If family gatherings were a board game, it’d be something like “Awkward Opoly.” You navigate a minefield of questions like “When are you getting married?” or “What happened to that job you quit last Christmas?” Meanwhile, you’re just trying to pass the gravy without spilling your dignity on the tablecloth.
The good news is that Cousin Ed’s annual conspiracy theories provide priceless entertainment—who knew Santa was involved in the moon landing? And let’s not overlook Grandma’s heroic attempts to feed you a fruitcake that could be classified as a building material.
Just remember, it’s once a year. Smile, nod, and help yourself to extra pie. By the time you escape, you’ll have enough awkward anecdotes to last until next December, or at least until your next therapy session.