I can get through almost anything "social"... as long as politics (anti-social behavior) is left behind.
I am an introvert. I can enjoy time with people, but I have to recharge afterward-- and during.
We had a very busy, crowded holiday weekend. Fortunately, it all happened at my parents' house. That gives me a place to flee to, since that's only 7 blocks away.
But it was a good holiday.
Our family contains people of every sort of political inclination, and me, who's against politics. No one said anything political other than my dad's one crack about "defunding the police" during a Christmas movie scene where Santa was arrested.
The only real stressor was the big anxiety-ridden dog who came with one couple (because they couldn't find a sitter). My parents' cat is now terrified of coming in the house, but will hopefully get over it now that the intruder is gone-- all but the smell.
Everyone got along and had a good time. It's amazing what can happen if politics doesn't poison it.
