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In reply to the discussion: Can you be friends with someone who holds political views opposed to yours? [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)78. I'm friends with a guy I dated nearly 30 years ago. We
reconnected on FB about 6 years ago.
Turns out he is really RW, and of course I am really progressive. We decided to salvage our sincere friendship that we would not be FB friends until after the election. And then we just won't discuss politics when we get together except to poke gentle fun at each other.
It is working. He really is a dear, but the relationship obviously can't go beyond friendship, lol. We're both cool with that.
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True Dough
Jul 2016
OP
there are already several people, casual friends, to whom I no longer speak, since they
niyad
Jul 2016
#2
I am in the same situation but the business people had rather not discuss it.
Jim Beard
Jul 2016
#54
Can you be friends with someone who holds political views opposed to yours?
Hayduke Bomgarte
Jul 2016
#17
I would take a second look at that person as to what they value if they supported the hateful cheeto
kimbutgar
Jul 2016
#41
Yep, no problem. I am fairly passionate, but try to be understanding and open-minded for the most
jmg257
Jul 2016
#43
I wouldn't consider anyone small-minded for actively avoiding racists, sexists, or homophobes
LanternWaste
Jul 2016
#51
Only if an agreement is made that we never talk politics and/or religion. Otherwise? No. eom
BlueCaliDem
Jul 2016
#52
What is a "friend". Im told the the SO has hundreds of friends on facebook
HereSince1628
Jul 2016
#63
I don't have any right-wing friends. However, my boyfriend is a Donald Trump fan
redStateBlueHeart
Jul 2016
#65
I don't talk politics with friends. Ever. I don't proselytize nor do I lecture.
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2016
#68
yeah sometimes it's harder to be friends with someone who agrees with you.
luckylefty77
Jul 2016
#72
This is something I have been pondering for several months, ever since I saw...
3catwoman3
Jul 2016
#82