New research from the relationship experts, Relate, reveals that whilst Christmas is certainly a time for families, it can also be a time when tempers fray. Last year the charity saw a 35% increase in people looking for relationship help and advice in the first week in January alone.

 

The findings show that whilst a heart warming 66% of those interviewed are looking forward to spending time with family over the festive season, more, 68%, expect to row over the holidays and 39% are most likely to have a big bust up on Christmas day itself.

 

The most common problems for family disputes and relationship breakdowns were identified as personality clashes (14%) and not agreeing on what to do (10%). The findings also show that people are most likely to argue with their partner (29%) or their children (13%).