| Your first Christmas alone doesn't have to be terrible. | | | | enjoyed the party that was laid on by the hotel with |
| Make sure that you plan what you are going to do | | | | all the new people we had met. If you don't know |
| well in advance and that you arrange to keep busy | | | | anyone who is single why not try Buddies4Travel |
| over the holiday period. Be organised and don't leave | | | | who can help you find a suitable travelling companion. |
| any spare time when you might brood. | | | | Alternatively, if you lead a hectic life, you could |
| Don't worry about what your ex partner is doing or | | | | decide to spend the time on your own and have |
| who they are spending it with; make sure that you | | | | some quiet 'me' time. Stock up on your favourite |
| are so busy having a good time that it doesn't | | | | foods, a good book and some classic DVD's and |
| matter what they are doing. Don't let any negative | | | | relax. A friend of mine did this a couple of years ago |
| feelings (anger, jealousy) about your ex get in the | | | | and she thoroughly enjoyed herself. |
| way of enjoying yourself. | | | | Don't forget to buy yourself a self-indulgent present |
| Prior to the Christmas break take advantage of all | | | | such as a beauty treatment, a massage or a new |
| the parties you are invited to. If you haven't got a | | | | outfit. If you really feel like splashing out why not |
| company party or a networking 'do' to go to then | | | | have a colour consultation. You can find consultants all |
| why not throw your own party? You can even | | | | over the country at Colour Me Beautiful. |
| throw themed parties -there are various pamper, | | | | If you have other single friends who are going to be |
| chocolate and jewellery parties available. If everyone | | | | on their own over Christmas you could get together |
| brings a bottle and a plate of food hosting a party | | | | and have a house party. Why not play some board |
| doesn't have to be too expensive. | | | | games such as Scrabble, Scattergories, Trivial Pursuit |
| One of the options available is to go away on holiday. | | | | or a Murder Mystery? You don't have to be a child to |
| This is what I did the first year I was on my own. I | | | | play games! If money is an issue make a pact not to |
| packed my bags and flew to the Canary Islands with | | | | buy each other presents or limit the cost of presents |
| a friend. We had champagne by the swimming pool | | | | for each other and share the cost of the food and |
| on Christmas Day and on New Years Eve thoroughly | | | | drink. |