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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Unefilletrescurieuse · F

Politics these days effect us as people for good or bad so it’s really important how one believes. But in the midst of it all, if talked about or debated, there needs to be respect. I understand there may come a time where the division is so great, it may be better to let go of the friendship cause some are not capable of interacting in peace unless you agree with them.

DreamyCrush · F

@Unefilletrescurieuse I agree with you regarding respect. If there was something that he didn't want to discuss I wouldn't bring it up just to irritate him because I was having a bad day and want to eff up his day too.