A negotiator, a psychologist, a wedding planner, a conflict mediator and a maitre d’ share their hard-earned techniques for keeping the peace at Christmas
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Ah, Christmas – a time to come together with family, mark the year that’s been and, for many of us, devolve into explosive, regrettable arguments before dessert hits the table.
If your holiday celebrations have a habit of ending up like that episode of The Bear, know that at least you’re not alone. “It is a tough time for a lot of families,” says clinical psychologist Elisabeth Shaw.
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