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How to deal with relatives I hate?
7 Strategies to Deal With Difficult Family Members
- Don’t try to fix the difficult person.
- Be present and direct.
- Do encourage difficult people to express themselves.
- Watch for trigger topics.
- Know that some topics are absolutely off-limits.
- It’s not about you — usually.
- Your own well-being comes first.
How to escape from family functions?
Surviving Toxic Family Functions
- You Don’t Have to Attend. Forget all the admonishments people give that “this is your family” and you “should” do this or that.
- Find Something Meaningful to Do.
- Limit Interactions.
- Help Someone Else.
- Don’t Take the Bait.
- Stand Up for Yourself and Others.
What do you do in a family function?
How To Entertain Yourself At A Boring Family Function
- Smartphone to the rescue! One of the easiest ways to entertain yourself is to get lost in the world of your handy smartphone.
- Unlimited food!
- Interact with strangers.
- Read a book.
- Dance.
- Personal music.
Why do we celebrate family function?
When we are together as a family, friends, and society it creates a sense of unity. When the family is connected on festivals it’s most precious and joyful time. That’s why I think festivals are important in our life. God also feel happiest when their kids are together and happy (Results of God’s creativity).
How do you deal with difficult relatives?
One way to deal with a difficult relative is to give this person a job or a task at family gatherings. If a meal is being made, ask the relative to chop onions or set the table, and let him or her do it the way he or she wants. [3] That way, the relative will feel like he or she is making a contribution, and will be out of the way for a bit.
Why do I not want to be around my family anymore?
Some people’s family arrangements are unhealthy, sometimes leading to family estrangement. Therefore, in certain toxic situations, it is very typical to think, “I don’t want to be around my family anymore.”
Do you feel obligated to see your family?
You feel obligated to see them – you feel like you have to see your family or suffer the consequences. Maybe you feel like you’ll wind up in their bad books if you don’t, or there’ll be a big family drama if not.
What do you do when you can’t stand a relative?
Sometimes you have to grit your teeth and say, “You’re entitled to your opinion” and move on. Live and let live. Resolve conflicts. If you can’t stand your relative due to a conflict, see if you can resolve the conflict between you and your relative. You may need to find time to sit down, be honest with each other, and clear the air.