Just realized I stopped trying to fix my uncle's political rants at Thanksgiving after the 2020 election.

I used to argue point by point, but now I just say 'that's a lot, I need more pie' and walk to the kitchen, which cut my stress level in half, anyone have a better exit line for when a relative goes off the deep end?

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terrybennett1d ago

Actually, I think you're doing it right. The pie line is perfect because it's light and changes the subject. My go-to is asking where they got their coffee table, then staring at it like I'm really interested. Anything that shifts focus to a boring object works.

knight.mason1d ago

Wait, you actually used to argue with him point by point? Lol that sounds exhausting.