If Thanksgiving Is a Time of Discomfort for You, Here Are Some Guidelines to Ruin It or Plant a Scapegoat in Your Place

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for families. But how could it not be when it's a time for families to reunite and celebrate all the wonderful things that have happened during the past year?

There are many things to celebrate and be thankful for, such as family, friends, a new job, delicious food, and so much more. Thanksgiving is a joyful holiday that gives you a chance to have dinner with all your close relatives at once, enjoy delicious food, and engage in interesting conversations.

However, we must be honest; it can also be an enormous pressure for some people. As noted by Dr. Madeline Levine, a child psychologist, "Family gatherings can sometimes amplify existing tensions, making it crucial to set boundaries and manage expectations." We all have that one person in the family who considers themselves the smartest or someone who can't resist poking their nose into other people's lives.

Because of people like this, Thanksgiving can turn into real torture instead of being a holiday full of gratitude and enjoyment. But if you have such overly curious people among your family members, don't worry; we have you covered in this post with some amazing ideas.

We encountered a thread, "How to Ruin Your Family Thanksgiving,". Yes, you read that right.

For those who see Thanksgiving as a holiday that isn't as lovely as it should be, Dr. Madeline Levine shared insights on how to navigate family dynamics during the holiday season. Below, you can see her suggestions and ideas, as well as those from people who have found themselves in a similar situation.

So, let's get started:

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"Things are going to be bad either way," said a Twitter user, and she encourages you to do something about it:

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But remember: "NONE of the catastrophes that happen should be able to be traced back to you:"

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The first thing is to find your scapegoat and prepare the ground:

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The scapegoat can be anyone.

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But don't forget the rest of the family; also, keep irritating them all the time:

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A friend of yours can also be helpful:

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"Pretend to be helpful"

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Encourage children to rile up:

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If you follow all the instructions, now you can use a scapegoat.

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Provoke a scapegoat; strike at their emotional pain:

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Now all the attention will be on the scapegoat and not you.

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"You’re free"

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And as a free man/woman, here's one piece of advice on what you could do:

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Her followers had a few ideas of their own as well:

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"The day is saved"

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Respect

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Perfect one:

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Provoke a confusing drama, then play the victim.

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This always works:

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Maybe there is something more?

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So, if Thanksgiving is not as happy a holiday as you wish it to be, and you get bothered by numerous relatives about everything that's going on in your life, maybe you can use some tips from this thread. And if everything is fine and you don't need these directions, at least you can smile at the genius ideas.