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There Are Two Sides To Every Holiday

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There Are Two Sides To Every Holiday
Megan Christmas

With the holiday season upon us, lots of people begin to feel lonely or suffocated. But, I’m here to tell you that you shouldn’t, because there are two sides to every holiday.

Single:

Yes, it can feel very lonely. But there are a lot of bright sides to not having a significant other during these times. For one, think of all the money you can save. That’s just 1 more gift you don’t have to buy. And let’s face it, when buying for our boyfriends, we girls tend to go a little overboard. Second, you don’t have to create a schedule to make sure you spend time with each family. As fun as it is to be with so many people and enjoy all the company, it can get very tiring and hard to please everybody. Third, think of all the extra time you can have. You can put that towards time for yourself, family time, time to play with or try on your new gifts, cooking time, or my all time favorite naptime!!! Also, if you’re like me and not from the same state as your boyfriend, you don’t have to spend time missing him because you’re not together. Another reason that was a personal favorite: you don’t have to think of them when you make decisions. And by that, I mean when your girls want a night out, you can be the first to say yes without hesitation. Lastly, when it comes to your NYE kiss, you’re not tied to just one person. You can collect as many as your heart desires.

Taken:

This is probably the most desired side during this season, and for good reasons. With a significant other, you get at least one extra present. And who doesn’t love presents? And as nice as it is to save that extra money, it’s always an amazing feeling when you see the look on his face because you got him the perfect gift. As far as creating that schedule, it can be very nice to get to see and hang out with so many people. I mean let’s face it, everyone gets tired of their own families after awhile. Plus, more family gatherings = more food = happier happiness. And with a boyfriend, you can make him do all those cute holiday activities that you know you love and he secretly does too. One of my favorites is making him drive you around to look at all the Christmas lights. When your girls decide they want a GNO, even with a boyfriend you should be all over it like white on rice. Because if any guy wants to keep you from having a good time with your girls, then kick him to the curb now because he is not the one for you, trust me. And finally, no you can’t go around collecting as many NYE kisses as possible, but the one you do get from him, seems to blow all others out of the water and makes everything worth it.


Regardless of your relationship status, spend time with those you love and have a wonderful holiday season with those who matter most.

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