No two couples are alike, and some are even more unique than others. Whether you are an interfaith couple, an interracial couple, you are just starting to date again after getting divorced, you started dating someone significantly older than you, or you are bringing home a boyfriend or girlfriend for the first time after coming out, the holiday season may bring on a little bit of stress.
For example, if you are Jewish and your partner is Christian, you may wonder which services to attend or whether or not to bring your partner to a traditional ceremony in your extended family?s home. Or if you came out to your family and this is the first time you?ve brought someone home for a holiday meal, you may be wondering how your family will react (and maybe they?ll react in a wonderfully surprising and accepting way!). The point is that when it comes to the holidays and our families that we don?t often see during the year, it can get complicated when you are in a non-traditional relationship?and sometimes it?s hard to know how to navigate it.
Here are a few strategies for coping, plus a reminder that all couples are beautiful and that as long as your relationship is consensual and loving, there?s no need to be embarrassed or stressed out before the holiday season.

Do What Feels Right to You and Your Partner
Unsure of where to celebrate, with who, and how" Talk to your partner about how you are going to handle the holidays. You may find that you both feel more comfortable spen...