Whenever people get together, there lies problems.
Whether it's Uncle Jack or Grandma Sue, 2nd cousin Mary-Lou, there is always one or two people in every family who creates drama and chaos.
What to do with Toxic Relatives?
Know when to draw the line - Enough is enough
Allow "Natural Consequences" - Stop protecting
Decide how you want to relate to difficult family members - Take back the control
Distance is okay - Boundary is essential
Don't expect the person to change - We only have control over our own reactions and responses
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best - Face up to reality
We may be hoping for a picture-perfect family...
But, Sometimes it's just smarter to be prepared...
