Getting ready for the holidays

Is this situation going to be as bad as my gut feeling is telling me?

Can I find a way to tell the person how miserable they are making me?

If I cannot find a way to talk to the person, what can I do to make myself feel better in the moment?

Sometimes other people really are acting like jerks

Pay attention to when I am trying to pretend that things aren’t upsetting me.  Do not let my temper surprise me.

I am not responsible for other people’s drama

It is not my responsibility to make people like someone I care about (husband, brother, friend) unless that person asks for my help

Do not get emotionally invested in arguments with people who enjoy arguing for its own sake.