6 Tips For Enjoying the Holidays With Your New Partner (2 of 4)

2. Keep an open mind about their traditions and create new ones to celebrate together!

One of the main reasons why we appreciate our holiday traditions is because it reminds us of our childhood spent with loved ones. These are sacred memories that deserve respect. We might have certain habits that we exhibited growing up — such as putting up the Christmas Tree the day after Thanksgiving — or we celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanza rather than Christmas. No matter how you and your partner observe the holiday season, it is important that there be mutual support. Identify the traditions you want to continue and come up with new ones that you can share together. This will allow you to create new memories together while continuing to do whatever it is you enjoy about the holidays.

3. The holidays are a perfect time to reconnect and recharge with your significant other

The holiday season is the time of year when there is a significant amount of downtime starting from a few days before Christmas and ending a couple of days after the New Year. This is the perfect opportunity to spend as much time as possible with your partner. Escape from your work-related obligations and set aside your typical routine to make plans with your guy/girl. It could be something as simple as spending a staycation binging on Netflix for a couple of days or going on a ski trip to Colorado. No matter what you decide to do, make them your priority and seize the chance to build a stronger bond.