THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My family has always been pretty close, but this last year we've drifted apart. Between politics and the differing opinions on COVID, we're a giant mess! My husband and I have hosted Christmas events at our home in the past. Last year things were quite different and it was just my husband and our kids. This year we're supposed to get back to normal, but I kind of liked things last year. I really don't want to be with a bunch of people who will all be arguing over dumb things. I told my husband that I'd like to skip hosting Christmas this year and I could tell he liked the idea too, but he is afraid that it will cause problems if we don't invite people too. I feel kind of stuck hosting. I typically get excited about that, but social media fights between family members makes me wonder how many will even show up. I try to stay out of all of that, but if we're hosting and one side shows up and the other side does not. It will look like we're taking sides. What do I do? Anyone else in this predicament? I'd love to see what others are doing!
Signed – Reluctant Hostess
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