The holidays are supposed to be all about love and family, but if yore not careful, it could turn into a 911 call QUICK. Here’s 3 easy steps that could keep the peace with your family or in-laws over the holidays.
From: BMWK
RULE 1: STOP TELLING ALL OF YOUR BUSINESS!
The best thing you can do to make things better when dealing with family is to stop telling them all of your and your mates’ business.
RULE 2: IT DOESN’T COST ANYTHING TO BE NICE
You can’t control your families behavior, but you can control yours. Being nice and without attitude will automatically help you to have a better time because you won’t feel defensive. Being nice will limit potential confrontation because you will be less likely to entertain the negativity.
3) REMEMBER WHO YOU HAVE TO GO HOME WITH!
You and your mate went from individuals to a union when you got married and you must act as such even with your family. Fellas, your first responsibility is to protect your wife even if that means you are protecting her from your mother or other family members. Ladies you should have your man’s back when your father is giving him a hard time or your mother is berating him. Allowing your family to disrespect your spouse is an act of cowardice on your end.
What tips do you have for better handling your extended family around the holidays?
