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Would it be a nicer experience for you if you didn’t see in-laws etc? My time is far more relaxing, when it’s simply us 4.

Some love it (lights up a dark part of the year, a magic not lost from when a kid, seeing kids starry eyed, an enforced break from work for many together as a family, rich food). Whilst others loath it. That’s life, varied opinions.

Heart warming post!

I get what you’re saying there. Your NYE non-activity is and always has been the norm. For every person getting smashed in Brighton or at a packed party, most people like to do something quieter, whilst millions can’t wait to escape the UK by flight or Eurotunnel from Boxing Day onwards … to...

We’ve done that for years, just 4 of us, this year with my son’s g/f too. Zero driving, no time being secretly bored stiff at others. Perfect!

A personal view, I’ve always loved the whole thing. I remember a similar thread last year. One thing for those struggling with “having” to spend significant time with relatives/in-laws they detest or stress them out, is to take control and not spend time with them. Get past the guilt and/or...