While the last family gathering offered some good times, there wasn't much effective communication as far as you're concerned. For an upcoming get-together, switch your tactics. Instead of working so hard to stay cheerful and walking on eggshells around certain people, tell yourself that you're just going to call things like you see them. These people have a tremendous amount of love for you, and they can take the truth as you see it. In fact, they might appreciate it.