Breaking up is hard to do. But procrastinating doesn't make it easier | Zach Stafford

Why do we often delay the inevitable until after some proverbial deadline?In many parts of the world, January is cold – and it’s not just the weather. The start of a new year seems to encourage people to find themselves anew ... and single.Facebook data suggests that a spike in break-ups starts two weeks prior to Christmas. In January, divorce filings go up 10%, and divorce inquiries spike 25%. People seem to make it to the end of the holiday season and then decide Hey, this isn’t working