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Debra Waters

Tensions running high this Christmas? Experts reveal how to fix a festive family fall-out

Woman looking frustrated over the Christmas period.

While we might think of this time of year as ‘merry and bright’, when it comes to family, the festive season isn’t always full of cheer.

Spending more time with your relatives than normal can often be a recipe for squabbles – and not just over who’s getting the last ‘purple one’. Tension can soar as bad feelings come to the surface and then to the boil. From old resentments to difficult dynamics, here’s how to weather seasonal storms at home during the festive season.

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