Dear Heartbroken: It might seem bold, but you may have to invite yourself to a holiday dinner. Sometimes, even those who love us and want to be around us don’t think of us as much as we’d like. This is normal; everyone is the star of their own show. So, it’s helpful to reach out and let people know when we have a need or a want.

I love to cook so I make pretty much everything for my friend group. I’ve done this for three years now and it’s been such a godsend (same group of people every year too) and has made me enjoy Christmas again,