Dear Annie: Every year, Thanksgiving turns into a tug-of-war in my family. My siblings and I all live within driving distance of our parents, but the holiday always comes with arguments about who’s hosting, who’s cooking, and which in-laws get priority.

This year feels worse than ever. My sister insists that everyone come to her house, but my brother refuses because of something she said last year. My parents just want peace but are too afraid to pick sides.

I want us all together, but I also dread another holiday full of tension, whispered complaints, and people leaving early in a huff. How do I keep Thanksgiving from turning into a battlefield without feeling like the referee?

— Weary Turkey

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