How I did it: There was a long time when mom and I didn't get along. We would be having a normal conversation, then, suddenly, something would go wrong and we would be yelling. The way I stopped it - I stopped trying to be "right". If i feel that she's off the mark about something, I just let it go...  it's done wonders! Another thing, I know she can sense hostility very well (rolling eyes is a really bad idea) and she takes it badly, so I forced myself to stop making sarcastic remarks etc. Now she also lives far away, so we stopped being such a big influence on each other.

Lessons & tips: Stop trying to be right!!

Resources: Some time apart from my family to cool down and having a normal friend circle.

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Jun 25, 2011, 08:45AM PDT | 0 comments | 10 cheers