The holidays can be stressful: you have to deal with making travel plans, finding the perfect gifts and of course, spending quality time with your family. When you have a bunch of relatives together for an extended period, you can be almost certain that something will go wrong. Luckily Lorelai, Rory and the other characters on Gilmore Girls know all about putting up with family and can offer some tips for handling any situation.

When you find out dinner isn’t for another hour:

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You’re just here for the food.

Make sure to stay caffeinated:

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It’s going to be a long day.

When your nieces won’t stop running around:

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There’s a reason why you don’t have kids.

When you inevitably get asked if you’re seeing anyone:

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Or how school is going:

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Or what you plan on doing with your life:

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Just resist the urge to do something like this:

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When it’s finally time to eat:

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When your uncle decides to bring up politics at dinner:

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The worst idea ever.

And instead of ignoring him, people start to argue:

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Just keep some alcohol close by:

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When you talk to that one cousin who is over it as much as you:

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Instead of getting frustrated by your family, just laugh it off:

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Enjoy the absurdity of it all.

In the end, no matter how annoying your family can be, you still love them. And being with loved ones is what the holidays are all about.

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