Am I doomed forever to choose between having to have multiple holidays or celebrating separately?
I would like to have the family together, but I would settle for getting to at least be with my husband on holidays. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! -- Not a Family Holiday in PAYou’re definitely not alone in your anxiety; the holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year for many Americans.
First, have a conversation with your husband. Make sure you are on the same page regarding your intentions for the holiday season: your budget, your family dynamics, your concerns, etc. As long as you two are on the same team and communicating well, the holiday chaos will be manageable. From your letter, it sounds like you two enjoy hosting and it was your mother-in-law who threw a wrench in the plan last-minute. In that case, call her up and tell her that you sincerely hope she attends Thanksgiving at your house, but that you have already made arrangements to host, so you will not be traveling elsewhere that day.
With such a big family, it’s lovely that you have adopted a “the more, the merrier” attitude; this way, you can open your home to all of your relatives, and if they opt out, or decide to house-hop and attend two different dinners, then that’s If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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