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Episode 2748:

Steve Pavlina explores practical ways to handle challenging relationships with relatives, emphasizing boundaries, self-respect, and conscious choice. He shows how shifting perspective can reduce stress and create more harmonious interactions, whether that means improving the relationship or letting go of unhealthy ties.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/08/dealing-with-difficult-relatives/

Quotes to ponder:

"Every interaction you have with a relative is an opportunity to grow."

"The key is to remember that you always have a choice in how you respond."

"You cannot control how others behave, but you can control your own behavior and your own state of being."

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