While the holidays certainly fill my Facebook newsfeed with a barrage of engagement news and shiny diamond rings, it also seems to be prime time for breakups. Don’t believe me? Just take a look at data (below) gathered by the mobile dating app, Clover.

The app collected information from 150,000 users to find out if people are more likely to breakup during the holiday season. So far this December, Clover has found a 300 percent increase in sign-ups from people who are already in a relationship (read: cheaters). And according to the data, most of these people happen to be women. There are 33 percent more women signing up for Clover that are in existing relationships compared to men.

Clover also found that income is an important factor in determining whether someone decides to cut-and-run. Folks who earn less than $60,000 a year are 2.5 times more likely to seek a new relationship while in an existing relationship.

Shape Magazine also confirms the holiday dating theory, stating that this season is “ripe breakup time.” The article refers to Match.com’s report that the “peak surfing season” (web surfing, that is) begins on December 25.

So, why does this happen?

Maybe it’s the fact that these folks don’t want to deal with “meeting the family” or financial strain during the holiday season. After all – buying gifts and meeting a significant other’s family and friends, means that things are getting real.

But hey, if it’s a relationship that even spiked eggnog and Santa can’t save, then maybe it’s best to breakup, after all. We only suggest ending the relationship before shopping around for something better on the Clover app.

Infographic courtesy of Clover; Featured image via Shutterstock