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Sherlene Stevens: Five Things To Do When Your Mate Doesn't Want Any Holiday Visitors

It's almost that festive time of year--again! This is the time of the year when friends and families visit each other's homes.  What do you do when your mate doesn't want any visitors for the approaching holidays?

Try This

  • Discuss with your mate your feelings;
  • Choose a different place to meet up, and make it a tradition when it's your turn to host;
  • Suggest you meet at their homes: take something special to share including the usual items;
  • Meet the day before or after the traditional holiday; or, 
  • If necessary, apologize for your mate's attitude towards such festive occasion. Be sure to include your mate's name on all gifts that you give.  (Afterall, such gifts are still an expense out of your household's budget that both you and your mate share.)
Happy holidays!