It seems like the stress of the holidays bring out the worse in people. I know growing up that it affected our family every so often emotions exploded. Even I went through a breakup with a boyfriend in Dec. Something about holidays the tension to do too much or expectations just put a damper on the holidays. In these days it hurts too much when it is hard whether single or with someone to make ends meet. It is really a shame we let holidays affect our mood or the moods of those in relationships. Just thinking back on past holidays for sure and seeing the stress of it on this site with expectations people have about the holidays.