Do you have ‘boyfriend blindness’? The festive phenomenon driven by fear of loneliness explained

GettyWorried young woman sitting in the living room at home during christmas holiday. Lonely women sitting on the the sofa at home during christmas.[/caption]

THE festive season is here, bringing twinkling lights, boozy parties, and, for many, the pressure to be loved up.

While singletons may rush to find someone to share the colder month with, those in new relationships might fall victim to a surprising seasonal trap called ‘boyfriend blindness’.