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9 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Relatives Over the Holidays.

For many people, the holidays are a joyous time; other people dread them. If you anticipate that you might have to spend time with difficult relatives, here are some strategies for keeping family dinners pleasant: 1. Before you walk into the situation, spend a few minutes thinking about how you want to behave. Don’t just react in the moment; consider …


Eight Tips for Dealing with Difficult Relatives over the Holidays.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Eight tips for dealing with difficult relatives over the holidays. For many people, the holidays are a joyous time; for many people, the holidays are a dreaded holiday. One factor that can make it tough is spending time with difficult relatives. Here are some strategies for keeping family dinners pleasant: 1. Before you …