Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd has announced that he has made the decision to leave hospital after his cancer developed into an 'aggressive and untreatable leukaemia'.
25.12.2023 - 06:53 / ok.co.uk
Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year when families meet up, open presents, eat an array of delicious festive food, and enjoy quality time together. Although there is an expectation that things will be perfect and idyllic, it doesn't always unfold that way in real life. Putting relatives in the same room, particularly when they don't always see each other often, can bring its own set of challenges as family members don't always get along.
Reasons that arguments can happen include tiredness making people short-tempered, changes in family dynamics, alcohol, and historical disagreements that can resurface. If you're feeling worried about possible conflict between your nearest and dearest this festive season, we've rounded up tips from Hope Therapy and Counselling Services to help you deal with it. Talk in advance and set clear boundaries Make sure that before you see your family, you know what everyone is expecting from the Christmas period.
It's important to know how much time everyone will be spending together and what people's responsibilities are.
This is a good time to listen to people's concerns if anyone has any specific worries about what is going to happen. Also, if you can, try and meet up with family members in advance if there are any disagreements to solve. Listen fully and allow the others involved to have their say to avoid them getting angry.
Resolving arguments before the day itself is a way to make Christmas more enjoyable and reduce tension. If you are struggling to find a solution to the conflict, it might be useful to seek family therapy. It can help to have someone neutral there to listen to all of your worries and help steer the conversation so that everyone has a chance to
.Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd has announced that he has made the decision to leave hospital after his cancer developed into an 'aggressive and untreatable leukaemia'.
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