Breakup season
The start of the New Year marks a new beginning for everyone. People create healthy habits to carry with them. With this being said, they also drop their unhealthy habits. It’s breakup season!
Once the new year begins people, “might find that they feel angry, upset or disappointed in their relationship and want to get rid of the burden in the new year,” said psychotherapist Dr. Karen Phillip in an interview with the New York Post. People want to start off on a clean slate. The phrase “New Year New Me” is said by lots of people. To create the “New Me” many have personal new year resolutions that focus on self-improvement. Lots of these resolutions will be beneficial for the mind and body. Examples of this would be going to the gym or eating healthier. You could practice meditation to reduce stress, and even work on going to bed earlier. People could also want time to themselves to pick up new hobbies like reading or journaling. Even volunteering in your local community is a great idea. Having time to do all these things can be distracting while in a relationship.
Similarly, friendships have breakups as well. People drop the toxic friends that take over their life. Toxic friendships are those that “consistently make us feel bad or drain our energy, through manipulation or a lack of respect,” said calm.com. These are the friendships that are one-sided. They consist of people who only care about themselves, and never listen when you need them to. It is important to end these friendships in healthy ways to prevent future tension. In order to feel like your best self, this change must take place.
If you are someone who wants to prevent these breakups it is important to maintain clear communication with your partner. If there is any uncertainty between the two of you make sure to talk it out immediately. If you do not prioritize this, there is a great chance your relationships will end up in a split. You should never feel forced into any relationships or friendships that just are not meant to be.
