How do you avoid awkward conversations with family or friends during the holidays?

[Anonymous]

Relatives and friends asking you about your ex, or your miscarriage at the dinner table, etc?

[TrueConfection]

"Thank you for your concern, but Is rather not talk about it."

"You're so sweet to remember. So what is in this amazing stuffing?"

"I'm fine, thank you. There's really no need for you to be concerned."

"I'm really looking forward to________."

"I'm so thankful it's over and my friends have stopped bringing it up."

Just smile politely and look at them like you don't understand or like you can't hear anything coming out of their noise hole.

[Radiate143]

So good

[Lynx122]

I've never really had that problem. The only conversation I don't wanna have with my mom is Israel Palestine because she's not thinking straight when it comes to that. So I just ignore it when she brings it up I don't wanna talk about it at all and I used to talk about it in the past when it was in the news but I never bring it up anymore now. But everything else is fine I haven't had any awkward moments in years.

I did one time when I as still younger and I was struggling with my life. My mother basically made fun of me in front of guests, I was so mad I just stood up and walked out.

[paledreams]

Hmm.

I try to steer clear or steer clear on merry topics ☺️ or speak less. While being, cool and calm, and kind.

[WhitneySnow]

That hasn’t happened to me in a while. When one of my aunts asked me about my ex I just told her we weren’t together anymore and she dropped the subject.

[IslaTheWitch]

all know my boundaries, and no one really tries to cross them :D

[molonski2]

Its always best to confront , not try and hide issues , let the truthful answers flow , its important , covering up harbours depression and anxiety.

If you need intoxication , do it that way.

[Radiate143]

I don't have this issue but just look at theme, look them up and down, then look back at your food or join a Convo you feel is respectful as if they said nothing.

[the29thhuman]

If it bothered me enough, I’d simply not go. You’re an adult right? You can say I don’t wanna go it’s not my vibe thanks for the invite. Very straight forward matter, what’s the issue with speaking up.

[DrPepper12]

Get drunk and let the honesty flow...

[BradleyScheff]

Utilise one word replies. Look cold.