“Holidating” in 2020

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Society paints a strong desire around coupling during the holidays; cuffing season began a month early and Hallmark has already started their Christmas Romance season! Everyone is looking for the silver lining of 2020 - and that might just be the inspiration and motivation behind meeting someone this holiday season.

We are here to help and tell you that dating during the holidays doesn’t need to be another thing to add to your stress list. Sit back, relax and enjoy dating during the holidays with these tips.

Holidating

One of the best parts of dating or starting a relationship during the holidays is holidating! There are so many things that you can do surrounding the holiday season.That being said, remember that the first couple dates set a tone for future relationships, so allow the romance of the season to shine through in your planning.

Being in the early stages of dating, it is always fun to surprise your date with something that has a bit of holiday flair. Whether it be sharing a sleigh ride around the city or going to see the Holiday lights, doing something festive together can be romantic and put you both in the holiday spirit!

Holiday Events

If you’ve taken a look at your holiday calendar and are noticing that the 3 to 4 holiday parties a weekend aren’t showing up like they have in previous years - we’ve all been 2020’d! But for the holiday events that are still a go, there remains the daunting question of ‘do I bring someone I just started dating?’ Our short answer is yes – why not? Make it as simple as ‘I’ve enjoyed getting to know you, I would love to take you as my date.’ It doesn't have to be more pressure than that.

If you’re headed home for the holidays, that may be a different story. Meeting the family is typically considered a fairly big step in a relationship. So, understand that an invitation to a family gathering could be interpreted that you’re pretty serious about each other. So if you don’t intend to date this person exclusively or want to fast forward the relationship, it’s probably best to spend the “family time” of the holidays apart.

Be Patient, Kind & Connected

You may be thinking, ‘I just don’t have time to date or start a new relationship right now’, and that’s okay. But with the reality of 2020, some singles have been finding more free time than they’ve ever had before. Normally during the holidays your schedule quickly fills with the “to do’s” – shopping, family events and social engagements, leaving little room for you to juggle your love life.

Take this time to prioritize! If you don’t want things to fizzle out, then you need to voice your intentions. Stay connected with the lady or gentleman you have shown interest in dating throughout the holidays. Whether it be a phone call at the end of the day, or little texts letting them know you had an unexpected opening in your calendar, it is important to show interest. That way instead of waiting for the craziness of the holidays to subsided like most years, you can use the opportunity to be spontaneous, enjoy dating and maybe even have someone special to ring in the new year with.

While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the craziest. You know better than anyone how busy your holiday season can be, because let’s be real – you’re a busy professional with a full plate! Finding time to date can be difficult no matter what time of year it is – but it doesn’t mean you should show up any less. And who knows, with the shift in people's holiday plans, dating may be a joy that makes this season uniquely special.