A relationship coach has told couples how to avoid Christmas chaos causing arguments - including having a 'safe word' when you want to escape overwhelming social events. Tara Blair Ball, 38, is a relationship coach who helps find solutions to couples' issues - whatever they are.
The festive season can be one of the most stressful and busy times of year - so Tara, from Memphis, Tennessee, US, shared how she and her husband stop it from impacting their relationship. Mum-of-four, Tara revealed she and Brian, 46, have a 'safe word' to secretly say to the other whenever they need to escape one of their many festive social events.
They also refer to each other by 'pet names' to avoid conflict while cooking the Christmas dinner - to remind one another they're "on the same team". Tara said when it comes to the festive season, the key to keeping your relationship - and sex life - sweet, is to communicate effectively, even if it's subtle.
