How to avoid clashing with your family over politics this Thanksgiving. No, really.

Thu, 11/23/2023 - 07:48

A vintage illustration shows a husband and wife pulling the wishbone of a turkey for good luck at Thanksgiving dinner — You can have a peaceful Thanksgiving meal, too, if you set strong boundaries with your loved ones around political conversations at the table.
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Thanksgiving dinner is ripe for family fights about politics, relationships, social issues, and more.
Preparation, a humble perspective, and strong boundaries go a long way toward navigating conflict.
Three communication experts shared their tips for keeping the dinner table peaceful this year.

Every year, you walk into Thanksgiving dinner with a pit in your stomach, knowing that Aunt Karen will say something with her smart mouth that'll set the whole family on a course toward WWIII.

But not this year.