Even though returning a gift you don't want is very convenient, it’s actually just another way of perpetuating environmental waste, not to mention the waste of millions of dollars.
The thought that living in a long-term romantic partnership is better than living without one fuels beliefs that those living solo are less happy, or lonelier, than couples.
As much as you may like the idea of watching Christmas reruns on the Hallmark Channel until summer, there is a proper time to dismantle your holiday decorations.