youtube episode: https://youtu.be/fCgEU8hkT2A

i get a lot of questions about how to handle conflict with parents. while i can't speak to the nuances of every relationship, here are some thoughts and feelings that i hope might be applicable or helpful. i know the holiday season can be really overwhelming for some people and i think there are ways we can prepare so that we aren't wasting too much energy on being ugly & having a bad time so we can focus on being hot & having fun, duh!!!

02:19 - 1. your parents want what’s best for you

03:50 - 2. your parents are random people

06:17 - 3. practice gratitude

09:46 - 4. avoid overcommunicating

12:53 - 5. embrace the way your relationship changes over time

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