UK Wedding News
28/11/2012
At least half of us argue on a daily basis during our annual holiday the poll found.
Where to spend Christmas Day and who to spend it with can be the root cause of a number of unpleasant family rows.
The study of 2,000 Brits conducted by a holiday rentals website, found that almost half of respondents argue up to five times during the festive season.
Which side of the family to visit or invite over for Christmas is the second biggest cause of rows. A further 26 per cent bicker about how much money to spend on one another, and their friends and family. Other clangers include who carves the turkey, who does the washing up and what to watch on TV.
Families and couples are certainly feeling under more pressure at Christmas than other time of year, according to Relate, the relationship support charity. Despite this, the majority of people do agree on one thing - that being together as family is the most important thing overall. Over 70 per cent of survey respondents agreed with this unanimously and 1 in 3 said Christmas was a good time to go away with family and friends. Booking a private cottage or going away on a skiing or winter sun holiday were popular choices for those Brits who had gone away from home in the past during the festive period.
"A relaxing and restful Christmas break away from home is a brilliant way of ensuring the festivities don't spark off any family fireworks at home," comments Andy Cockburn, HomeAway UK Regional Director.
Psychologist Dr Sandi Mann, Director of the Mind Training Clinic in Manchester, agrees that getting away is a great coping tactic. "Family dynamics can be so ingrained, resulting in bad behavioural ruts," she says. "It is very common to associate a venue - be it your own home or a relative's - with ill feeling from recurring arguments that crop up every year. If we are not in our usual habitats we are less likely to revert to type."
Top 10 rows during Christmas
1. Where to spend Christmas Day
2. Which family to visit
3. How much to spend on other people
4. Who cooks the Christmas dinner
5. How much to spend on each other
6. Who does the washing up
7. Having to work too much over the holiday
8. Which movie or TV programme to watch
9. Whether to go out for Christmas dinner or stay at home
10. What presents to buy for the kids
(GK)
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Top Marital Christmas Rows Revealed
A new survey reveals the number 1 marital row is where to spend Christmas Day, research has found.At least half of us argue on a daily basis during our annual holiday the poll found.
Where to spend Christmas Day and who to spend it with can be the root cause of a number of unpleasant family rows.
The study of 2,000 Brits conducted by a holiday rentals website, found that almost half of respondents argue up to five times during the festive season.
Which side of the family to visit or invite over for Christmas is the second biggest cause of rows. A further 26 per cent bicker about how much money to spend on one another, and their friends and family. Other clangers include who carves the turkey, who does the washing up and what to watch on TV.
Families and couples are certainly feeling under more pressure at Christmas than other time of year, according to Relate, the relationship support charity. Despite this, the majority of people do agree on one thing - that being together as family is the most important thing overall. Over 70 per cent of survey respondents agreed with this unanimously and 1 in 3 said Christmas was a good time to go away with family and friends. Booking a private cottage or going away on a skiing or winter sun holiday were popular choices for those Brits who had gone away from home in the past during the festive period.
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"A relaxing and restful Christmas break away from home is a brilliant way of ensuring the festivities don't spark off any family fireworks at home," comments Andy Cockburn, HomeAway UK Regional Director.
Psychologist Dr Sandi Mann, Director of the Mind Training Clinic in Manchester, agrees that getting away is a great coping tactic. "Family dynamics can be so ingrained, resulting in bad behavioural ruts," she says. "It is very common to associate a venue - be it your own home or a relative's - with ill feeling from recurring arguments that crop up every year. If we are not in our usual habitats we are less likely to revert to type."
Top 10 rows during Christmas
1. Where to spend Christmas Day
2. Which family to visit
3. How much to spend on other people
4. Who cooks the Christmas dinner
5. How much to spend on each other
6. Who does the washing up
7. Having to work too much over the holiday
8. Which movie or TV programme to watch
9. Whether to go out for Christmas dinner or stay at home
10. What presents to buy for the kids
(GK)
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