Being newly single during the holidays can feel like walking into a room where everyone’s watching. Don’t treat someone like they’re broken. Don’t try to set them up with your coworker’s cousin.
Skip: “Everything happens for a reason” or “You’re better off” or “At least you found out now.”
Try: “I’m here if you want to talk. And also if you just want to eat and laugh.” Or honestly, just treat them normally. Sometimes the greatest gift is not making someone’s relationship status the center of attention.
Real Life of an MSW 
You know I don’t holidays but I love birthdays, mother/fathers day and Thanksgiving. I decided earlier this year that for all three of those days, I’m going to travel. And thus here and I am now in Maui for Thanksgiving. No cooking and no sitting around people talking about whatever and no cleaning up! All sunshine and editing my book!
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Sounds like a beautiful holiday, I would suggest attending a lūʻau, but I know you’re a selective eater. Enjoy the sun!
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