Dear Life Kit: My folks guilt-trip me into spending the holidays with them

亲爱的生活工具包:我的家人让我内疚地和他们一起度过假期

Life Kit

2023-12-16

11 分钟
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Between long-held traditions, unfair expectations and clashing personalities, the holidays can be a perfect storm for conflict. Therapist John Kim helps untangle three holiday conundrums. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Today on the show, sorting through your stickiest holiday problems, from parents who guilt trip to rude relatives to what to do about unnecessary gift giving.

  • It's that oh so special time of year.

  • And this is dear life kit from NPR.

  • Dear life kit.

  • Dear life kit.

  • Dear life kit.

  • Dear life Kit, I have a question for you.

  • This is dear life kit from NPR.

  • How can I become a better caretaker?

  • How do I deal with my parents unrealistic expectations?

  • And we're getting personal.

  • I'm catching feelings for someone, but they're married.

  • I'm your host, Andy Tagle.

  • Every episode, we answer one of your most pressing and intimate anonymous questions with expert advice.

  • You have to decide, what kind of space do I want for myself for the holidays?

  • And it's up to you how long you want to engage.

  • That's today's expert, John Kim.

  • Jon is a licensed therapist, life coach, and host of the Angry Therapist, a podcast he uses to deliver self help in a shot glass.

  • Today, we're excited to have our favorite angry therapist here to help us keep our cool holiday season.

  • Stay tuned.