Do you associate with folks who don't share your political perspective?

This is about someone I've interacted with regularly, for 10 years or more, and care about as a friend. While I make a concerted effort NOT to discuss politics, this person puts a political spin on one thing after another and always tries to get digs in accusing me of believing "fake news". 🙄 At that point I just shut down and stop talking. I have mentioned previously that I don't want to discuss these issues because he always tries to make it personal. Well, it happened again this morning.

Maybe I'm being too sensitive, but I'm considering just not talking to him anymore, and that's difficult. He's always been good to me, but in recent years has been more snarky and accusatory. How would you address this?

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MarineBob · 56-60, M

i forgive them for the political beliefs

DragonFruit · 70-79, M

@MarineBob I don't think that it's the difference in political beliefs themselves, but turnibg everything into a political issue that's the problem..
My political beliefs aren't the same as those of some of my friends, but many of our discussions are not political in nature.
The problem is that some people (at both ends of the spectrum) turn just about anything into a political disagreement....often when there's no need to start a political argument

DreamyCrush · F

@DragonFruit Exactly.

SW-User

@MarineBob I didn’t realize you could provide absolution..