“Leftovers or Last Year’s Mystery? The Thanksgiving Dish That Divided a Family!”
In an article for Newsweek, Dr. Washington points out that the other person may mirror your actions, which ultimately defuses tension. Or, in the story’s case, to nip it before things get heated up.
“It can be helpful to take a couple of steps back or to physically remove yourself from the person and take a few deep breaths,” she wrote.
Fortunately, the author didn’t have to deal with a full-blown family drama. While her actions were hurtful to her sister-in-law, she didn’t cause a scene that could’ve ruined everyone’s night.
The author provided more information in the comments
Some readers sided with her
While others criticized her for making wrongful assumptions
She later provided an update, saying she patched things up with her sister-in-law
Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)
