Those of us on the East Coast and Midwest have really felt how long February can be this year! The calendar may say it's only 28 days, but it feels like it will go on forever. This winter may seem especially severe to a lot of us, but actually, February is usually the month for the highest levels of depression and suicides.
The festivities of the holidays are over and summer seems so far away. A lot of us are really starting to feel house bound and a little stir crazy! And this can put a strain on relationships. When you're both struggling with the short days and bleak weather, tempers can become short, we might not be as kind and considerate, and communication suffers. What can you do?
Well, maybe it's time to get creative. How about a winter picnic, in front of the fire? Maybe bake some cookies and make hot cocoa. Snuggle. Plan your summer vacation, or your garden. This past weekend, I bought lots of vegetable and flower seeds and got them started in a sunny window.
Remember that, long as it might seem, February will come to an end, the days will get longer, there will soon be no more snow to shovel, and the sun will shine. In the meantime, what are some of the ways that you and your partner cope with the winter blahs?
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