This will be the 7th Christmas Joel and I have shared together as a married couple. Christmas or any holiday can be stressful on a couple, especially new couples. You now have two sets of families to visit and you are splitting your time between your family and your spouses family. I can speak from experience that this was hard in the beginning. I had special memories and traditions that I wanted to continue with my family but wanted to include my husband now. Joel also wanted to share his traditions with me. How do you fit all this in in ONE day? Both of our families lived within an hour from each other so that made splitting time much easier. We have had many debates and discussions about how we will spend our time. We have to and still are working through it, even more so since we have a child.
Here are 5 key pointers that helped us enjoy our Holiday trips home:
1. Have discussions with your family about your plans before you travel so no one has false expectations.
2. Be considerate of your spouse and the fact that he or she may or may not feel as comfortable as you are around your family.
3. Be inclusive of your spouse. Fill him or her in on the traditions and explain why it is so special to your family.
4. Be thankful that you now two sets of families to celebrate with.
5. Prayer and patience will be your best tools.
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