Some families can be a bear during the holidays. Fights regarding politics, superior football teams, and the host's cooking abilities will inevitably come up during your Thanksgiving feast. Here are 7 tips to combat those awkward arguments and ensure that you have a fun and fruitful holiday.

1. When they start talking politics, RUN

If one person even mentions Donald Trump's name and opens that can of worms, your best bet is to just run and hide in a safe, secluded area.

2. Bring headphones

Am I listening to music? Am I listening to an audiobook? Am I trying desperately to ignore my family fighting over whether to watch the football game, the dog show or the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade?

Who knows, and who cares? If my headphones are in, don't talk to me please and thank you.

3. Offer to help in the kitchen

Obviously, your mom doesn't really need your help with the potatoes, but this is a sure-fire way to escape the millions of questions about college. Because honestly, it's nobody else's business that you're partying every weekend and skipping your math class.

Plus you can get brownie points with your mom! It's a win-win.

4. Drink

When all else fails, grab a glass of wine (or the entire bottle, no judgment here) and gulp down some liquid courage to survive the remainder of the feast.

While you're at it, make sure everybody else gets some to lighten them up a bit.

5. Lie if you have to

I don't condone lying, but if Aunt Jane starts asking why you're still single and harasses you about needing a significant other, get out of it quickly by telling her that he/she wasn't able to make it, but will try to next year.

Just don't let the fake relationship linger too long or else she will start asking about a wedding... yikes.

6. Pity laugh

I know that joke that Uncle Dan tells every single year isn't funny anymore and your cousin's CORNYcopia puns could use some work, but at least give them a chuckle.

If nothing else, they're trying to lighten the mood and if you have to fake a laugh then so be it.

7. Remember that they are your family

Some family members may be obnoxious, impolite, or just down-right annoying but they are family, and you love them regardless.

This holiday season, just remember that family is family. Even if they won't shut up about their political views, overshare personal information or are just crabby like we all are sometimes, you know that you couldn't live without them, and vice versa. Happy Holidays, everybody!