Would you end a friendship over politics? / myLot

Agate, Colorado

February 28, 2019 7:40pm CST

This is something I've seen a lot on facebook. People ending long term friendships because of politics and others who have completely different views and remaining friends. So I was wondering if you have or ever would end a friendship over politics? I've stopped being friends with people who are homophobic or racist because obvioulsy that's a big thing and not the type of people I would want to associate with but I don't know about ending a friendship based on their political party but I also see both sides so I wanted to get other peoples opinions.

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

1 Mar 19

I would not no, I would not end a friendship for that reason unless I was being constantly preached to about it.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

1 Mar 19

That makes sense. I can't stand when I have a different opinion about something and the other person or people try to constantly get me the change my mind

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

1 Mar 19

@skydream It drives me bonkers.

George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (105326)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 Mar 19

I stay out of the political discussion since it is very sensitive.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

1 Mar 19

Seems like a smart thing to do a lot of the time

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Toni

@toniganzon (72551)

• Philippines

1 Mar 19

I wouldn't. Those people are shallow to do that.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

7 Mar 19

I agree if the only reason was because of politics.

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rakski

@rakski (128471)

• Philippines

1 Mar 19

Friendship should be more than politics or religious beliefs.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

1 Mar 19

I agree. I have friends who have different beliefs than me and it doesn't affect our friendship at all

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rakski

@rakski (128471)

• Philippines

1 Mar 19

@skydream same here. we talk politics, we hear each other opinions but we do not let get us. otherwise we do not discuss it

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

7 Mar 19

@rakski I think thats the way it should be. Being able to discuss anything and hear each other and not let it get in the way of the friendship

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John Roberts

@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Mar 19

Lines are being drawn these days.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

7 Mar 19

they definitely are

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Nicole W.

@things4gotten (476)

• United States

1 Mar 19

Most of the time I wouldn't, however if they reach the point of being too much of a fanatic I might. And that goes for more than just politics.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

7 Mar 19

That's where I am too! If you have a different opinion it is okay but if you constantly have to talk about it, shove it in peoples faces, and try to make people seem less than then i will

youless

@youless (112670)

• Guangzhou, China

1 Mar 19

No, I won't. I think it is a little childish to end a friendship because of the different politics opinions. Everybody can have a different opinion. It is no need that we have to agree the same.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

7 Mar 19

I agree. A difference of opinion isn't a reason to end a friendship

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Mavic123456

@Mavic123456 (21893)

• Thailand

1 Mar 19

racist? how did you know that your friend is a racist or homophobic?

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Mavic123456

@Mavic123456 (21893)

• Thailand

8 Mar 19

@skydream oh well if this is the case, yes. It is clearly you deserve better ones.

AmberLynn

@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)

• United States

1 Mar 19

Of course, I'd end a friendship if they didn't believe in what I believed. In a heartbeat. I'm kidding. As long as they were not racist or homophobic, and as long as they respected my own beliefs as I would respect theirs, i would stay friends. The minute someone disrespected me on any of the subjects, I'd seriously reconsider our friendship. If it was a misunderstanding, I'd consider being friends again, but I'd be mindful and watchful of them.

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Cait Tallon

@skydream (1445)

• Agate, Colorado

1 Mar 19

Your comment definitely made me laugh lol That's where I stand if we have a difference of opinion that doesn't disrespect someone for who they are I'm fine with it.

Sherry

@norcal (4889)

• Franklinton, North Carolina

15 Apr 19

I don't have a problem with a friend having different opinions from mine, but I hate when they won't shut up about it. Especially those who post those stupid, simplistic memes. I don't unfriend them, I just hide them for a month to give myself a break.