealed that this time of year is popular for divorces because you’ve been with your family, friends and support systems over Christmas , which could give extra strength.
She added: ‘Regardless of whether you were the person who left or left, it is a huge life-changing event, the loss of your family unit and it takes time to recover. The more support you get, the better positioned you are.’
Meanwhile, professional dating coach Jacob Lucas said The independent: ‘The tensions keep building, before they explode a little, like a pressure cooker. Then it goes to the point of, ‘I’ve had enough, it’s been too much.’
Relationship experts have explained why January sees a spike in separations and divorces and why the first Monday in January has long had its grim nickname of ‘Divorce Day’ (stock image)
Another expert argued that for some people, divorce may simply be a New Year’s resolution to improve their lives.
Michelle Smith, a divorce financial analyst, told the New York Daily News that she typically sees an increase in failed marriages around this time of year.
She said: ‘Divorce is often on the New Year’s resolution list. You think: “What do I want from my life this year? I don’t want to be unhappy anymore.”
A study by Richard Nelson, compiled ahead of Divorce Day, revealed that searches for ‘DIY divorce’, ‘quick divorce’ and ‘divorce from my spouse’ increased by more than 100 percent during the new year.
It also showed that divorce filings for lawyers increased by 30 percent during Divorce Day.
Alberta Tevie, consultant at Richard Nelson, told Mail Online: ‘Where problems already exist, with the stress of creating the perfect Christmas and the money problems that often come with it, many couples often see the Christmas period as the last straw in their relationship. .
Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip revealed that the New Year is often the most difficult month for couples, as the busy holidays are thought to be the last straw for many relationships (stock image)
‘The stress of spending time with family, cooking a large meal and giving and receiving gifts can be overwhelming for some people.
‘They hang in there over the Christmas period, often for the sake of their children and family, but soon afterwards the threads of their relationship fall apart.