I must be the 1% on this, as coming from a divorced family as a young teen never really changed anything for me during the holidays now as an adult. Still enjoy time spent with family and friends when possible. But then again, I try to keep a positive outlook on things and worry less about the things that are not within my control.
I usually love the holidays, as I always enjoy time with my family, but it's been bittersweet the last few years. I don't have to deal with the house-hopping and crowded stores like usual, but it sucks spending Thanksgiving or Christmas alone.
I actually do enjoy hanging out with the wife's family. Ive talked about this with the wife, and we try to do the fun things that make this time of year fun. I think part of it stems from not having lots of fun and good memories earlier in life, and thus nothing to look back on to look forward to.
I make the best of it, but it takes special effort. I have to force myself to have fun.
it's my off season, time to relax, well, except now until feb is what is known as indoor race season. chili bowl, tulsa shootout, gamblers classic, etc..
Yep, I hate the holidays.I am a product of a divorced and broken family and got the gift of divorce myself recently. I have planned myself a vacfation out of town on xmas/new years to avoid it all.
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