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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AdaXI · T

Might well be a difficult one to resolve but I'd basically say something along the line of 'look whatever you say it ain't going to change my political opinions BUT I respect you and its not something I wanna fallout over ' or wording to that sorta effect. Then maybe highlight what it is you like about them and the good points about your friendship and just hope they take it onboard.

If they don't well hey they might get upset and block you or whatever but what else can you do? I mean if it's got the stage it's driving you up the wall better having it out with them sooner rather than later. Just choose your words carefully if you wanna keep them as a friend it's often not what you say it's how you say it that counts.
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DreamyCrush · F

@AdaXI Thank you.

AdaXI · T

@DreamyCrush Your welcome and I hope you get it sorted out love. x
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