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Family gatherings from year-end parties through to Chinese New Year visiting can bring up more anxiety than anticipation, and that reaction is far more common than most people admit out loud. If a family reunion leaves you dreading the same relative's questions, replaying old roles you thought you'd outgrown, or needing days to recover afterwards, the goal isn't to eliminate the discomfort — it's to go in with a plan, realistic expectations, and a few boundaries you've actual