Ep. 17 The Week After Christmas: Why This Isn't the Time to Judge Your Relationship

Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most · Dec 25, 2025 · 17m

The week after Christmas can feel surprisingly heavy, unsettling, or confusing - especially when it comes to your relationship.

In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk talks about why the days between Christmas and the New Year often distort how we feel about our lives and our relationships. Exhaustion, disappointment, reflection, and even grief can all show up during this “in-between” week - and when they do, our brains go looking for a reason.

For many people, that reason becomes their relationship.

Jen explains why the week after Christmas is emotionally…