Today is “Breakup Day” — and your wallet might approve

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If you’re trimming the holiday budget, some people take it way further.

Some people say you should run your finances like a business. So if money’s tight before Christmas… maybe it’s time to “lay off” a gift recipient.

Today, December 11th, is actually the most popular day of the year to break up with a partner. About 15 years ago, researchers digging through Facebook status changes found the biggest spike in people switching from “In a Relationship” to “Single” happened on this exact date — and ever since, it’s been known as Breakup Day.

A newer study from the dating app Flirtini found that 3 in 4 online daters have experienced a Christmas-season breakup.

Why today? It’s not too close to the holidays to feel cruel, it frees you from buying a gift, and you can dodge those awkward family introductions. Plus, holiday stress — and conversations that make a relationship feel a little too serious — can push shaky romances over the edge.

Matt Ray

Matt Ray

Matt is a Jacksonville native and has been in radio for over two decades. Matt also owns his own production company that produces Award winning Radio and TV commercials all over the country for a variety of clients.

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