Comments on: Feasting with Unruly Relatives https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/ VitalSmarts is now Crucial Learning Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:01:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: TG https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-10379 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:01:46 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-10379 In reply to Wondering.

I wondered if it would be possible to rent a travel trailer or something to be there and yet still have a seperate living space to go to if needed. I think all of us have at least some level of turmoil in our families – that is natural and I agree with Joseph’s priority to maintain relationships in families.

I also recognize there are times when maintaining that relationship can be not just uncomfortable but damaging. Finding a way to participate while also having an excape mechanism is wise in any situation such as this.

]]> By: Peter https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-10378 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:30:23 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-10378 In reply to Elizabeth.

Ditto. Well written.

]]> By: Mark Oelze https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-10376 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:55:14 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-10376 Thank you Joseph. I have ALWAYS appreciated your writings both in your books and in this blog. I am sharing this article with The PLEDGEtalk Learning Community I lead that is all about loving well in the way we communicate and resolve conflict. Your article should be read by everyone!

]]> By: Miguel https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-10374 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:28:18 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-10374 In reply to Tweets that mention Crucial Skills » Feasting with Unruly Relatives — Topsy.com.

Joseph,
I read your feedback to ” Feasting with Unruly Relatives. You did a great job. I will definitely keep your advise in mind when I am in this situation. Thank you

]]> By: Daleen https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-10373 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:47:47 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-10373 Highly valuable insight, breakdown of scenarios, and suggestions not just for this specific situation but for any complex or “tender” scenario we find challenging. Addressing others with respect and dignity for them as well as oneself is critical for health and continuous engagement of discussions from all members. What you’ve provided, Mr. Grenny, are grounded techniques and approaches lending to the success of those virtues and values. Thank you so very much!

]]> By: Stay with Friends https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-10372 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:42:03 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-10372 Another alternative in a rural, yet home environment, is to look for a friend or extended family member near by that you could stay with. This way you still spend the day with family, but have a place to go to if needed.

]]> By: Marvin Burnette https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-10371 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:41:31 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-10371 In reply to Tweets that mention Crucial Skills » Feasting with Unruly Relatives — Topsy.com.

Joseph, first and foremost I have to tell you how much I appreciate you and your guidance in navigating through some difficult but needed crucial conversations! This conversation of feasting with unruly relatives I would dare say is repeated across the globe yearly, especially during the holidays. Thank you for your transparency and perspective. I benefited from this immensely. k/r

]]> By: Pam https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-7866 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:35:08 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-7866 My intuition/nature finds this a much better, i.e. compassionate, inclusive, caring approach than the “reject/remove the toxic people” strategy that seems to have been so popular the last few years/decade. EVERYONE can be toxic at some point, as EVERYONE has lots of things – known or unknown to the judger – going on. Sigh… life… perfect in its imperfection… i need to practice and life will in all likelihood, provide many opportunities… as i look back and realize i didn’t do so good on another one that just happened this morning!.. 🙂 🙁

]]> By: Amber https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-4799 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:21:09 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-4799 Thank you, Joseph. It was so kind and smart. Happy Thanksgiving

]]> By: Lorna https://cruciallearning.com/blog/feasting-with-unruly-relatives/#comment-4798 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:34:23 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=946#comment-4798 Well said. I might also add that this might be the last Thanksgiving you all are able to celebrate together.

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