It was no surprise to me when I read it, but this article states that more couples break up in the month of January than in any other month. The days are short, the weather is grey, and you’re coming down from the high of the holidays, often with a bunch of bills to deal with. Being stuck indoors for many hours a day breeds cabin fever on top of it all and it’s no wonder couples have a rough go of it. Heck, people in general, married or not, often struggle with January.

I know that I certainly do. This year has been better than the past few years for me. I’ve managed to get better than merely treading water, and haven’t had the dark cloud around my head that usually descends in October and stays until April. Part of it is due to exercise, part of it is due to vitamins, and part of it is due to taking up skiing. I’ve felt so good that I’ve talked about it quite a bit, both online and off. And then Monday happened.

I had a great weekend celebrating my birthday (dinner out with my husband one night, girls’ night in at my place the next), and hosting my son’s birthday party, and spending Sunday afternoon sledding and hanging out with my kids.I came off of the high of the weekend to the Monday blahs, an upset stomach, raging hormones, and a general feeling of sad. For many reasons and no reason at all. Sigh.

I just spent the day being quiet and reading and crying over stupid things. By the time my kids and my husband got home, I’d gotten past the darkest part. I know that it is all normal (especially the raging hormones), but after coasting so peacefully for so long, yesterday hit me hard. I’m hoping it was a one-day thing, but time will tell. I’m thankful to have a husband who knows me so well and who knows what to say and do when I get like this. He keeps me balanced.

How about you? Does January get you down? Do you find that it affects your relationship with your significant other?