It doesn’t have be difficult to be single during the holiday season. These tips from the dating and relationship experts at eHarmony Advice (advice.eharmony.com) can help you make it through the season at peace with yourself and your relationship status.

Holiday Parties

To bring a date, or not? This is the question. It is always a pleasure to be with a good friend, especially if they are someone you really enjoy. You don’t want to make your guest work extra hard, so avoid forcing awkward dates. You can make the holidays a great time for expanding your social circle. Consider going on a stag do. You can meet new people and leave when you wish.

Surviving the family

It can be exhausting to try and deflect your family’s questions about you being single and when you plan on getting married. If you are able to keep your head straight, even the most insensitive family members will be able to understand.

– Timing is everything. Make a decision ahead of time who you want and how much time. Keep your cool and stick to your guns.

– Deflect and conquer. Your relatives will always find an opportunity to sneak in a question regarding your dating situation, regardless of whether it is well-meaning. Prepare a response. “There’s no news in that area … but how’s your family doing?”Redirect them away from the original question. If they find out you don’t share any details about your love life, they may be quick to disengage. This is your mission accomplished.

Surviving You

You were last year the Grinch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. This year, embrace the true spirit and joy of the holidays.

– Be truthful with yourself. Save your self-judgment and instead acknowledge your personal worth, your achievements, and the people and families you love and love back.

Give yourself a gift. Spend a night out with your fun-loving friends or log on to eHarmony, a matchmaking site.www.eHarmony.comTo find out if you are compatible with someone, click here

You might find your holidays more enjoyable and your hopes higher going into the New Year if you keep these promises.