But as wonderful as Turkey Day can be, its not always picture perfect.

But instead of getting everyone on the same page, her rules ruined her familys holiday plans.

But as magical as Thanksgiving can be, its also notorious for being a day full offamily drama.

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Olivia was kind enough to have a chat withBored Pandaand discuss family conflicts during the holidays.

First, its important for people to know how common it is to have family drama/conflict around the holidays.

your home], even if they are family members, Olivia told Bored Panda.

Women smiling and holding hands around a Thanksgiving table with flowers and dishes.

For example, when the sister mentioned not speaking about politics, I think thats totally fair.

Because then its YOUR house and YOUR rules, she added.

The psychologist also shared some recommendations for surviving the holiday season with minimal drama.

Text discussing a woman refusing to host Thanksgiving due to sister’s rules.

Olivia also recommends having a list of safe conversation topics at the ready for when youre around family.

Check out the results:

Text about a sister’s new rules for Thanksgiving, introducing a “Family Code of Conduct” for the gathering.

Thanksgiving rules sheet requiring signatures before attending the holiday celebration.

Text listing strict Thanksgiving rules about conversation, including turn-taking and banning heated political topics.

Text listing sister’s strict Thanksgiving dinner rules, including “smart casual” dress code and “optimal personality compatibility” seating.

Text conversation about Thanksgiving hosting disagreement between sisters.

Two women having an animated discussion on a couch, one appears frustrated, possibly about Thanksgiving rules.

Text conversation about family conflict over Thanksgiving hosting rules.

Text about a woman questioning if she was wrong for standing her ground on Thanksgiving hosting rules.

Family setting a table for Thanksgiving dinner with roast and salad, adults and child arranging dishes and table setting.

Man in plaid shirt looking stressed with two older adults angrily gesturing behind him, related to Thanksgiving rules disagreement.

Comment advising to host brother instead of following sister’s Thanksgiving rules.

Comment criticizing strict Thanksgiving rules and supporting a refusal to host.

Text response discussing family dinner rules and hosting disagreements for Thanksgiving.

Screenshot of a comment discussing Thanksgiving rules disagreement with a sister.

Comment supporting a woman’s decision on Thanksgiving rules, emphasizing fun and personal choice.

Comment discussing a sister’s rules for Thanksgiving, mentioning humor and handling a situation well.

Thanksgiving rules list with humorous family notes, featuring mentions of shrimp, TV volume, and champagne opinions.

Comment on a sister’s Thanksgiving rules, calling her controlling and suggesting finding a way to avoid her demands.

Text screenshot about a woman’s reaction to Thanksgiving rules.

Reddit comment discussing a sister’s Thanksgiving hosting due to strict rules.

Text exchange discussing strict Thanksgiving rules; brother refuses to attend unless rules are relaxed.

Reddit comment discussing Thanksgiving hosting options and family choices.

Comment questioning why the woman didn’t host Thanksgiving and ignore her sister’s rules.

Text comment about breaking rules as a game with brother, posted by TeacherWithOpinions.

Comment discussing Thanksgiving rules and politics agreement.

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Reddit comment critiquing strict Thanksgiving rules for family gatherings.

Text excerpt about family Thanksgiving stress and drama, expressing gratitude for celebrating separately.

Text comment discussing a woman’s response to her sister’s Thanksgiving rules, questioning her need to cancel plans.

Comment on sister’s Thanksgiving rules causing hosting dilemma.

Comment about familial conflict over Thanksgiving rules.

Text discussing issues with family Thanksgiving rules and dynamics.

Comment criticizing a decision about Thanksgiving hosting rules.

Reddit comment discussing canceling Thanksgiving due to sister’s rules, suggests alternatives.

Comment discussing excessive response to Thanksgiving hosting rules.

Text discussing solutions for hosting Thanksgiving, focusing on avoiding drama with set rules.

Text image discussing a father’s strict rules for his birthday, leading to family issues and disagreements.

Text discussing hosting Thanksgiving with rules about avoiding political talk.