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Survey Finds Americans Skip Holiday Gatherings to Avoid Uncomfortable Family Conversations, and Wish Dialogue Was More Meaningful

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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In fact, some family gatherings are so divisive or uncomfortable, that almost half (49%) of those polled skipped a family gathering at least once.

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  • In fact, some family gatherings are so divisive or uncomfortable, that almost half (49%) of those polled skipped a family gathering at least once.
  • Despite these statistics, Americans want and yearn for more meaningful family connections.
  • Americans reported family members giving unsolicited advice (88%), and uncomfortable topics, such as politics, marital status or kids being brought up (81%), or even arguments breaking out (37%).
  • Four out of five Americans (80%) wish more family members knew about their family history.