Reddit reviews Bach: St. Matthew Passion

You have way more than two options this Christmas and both of the ones you mentioned are as good as any other. Of course, much will depend on where you are mentally. Christmas is just another day. You don’t have to give it such enormous significance. Nevertheless, you could indulge yourself and celebrate it in any number of ways if you so choose. If you have good health, secure accommodation and food in your stomach, there’s already a lot to be thankful for. You’re already doing better than 95% of the planet.

If you spend Christmas alone, some good food and drink, dimly or candle lit living spaces, J.S Bach’s St Matthew Passion ([Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s recording]( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bach-Matthew-Passion-Johann-Sebastian/dp/B0000057DG "Title")) playing in the background, should do the trick. What’s not to love? This is better than the way a lot of other people with families will be spending their Christmas.

If you must be around people, then the mum option is there. So what, if they have families? You’re better off, you’re free. Alternatively, you could volunteer at a homeless charity. That would give you a profound appreciation of how lucky you are, could be very rewarding and would introduce you to new people. Another option might be to arrange something with others in the same boat as you. I’m sure you can find different things going on locally via the internet.

Non-mercenary and non-co-dependent romantic relationships are about attraction, not love. What we describe as love only comes after the attraction. With that in mind, do what you need to do to become more attractive, but don’t sweat it. Relax and enjoy the process. In that regard, I think that an abundance mentality is a good way of not appearing desperate, which will hurt your success. Don’t overplay it though. Just behave normally, with a smidgen of nonchalance.

Also, it sounds to me like you are bored. Therefore, I suggest you embark on a project. Resolve to achieve a particular goal or pick up a new skill, maybe decide to master a musical instrument and start attending lessons. Join a group of likeminded people. Really, there’s no reason to be bored in this world. There are so many opportunities and things going on, particularly in the West and in big cities. Having a mission will engage you in life more and draw in many additional benefits, including potential female suitors.