One in two adults is estranged from a close relation today. Of those estranged over politics, almost half say the break occurred within the last year.

In a contentious election year, conversations about politics at the dinner table are inevitable. But Elaine Swann, a lifestyle and etiquette expert, has some tips on how to best handle these conversations this Thanksgiving.

It’s OK to set rules about no politics at the celebration, or even opt out of the holidays altogether if you’re not feeling it, says Santa Rosa psychologist Carla Marie Manly.