28 December 2023 , 15:17
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Christmas can be a really special and romantic time for those in a relationship - as you give gifts, show love, and get closer than ever through little random acts of kindness for each other.
But for some couples, the festive season can be when cracks start to show, as the fun festivities highlight the fact that you've both been struggling for some time without addressing the issues within your relationship. According to relationship expert, Tina Wilson, there's a reason for this, as couples who are not stable in their relationship can embark on "tinselling" during the winter months, according to Tyla.
But what is tinselling? It's a new dating term used to describe the act of using the sweet customs of Christmas to mask the cracks in your relationship. The term tinselling has been coined specifically as tinsel is often used to cover up gaps on a Christmas tree, which represents the rough patches you face in your relationship.
Tina explained that couples guilty of tinselling will put on a united front for the sake of harmony amongst others, but they're really "overlooking unresolved problems in the relationship." "The name draws inspiration from the shiny, cheerful veneer of tinsel which is used to decorate during the festive season, covering what is beneath", she shared.
Tina also explained that it's a "deliberate distraction" until New Year rolls around, and then the couple will be forced to face up to their issues. Tina shared that January is often the period when duos who may have fallen out of love with one another will likely "need to sit down and chat about their relationship", saying that a breakup may happen as they want to " start the year fresh", potentially without their current boo.
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