How Do You Avoid Conflicts During Family Holiday Gatherings?
The Holiday’s are a time for family get-togethers and celebration. However, sometimes family gatherings bring past family conflicts to the surface and even create new conflicts. Here are some steps to help maintain an atmosphere of holiday cheer and goodwill. Don’t leave anyone out. Don’t forget to invite family members who might otherwise spend the holiday alone. If someone is unable to travel or perhaps is short money to make the trip, offer to provide assistance in the form of money to assist with the travel expense or perhaps see if someone in the family can provide transportation. Decide where to hold your family holiday gathering. Before you plan the details of the holiday gathering, make certain you consult everyone involved. If you have hosted the event every year, give another family the opportunity to host it. Perhaps they will be relieved that you want to host the gathering again and would rather not have to clean, but you won’t know until you ask. Decide on the food. Food,
