"Until this year, I had always been the person in my relationships who planned and implemented holiday plans - first with my long-term boyfriend and then with my husband. It all fell on me. Gatherings with family and friends to celebrate is a priority for me, but my past partners never seemed interested in birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I just took it all on myself."
"Just over six months later, I met Alix, a woman who was taking a stand-up comedy class I was teaching. After the class finished, Alix got in touch to say she was interested in me. I told her I was interested in her too, but said she didn't want this - I was complicated and had lots going on. She replied: "Yes, I do." We started dating in the spring and have been together since."
Lace Larrabee, 41, historically took sole responsibility for planning and executing holiday celebrations, preparing food the day before and waking early on Thanksgiving to finish cooking and decorating. Her past partners showed little interest in holidays, leaving birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas to her. Following a July 2024 separation and move, she met Alix six months later through a stand-up comedy class she taught; Alix expressed interest and they began dating the following spring. The two now share planning and celebration responsibilities, easing the emotional and logistical burden. A Threads post about her experience resonated with many women who shoulder holiday duties.
Read at Business Insider
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