Thanksgiving may be a day to celebrate the things we’re grateful for, but for many, sitting around a table with 15 relatives may inspire anything but gratitude. Don’t worry, there are ways to cope.
5 Ways to Keep Your Family From Ruining Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving may be a day to celebrate the things we're grateful for, but for many, sitting around a table with 15 relatives may inspire anything but gratitude. "The holidays are inherently stressful," says Eli Karam, a professor of family therapy at the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work. "It's what you do to mitigate the stress that matters." Whether you're going back to your childhood home, meeting your partner's parents for the first time or spending yet another holiday with the in-laws, here are a few tips for managing stress, defusing family disagreements and making the most of your time together.
