20 Powerful Quotes To Help You Cope With Difficult Relationships

Relationships are never easy, especially family relationships.

Some people always seem to be pushing our buttons, making it hard not to respond emotionally. Others trigger our deepest wounds and make us question our worth or sanity. And sometimes, without realizing it, we are the ones creating unnecessary conflict and drama.

We take things personally that don’t really concern us, assume the worst in people and act accordingly, fighting to be heard and understood while refusing to hear or understand the other person.

I know I’ve done all of these things before, and I always wish I’d done it better. With less emotion, defensiveness, or self-righteousness. With more composure, receptivity and self-confidence.

Knowing the holidays can feel like emotional landmines, I’ve put together a collection of quotes that might help us all respond more wisely to the tense, triggering moments that might otherwise steal our peace and joy.

Read them, absorb them, carry them into your day.

I hope these messages will save you heartache and help you be the person you want to be today.

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Have a wonderful holiday weekend, friends!

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