Relationship experts explain why January sees a spike in breakups

The first working Monday in January has long held the grim nickname of 'Divorce Day' - with January seeing a spike in breakups.

Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip revealed the New Year is often the most difficult month for couples as it’s thought that the busy festive period is the last straw for many relationships.

However people tend to wait until January to avoid a messy break up over the Christmas holidays.

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