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How to deal with difficult people. 5 strategies for the festive season and beyond

How to deal with difficult people. 5 strategies for the festive season and beyond

by Rachel | Dec 3, 2025 | Relationships, self-esteem

Christmas and difficult people can often go together like….Christmas films and problematic messages about family?! This often happens because the festive season can often bring us into contact with people we’d otherwise avoid, such as your family’s version of Uncle...

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