I think most young adults can relate to coming home for Thanksgiving and worrying about the conversation at the dinner table. Will your Aunt Dot ask about your boyfriend? Will Grandma Sue ask about your schoolwork? Or worse, will your Great Uncle Bob ask about your job? There may even be family fights over religion and politics! Here are some ways to handle those conversations like a pro.

1. Stay Calm

It's easy to get upset or annoyed with the questions your family members ask. Try and remember to stay calm, handle one person at a time and try not to get stressed out. DEEP BREATHS!

2. Come Prepared

Before arriving at Thanksgiving dinner, think about how you'll answer the constant questions you'll be asked. Where's your boyfriend? What are your grades like in school? Do you have a job lined up yet? All of these and more will be asked! Think about what'll you'll say ahead of time. My boyfriend is with his family. I'm doing just fine in school. The job search is going well. All acceptable answers!

3. Divert The Attention

If the family starts to argue about politics or religion, divert the attention. Compliment your grandmother on her delicious pie or ask your uncle about how the hockey season is going so far. It'll break the tension and make the conversation more light - hearted.

4. Don't Give Away Too Much

It's easy to end up in an hour long conversation with your cousin about your difficult roommate or about your boyfriend problems. Resist! Try and keep conversations on a surface level because you never know who those details will be leaked to. Pretty soon you'll be asking yourself how your grandfather knows about it!

5. Remember, They Are Asking Because They Care

It's important to remember that your family loves and cares about you. Yes, they like to know a lot about your life. But ultimately, they are asking because they want to know more about you and often that's one of the few times you get to see them during the year. As annoying as they can be, they are your family and you only have one!