40% of Families Have Holiday Fights . . . Here Are the Main Topics to Avoid

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The holidays coming up means lots of family infighting. Here are the main topics that can start a fight, and why it might be best to avoid them.

A poll found 40% of families deal with “open disagreements” around the holidays. And that’s without factoring in the election.

Politics is the #1 topic that can start a fight, but it didn’t win by much. Here are the top three . . .

1. Politics. 34% of people said it’s a frequent point of tension in their family.

2. Family dynamics and past grievances, 32%. So, ongoing stuff that’s been brewing, then bubbles over.

3. A tie between relationships and finances, both 25%.

Arguing about those things is usually pointless. But here’s another reason to avoid them. There’s a one in three chance it becomes a WAR.

The poll found a third of holiday fights end up escalating into “lasting rifts” that can impact relationships for years.

40% of Families Have Holiday Fights . . . Here Are Topics to Avoid