Do you think reconciliation is possible during christmas gatherings?

I think that most people try to get others to reconcile their differences, within the family, because this is one of the most significant times of the year for families to get together. And, in the spirit of the Holidays, families ideally want to be together in peace and love. Sometimes just having to be in the same room with a person that you have had major differences with eases the tension between the two people. Even though, it's uncomfortable at first, just being in each others company can be the first step to mending the wound. This is probably how I got over most of my familial disputes. During family gatherings I had to tolerate the person. Had I not had to do this, I would've probably avoided the person until there was no sign of them in my life.

I think it's too stressful and busy a time of year, and people have too high of expectations for what the holidays will do. So no, I don't think it's the best time for a full reconciliation.

I used to live next door to a solicitor and he said that the worst times of the year for rocky relationships were Christmas and New Year. Often mother-in-laws gave the couples extra tension. Many families love to come together at Christmas time but some fragile families split up at a close together time of the year. It depends why the family or couple split but the joy of Christmas might have made some people get back together. Happy New Year.

Hi There! Welcome year 2009! In my end yes because it is the time of the year that everyone wishes happiness and goodluck… and it is the time of the year that we are all gathering to meet them or to have a reunion… it is the best time to talk things or to resolve things that you can’t resolve for the past few months.. but I also believe that if a person is ready to forgive then he should… whether it is christmas or not… Thanks for the discussion! Happy Mylotting! Cheers!

I think waiting for Christmas time to settle differences or mend broken relations is like prolonging the agony. Although some people have that idea that it is the best time to settle arguments, for me you don't need to wait for Christmas if a person is really willing to settle, he can do it anytime. But most people just use this season to cover up their pride. It helps also in some ways. But for me, if the person is really sorry for what happen, he will not prolong the agony until Christmas to settle and dont need a midiator. As what you said, third parties are the ones bridging the gap of these people who have feuds, this might help them to lower their pride and use Christmas as the reason.

yes i think its always great to recoceal the relationship whether its holiday time or not. but during the christmass since everyone is around the corner the reconealiation work will be faster and more transparent which is most important in a relationship. so i would vote for this idea. well finally the persons have to decide what they want. after all they are the boss of their life,not us.

It depends on a lot of things, on people, reasons, and such. For some, it could be possible. For others, it won't be as likely. There are just so many things that could come into factor.

i would say it really depends on the person and the reasons they seperated. yes, i agreed what you say, christmas or any special holidays would be good for reconciliation. my friends did during easter day, because he and his her girlfriend meet on that day. i mean, we didn't forced them to talk to each other or get back together, they just suddently get back together. i was happy for him and his girl friend.