I'm dreaming of a.....
Don't expect a dream Christmas. Be realistic, some things are bound to go wrong. You can still savour the good moments.

Santa's Helpers
Ask for help with the preparations. You don't need to do it all yourself. Share the load.

All I want for Christmas......
Don't expect your husband/wife/partner to know what you want. Let them know, talk about it.

Peace on Earth
Arguments about money are common at this time of year. Remember that money can't buy you love, try to work out a budget and stick to it.

Magic Moments
Discuss the elements of Christmas time that you love and try and make more of them for Christmas 2011.

Festive Fun
Try out some of fun things you enjoyed as kids. You might enjoy yourselves, if you've got kids they might too!

Time together, time apart
Being with other people 24/7 can be tough! Carve out some me time.

Christmas Cheer
Can turn into spiteful spirit, watch how much you're drinking.

New Year, New Beginnings
There's a lot of pressure to be Happy at Christmas and the reality can feel really disappointing. Save making big decisions until after the holidays.

Ghosts of Christmas Past
Bad memories for previous Christmas seasons can be hard to deal with. Try to talk to your partner about the aspects of Christmas time that really stress and worry you. See if you can come up with some ideas about how to make things better.

Goodwill towards all men
Many people struggle with competing family demands at Christmas. Be clear with each other about what you'd like in a perfect world and then from there consider what compromises can be made.

Recharge and reflect
Take time off to think about what you really want for your relationship's future.

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