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The holiday season brings a mix of joy, pressure, expectations, and family dynamics. For many couples, this time of year highlights both the strengths in the relationship and the areas where stress tends to surface. Between packed schedules, differing traditions, financial pressures, and emotional triggers, it’s easy for couples to feel disconnected or overwhelmed. The good news? With intention and communication, the holidays can become a time of deeper connection - not confl

For many people, the holiday season brings warmth, celebration, and a sense of togetherness. But for others, this time of year activates stress, grief, loneliness, difficult family dynamics, or emotional exhaustion. If the holidays feel hard for you this year, you’re not doing anything wrong - you’re having a very human response to a very emotionally complex season.

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