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I am Going to be Alone for Christmas Day

shes driving me crazy in my retirement's picture

and that's fine with me.  I have planned my day, Church, brunch----ummm Dutch Baby, then talking to DD et. al., bing watching all 8 episoldes of Season 4 of Poldark while doing some rug hooking.  Topped off by watching Call The Midwife Christmas Special on PBS.  If you have not seen that series, it is extremely good and can really touch your heart with very well acted characters.

I digress, it will be strange being all by myself like this after so many years but I think I will manage.

H has asked if he can come over Christmas and I declined.  Too easy to fall back during the holiday season.  Last time I saw H he looked terrible - loosing weight etc.  He wants me back but I am not ready to do that until issues have been resolved.

He is still doing counseling, as am I.  I saw the counselor today and as I talked about things, I told her one thing I absolutely had to have in order for him to come back into my life, is his keeping his Twit, her life drama and trials, etc. OUT OF MY LIFE!  I just can't handle all the carp she brings along with her attitude and snipes etc. at me as well as all I have been through with her before.  Just talking to counselor about her I started bawling and shaking.

The last time I threw H out I would, at his request, pick him up at Twit's and we would go out to a movie, the casino, dinner etc.  This time Twit is not around - not that he wants to go back there - but I realize that by doing that back then only put a bandaid on the problem.

Man, this is tough and I don't know how it is going to turn out.  Counselor is going to put us together for a session next week.  Will see how that goes.

Starlightwest's picture

Good for you - having a plan for the day. Go out for a nice walk, too, if you can. The fresh air will add to your sense of peace and calm being out of all that drama. Smart move in not allowing H to come over. He needs to feel the pinch of what’s going on. Praying counseling is a success for you both and makes things clear for you. Come on the site if you’re feeling lonely. I’m sure some of us will be around and need each other on Christmas Day!

SacrificialLamb's picture

There are many families that will be together on Christmas day and MISERABLE. Kudos to you on having a plan for how to enjoy your day. I'd rather be alone than with a bunch of wackos.

Is your DH still in an extended stay hotel?

I could deal with Aiden Turner all day.  SomethingWicked has it right.  Or some Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice. When DH goes a visiting his precious spawn, my Pride and Prejudice DVD's come out. 

When you have therapy, you not only need to address the past issues, but the future ones that will arise should you choose to stay together. Twit knows you are separated. Her holiday season is probably the happiest it has been in years, her daddy is separated from his wife because of HER. How glorious for Twit!!!! But how is your DH going to handle the future? The future IF you choose to get back together? Because if you do, she will ramp it up big time. 

 

Exjuliemccoy's picture

DH and I will be alone together for Christmas, Just he, I, and our healthy boundaries. It's not what I envisioned or what I prefer, but sometimes if you really want peace, you have to make some hard choices.

I'll check in here, and hope you do, too.

Myss.Tique D'Off's picture

Sending you hugs for a peaceful Christmas day on your own. Like, Exjuliemccoy above, I hope to remember to check-in on Christmas day and say hi to you and others here.

 
I am ahead of you time-wise and when Santa is still busy, I need to remember the kind folks here who have been such a blessing to me in dealing with step-life. .

In advance, merry Christmas and season greetings to you all. *air_kiss*

Thumper's picture

 

May this Christmas give  you much peace.  Merry Christmas Shes Driving Me..

Part of you may be sad and part of you may be relieved. Life is funny like that. .I would imangin there are at least 10 SM on here that wish they could hang with you and watch Poldark. I always feel awful for the younger SM, knowing the endless amount of  drama during the holidays many go thru. I for one went thru it, finally WE couldnt do it anymore. We deserve some peace in our lives at our younger older age. Wink

LOVE Poldark

 My GGGrand parents are from Cornwall.

I will try to pop in here also on Christmas Day.

 

 

 

sandye21's picture

SDM, Hope you have a good time for Christmas!  SOOOO proud of you for staying strong and standing your ground.  It will be interesting to see what the counselor says to DH about his addiction to Twit and her problems. 

We are the same in time now as you are (Nevada) so I will be checking in every so often during Christmas Eve and Christmas day to see how you are doing.  The binge-watching sounds like so much fun.  I told DH I wanted to watch movies all day on Christmas day.  He was VERY agreeable - almost TOO agreeable!  Then he came back with, "No sports on Christmas.  It'll be on New Years"  LOL

still learning's picture

Your single life sounds amazing!  I vote for you to STAY FREE, live apart from DH and have him be the *side piece* to your relationship with yourself and your family.  

DPW's picture

I have had to spend a couple of Christmas' alone in the last five years or so and I didn't mind the day at all. I had plans as well; I even one year bought myself a bunch of gifts that would entertain me the day of Christmas (i.e., newpapers, magazines, arts stuff, etc...) that I wrapped up and opened up by myself throughout the day... lol. Having a plan really paid off for me and will for you as well! I will admit, however, that the only thing that bothered me during those alone Christmases were other people bugging me about being alone and inviting me to their families. I felt like they were pitying me and it was annoying, although I know deep down they cared. 

I will be around Christmas day too as it's just SO and I and we are not doing anything to celebrate. I'm actually working night shifts during the holidays so I'll probably be asleep throughout the day and farting around on ST.

shes driving me crazy in my retirement's picture

Actually, I don't mind being by myself, but during the holidays and being estranged right now from H make it totally different.

My BFF, who is in Florida also says to call her any time. 

As you say, people meaning well have invited me over but, well, I am just not in the mood for company this season with all that is going on with me.

notasm3's picture

Two years ago DH and I were out of town with no family - but we had a great time.  Last year we were supposed to do the same but for some reason that I have now forgotten we didn't go.  We could have gone to his family on Christmas Eve and mine on Christmas day since we were in town.  I love them all, and there is no drama, but we just decided not to do anything.  No special meal.  Really nothing.  And that was okay.

Holidays have not been all that special to me (although they can be enjoyable) since I worked for a horrible company 35 years ago when I was poor and desperate.   We did IT work - but NONE of what I was doing required someone to be there on a holiday like what is normal for police, medical, fire, etc.  It was a control thing.  I was only teaching a class - but had to work Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Memorial Day, etc - every single holiday like it was a normal working day.  (thanks to the disgusting Ross Perot).

So enjoy yourself and your day.  You are loved and respected by many - especially IRL.

shes driving me crazy in my retirement's picture

Well, it's Christmas.  The morning service was beautiful, my Dutch baby delicious and I just cleaned up and set up my rug hooking frame and ready to bing on Poldark.  Funny, I feel very calm today.  I thought I would feel alone and well, empty, for not having H around but that is not so....I am enjoying the peace of Christmas this year.  Especially NO contact at all from Twit with her drama.

Could it be that I have just dramaed out, so to speak?

I called H yesterday and wished him a Merry Christmas and accepted his offer for lunch tomorrow at a resturants I really like here.  He indicated he has a gift for me, but I didn't get him one because I just couldn't bear going shopping for him, if that makes any sense.  Just as in dealing with Twit, it made me shaky and upset so I didn't do it.  Dare I say, strongly, screw it!

Hope the rest of the day stays this way.

To all of you out there----a Merry and Blessed Christmas.

SacrificialLamb's picture

Glad you are having a good day!  There are many SM's who would like to be doing what you are doing today.

shes driving me crazy in my retirement's picture

Still doing well.  Talked to my BFF and my DD etc.  All are fine.  It has been so comfy.  Here I live in the SW and have a fireplace that is oh so comforting watching the flames.  Really has been quite relazing and revitalizing.  I love the quiet and calm.  I am thinking that I am enjoying it so much because right now, not having to deal with H and his Twit, I don't feel so stressed out and on guard all the time.  My stomach does not lurch when the phone rings.

Let's see how the rest of the holiday week goes.  If I can get through the holidays fine then I have myself in a very good position to demand the things I require for H and I to get back together.  I just don't need any more drama in my old age.  Don't get me wrong, I love my jusband, I just can't deal with his Twit and when she starts up with him and then goes on to me.

sandye21's picture

Glad to hear you are enjoying the holiday without DH and the effects of Twit.  You wrote that is you can get through the holidays you will be able to demand the things from DH to enable you two to get back together.  DH has a heck of a lot more to lose than you.  When you go out to lunch with DH, if he  even brings up Twit's name please stop him in mid-sentence and inform him that you will not listen to it, and that every time he mentions her name it makes the 'healing process' for you twice as long.  Keep going on this track - you are doing great. (((HUGS)))