Ep. 17 The Week After Christmas: Why This Isn't the Time to Judge Your Relationship

The week after Christmas can feel surprisingly heavy, unsettling, or confusing - especially when it comes to your relationship.In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk talks about why the days between Christmas and the New Year often distort how we feel about our lives and our relationships. Exhaustion, disappointment, reflection, and even grief can all show up during this “in-between” week - and when they do, our brains go looking for a reason.For many people, that reason becomes their relationship.Jen explains why the week after Christmas is emotionally noisy but not emotionally accurate, and why this is not the time to judge your relationship, make big decisions, or have the “we need to talk” conversation. She shares how end-of-year reflection, unmet expectations, and emotional letdown can create doubt that doesn’t actually belong to your partnership.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the week after Christmas can make you question your relationshipHow exhaustion and disappointment can feel like disconnectionWhy not every uncomfortable feeling is a relationship problemWhat to do instead of overanalyzing or pulling awayHow to move through this week without carrying the wrong story into the new yearIf you’re feeling off, unsettled, or unsure right now, this episode will help you slow down, gain clarity, and protect your relationship during a vulnerable time of year.If you enjoy this episode, hit like follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleHabits to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspirationsent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.