Experts Offer 2 Coping Strategies for People Who Dislike Summer
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 24
Experts Offer 2 Coping Strategies for People Who Dislike Summer
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 24
Summary
Psychology and psychiatry experts urged people who dislike summer to stop treating enjoyment of the season as an obligation.
Milla Titova of the University of Arizona said disliking summer can feel socially unacceptable, especially in places where good weather is scarce and pressure to enjoy it runs high.
Dr. Samar McCutcheon of Ohio State advised setting boundaries around summer activities—letting friends head to the beach, for example, and joining later for dinner instead.
The guidance targets people strained by heat waves, disrupted routines and school breaks, framing summer dislike as a manageable preference rather than a personal failing.