It is the season to bring your person home for the holidays. But not everyone has a picture-perfect family dynamic, especially when it comes to parents and partners. If you have brought your other half home in the past only to hear passive-aggressive remarks or full-on “I don’t like them, here’s why” monologues from your mom or dad, bringing them back can feel a lot like walking on eggshells.
Dealing with this sort of sticky situation (feeling like you have to choose sides between people you love) can be anxiety-inducing. But it doesn’t always have to be! When you are crazy in