Such a tough one to navigate in a family relationship. How do you handle it when someone in your family is angrily passionate in one direction and you strongly disagree, but they can't not talk politics at a family gathering? My brother and I spent years not speaking due to political differences and our inability to "disagree nicely." We finally got over ourselves and chose to not talk about that. I'm so happy we did - he passed away a couple years later and I cherish the time we got to spend together in those last years.
Hi @Itchyfootscratch, thank you for sharing your insights. What a testament to the love you had for each other, that you were able to reconcile and overcome the politics! You are correct, it is a very tough thing to navigate when someone is adamant about expressing their political views. I have found myself shutting the conversation down by saying, 'you have given me a lot to think about, let me take some quiet time with it.' I have also chosen to hang with other family. In the end, maintaining mutual respect and focusing on what truly matters-our love and connection-helps us rise above the differences and strengthens our bonds. Even if that means we choose a higher road and just don't engage. Keep sharing, we love to hear from you!
Such a tough one to navigate in a family relationship. How do you handle it when someone in your family is angrily passionate in one direction and you strongly disagree, but they can't not talk politics at a family gathering?
My brother and I spent years not speaking due to political differences and our inability to "disagree nicely." We finally got over ourselves and chose to not talk about that. I'm so happy we did - he passed away a couple years later and I cherish the time we got to spend together in those last years.
Hi @Itchyfootscratch, thank you for sharing your insights. What a testament to the love you had for each other, that you were able to reconcile and overcome the politics! You are correct, it is a very tough thing to navigate when someone is adamant about expressing their political views. I have found myself shutting the conversation down by saying, 'you have given me a lot to think about, let me take some quiet time with it.' I have also chosen to hang with other family. In the end, maintaining mutual respect and focusing on what truly matters-our love and connection-helps us rise above the differences and strengthens our bonds. Even if that means we choose a higher road and just don't engage. Keep sharing, we love to hear from you!