Holiday Season, Break-Up Season?
MIAMI- (CBS4) - Broken hearted during the holidays? Turns out if you've decided to end a relationship or if you've been dumped – you're not alone.
Recent figures culled from Facebook status updates show what may seem intuitive –the holidays are prime time break up season. Two weeks before Christmas, the break-ups reached a peak, according to an unscientific Facebook-based analysis.
If that doesn't comfort the broken-hearted, consider this – you're in good company.
Hey, even some of the top Hollywood stars couldn't keep it together. This was the year Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds officially announced their divorce after being married for more than 2 years.
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and Tony Parker spent the holidays apart. Also estranged during the holidays -- singer Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman. She recently told a Hollyscoop.com that she will be partying like it's, well, 2011: "I'm a Sagittarius. But, because I was working so much on the movie, I postponed my birthday party, so New Year's Eve is my big 30th birthday party."
Others who decided to move on this year include Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey and Courtney Cox and David Arquette.
Not being an A-list star means you won't be able to profit from your break up with a multi-million book publishing deal about the relationship. But there are tips experts say can help you get through the "suddenly single shocker."
1) Use up the free time to develop a hobby or take up a sport.
2) Don't go through this alone. Now is the time to call on friends and relatives for support or spend a night out at the movies.
3) Allow yourself grieving time. Experts say it's ok to feel sad and keeping a journal can help.
4) Clear the clutter. Cleaning your house or car can help cure what one expert calls "emotional stickiness."
5) Eat healthful foods. Some foods can help improve your mood including green leafy vegetables and cold-water wild fish.
In the end, enjoy the you-time and stay hopeful that things can only get better next time around.
