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Violence rarely solves anything, but some family members are just make you so angry that you almost want to resort to it to get them to stop being difficult. With family, you can't choose them, but you can choose how to deal with them.

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    Learn to control the anger you may encounter when dealing with these family members. Try walking away, writing in a journal, punching a pillow or dealing with them calmly.
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    If they try to pick a fight with you, don't let them. Just ignore their jibes, and to get at their nerves, smile or compliment them. Kindness can make the world go around.
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    Try not to expect a problem when you are with them. Try to be polite, calm and helpful. The less they have to be angry about, the less problems they will cause.
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    Learn what makes them difficult. If it's a certain thing (like the milk being left out) make sure it doesn't happen. Some people will realize you are changing to help them, and will respect you a lot more and cause less problems.
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    Try being extra kind to them, even handling them through the kid-gloves. Don't completely change the way you act, but accommodate them to keep the peace!
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  • To keep your cool, try meditating for a short period of time each day. Just relax entirely and focus on your heartbeat, or go to your happy place. This will help you be calm when you encounter them.

EditWarnings

  • Never contribute to the fight or get violent. Violence solves nothing.
  • Don't try to act like to "give a taste of their own medicine." It solves nothing.
  • If you write your angry feelings down, make sure the person will not see what you have written. Chances are, it will hurt them and make them angry at you.

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