They're Here!

Keep your good cheer when quirky relatives push your buttons during the holidays.

by Teri Cettina

Yes, we love our relatives, but every extended family has a character who confounds or annoys. There's an old saying: "If you're waiting for your relatives to change ... you should live so long." You can't really change the behavior of others, but you can change the way you respond. Here is a cast of characters you might encounter at your holiday gatherings and some gentle yet smart ways of directing a happy ending.

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