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Expecting unhappy holidays can lead to bad outcomes.

There are things you can do to change how people treat you.

Learning new ways to change old patterns can lead to happier family gatherings.

A Recipe for Getting Along on Thanksgiving Source: Michele Weiner-Davis

Are you dreading Thanksgiving? Are you anticipating casual conversations becoming dicey once the wine is uncorked? Do you envision arguments about politics no matter how many times you’ve requested these discussions be off-limits? Are you holding your breath, just waiting for criticisms that hit below the belt? Have you been thinking that family gatherings feel obligatory and stressful ?

If your answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” I have a suggestion: Why not try a new approach?

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