Like it or not, difficult people are everywhere, and family members are no exception. Often, these relationships are more complex due to the intimate bonds that connect us. Unlike friends or ...

Dear Eric: How does one politely suggest to an in-law’s relative that we don’t need to exchange Christmas gifts? My significant other and I are at the stage in life where we really do not need more ...

Here we are, so close to the holidays, which every tradition promises is going to be a time of love and happiness. Yeah, right. Sometimes it’s true. I still remember my first Southern California ...

While the festive season often brings joy, it can also present the unique challenge of navigating tense family gatherings. Many grapple with how to handle relatives who are "intrusive or trigger me or ...