Holiday Drama: How Couples Can Survive Family, Traditions, and Stress

The holidays are supposed to bring joy, but for many couples, they bring tension instead. Deciding where to spend the holidays, whose traditions to follow, and how to manage family expectations can quickly turn into emotional minefields.

In this episode of Modern Couples: What Your Therapist Never Told You, Rick and Lilian explore why holiday planning often sparks conflict, how family dynamics shape these decisions, and what couples can do to set boundaries, blend traditions, and actually enjoy the season.

They also discuss tricky topics like divided families, politics at the dinner table, and the financial stress that can make the holidays feel more chaotic than cozy.