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[quote=Anonymous]literally everyone has to live and let live to some extent.  my family has issues and dysfunctions but we LOVE to get together.  my inlaws are nutty, and I really get along with them as long as we don't do so too often or for too long.  (my DH would prefer even less, fwiw.)

most family drama is relatively easily contained.  and one person who wants EVERYTHING their way cannot really throw a wrench in otherwise good dynamics, because they are told to chill out or "No, we'll do it your way today but my way tomorrow."  or just "no."    my sister freaks out when anyone brings food with transfats to the beachhouse in the summer.  "sure larla, whatever, you don't have to eat it."  conversation over.

my dad wants to explain at length his vote for gary Johnson at every opportunity.  I have engaged in the past but I've had enough.  so, I don't respond.  if it becomes a conversation, I come up with something else to do.

now, if dad got drunk and took the kids for a drive or something, that's another matter.  but shit like that just doesn't happen at our family gatherings.[/quote]

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