Dear Rita,
How do I deal with having to spend time with annoying family members during the holiday season?
Well, for one, I know exactly how this feels considering a have a handful of family members that I cannot even stand to be around. From the annoying aunts and uncles, constantly asking about how school’s going and what my plans for the future are, to the pestering little cousins who just can’t seem to sit down and be quiet, I’ve definitely had my fair share of intolerable family members. My biggest word of advice with dealing with them is to try and tune them out in the moments they are bothering you. Stick in your headphones and listen to your favorite songs or go watch your favorite movies with some of your other family members and if you really need to, try and get away from the crazy, loud areas and have a little time to yourself for a few minutes. Distract yourself but try to be respectful in doing so. With that being said, keep in mind that this person is family, and family is one of the most important parts of life, especially during the holiday season. So, during these upcoming days, please try to put up with this person as best as you can because, even if this person may annoy you with every word that comes out of his/her mouth, they are still family And hey, you only have to see your whole family a couple times a year .