How to deal with relatives who say problematic things during get-togethers and reunions

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The holiday season is a time for get-togethers and reunions with relatives we don’t see for a long time. And for some, this could also be the time they dread - especially when they hear from relatives who say problematic things.


Key Points
  • Many of us have relatives with controversial point of views.
  • It could be racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, fatphobic, ableist, a wild conspiracy theory, or something else blatantly discriminatory or simply untrue.
  • While it's only natural to react immediately to a comment, it's also important ot exercise some self-control, according to a relationships expert.


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