7 tips on how to get through a family gathering

Avoid responding to provocations. If there’s something to discuss, now is not the moment.

When you have an unresolved issue with someone, it’s tempting to bring it up at the first opportunity. It’s understandable that you want to talk about things and get some closure. That’s why when you find yourself with a person you have a conflict with, you might provoke them without even realizing it. Or even allow yourself to be provoked.