Real family gatherings might not look like a gauzy image on a greeting card. Let’s face it: there is conflict in lots of families, ramped up when they gather. Can you do anything about that tightness in your belly at the thought of who’s coming for dinner?
We think so, based on hearing from many families, particularly those with elders, here at AgingParents.com. Part of the difficulty with holiday gatherings is expectations. You want it to be nice. You want no arguing. You expect that if there is a lot of preparation and work and good food, that will make it go well. And that is sometimes how it turns out, but sometimes it just doesn’t go that way.
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