Stressed about political disagreements with family at Thanksgiving dinner? Here's how to cope
Extended family coming over for Thanksgiving sometimes sets the grounds for potential conflict. And now, after a turbulent political season, the conversation around the dinner table could get pretty heated.
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One in two adults is estranged from a close relation today. Of those estranged over politics, almost half say the break occurred within the last year.
Should You Talk Politics at Thanksgiving? Family Therapists Share Advice
Ultimately, there is no universal "right" or "wrong" answer to whether families should discuss politics at Thanksgiving. Each family must assess their unique dynamics, history, and emotional resilience. For some, these discussions may foster connection and growth. For others, they may introduce unnecessary stress or conflict.
Letters to the Editor: How not to talk politics — without totally avoiding it — at Thanksgiving
Worried about discussing politics over the holidays? Don't fret, dear friends. Table it instead. Give every guest at your Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings a questionnaire and an envelope to be opened four years from now.
Poll: Most say they'll try to avoid political talk at Thanksgiving
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Your family likely wants to avoid political talk this Thanksgiving, new poll suggests
In the new poll, done by CBS News/YouGov, around 71 percent of Americans said they will try to avoid discussing politics on Thanksgiving. On the flip side, 29 percent of respondents stated they would try to talk about it.
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Surviving Thanksgiving when it's not your family
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Fury As Woman Asks Family To Sign 'Code of Conduct' for Thanksgiving
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I was estranged from my family. I returned one Thanksgiving.
But what should you do if you’re estranged from a relative? Let it be and just make do? Or reach out and try to reconnect?