We Can Still Be Friends

That sounds very manipulative, not friendly in any sense. Here, we have to realize that we share opinions and thoughts on different topics. It does not mean that we have to accept those thoughts or opinions. For me, if I do not have anything nice to type, I don't type anything at all. I feel its a good rule to myLot by.

I would not have them for a friend in real life or onlime

That's strange. Is mylot a place where people becomes a friend for being silent and agreeing with them even if they think differently? I would say such people are not trustworthy and are not worth being friends with. I would do what I like I won't do what others like me to do.

There are others who will not be corrected no matter what.

In this political charged "WOKE" life we now live in disagreements or viewpoints are sometimes, maybe even often, taken as personal attacks. You see it everyday from our politicians who are supposed to debate issues not denigrate the other party for an opposing view. You see it especially from the media, where one misspoken or misinterpreted word gets you canceled. So this intolerance filters down to us and if opinions differ then we don't want to hear them. Now losing a long term friendship over a debate on a subject seems dumb in my view. Especially where one has many other things in common with the other and you genuinely like them. Unfortunately not everyone tolerates different opinions. Sometimes it's just best to change the subject (to religion) just kidding....or lose a friend. It's really your choice to remain penniless (just kidding again). And sometimes it might be the correct choice!

I am new to this site but I have found myself wondering if some people responding to my discussions are being a little bit catty or contentious. Maybe even a little competitive, If so I don't understand why people feel the need . Honestly, when all is said and done I agree with Julia, if a person can't say something to add value or something kind then why comment. This morning I promised myself to just try not to allow it to cause me to become defensive or feel that I need to re-state, defend or prove my point. Life's too short and I know that my intention is just to try and put positivity and good into the world so I am no longer going to respond to comments that I feel are negative or rude. I respect that sometimes maybe it's just a matter of individuality or cultural differences and I pray that when that is the case I will have the humility and discernment to see that.

I think the word 'friend' has been badly misused and no longer means what it used to.

A discussion is a discussion for a reason. Asking me to Keep my opinion to myself is not a discussion. I would avoid discussion from this person in the future.

That is not the way friendship works. With me it is just the other way around. I respond but they do not come to my posts. I see them responding to posts of others. I just blocked that person

Let me blow your mind you can have a discussion and not be friends. That's ok world, rather that than all the fake back stabbing people do.

Why I should be friend with someone who does not want to listen to my opinion? NO, we cannot be friend.

You are allowed your opinions just as they are theirs. You don't have to agree with one another to be friends. If they make a comment like that they aren't your friend, they are a bully.

If it's physical presence then it's alright. We can make friends with a quiet person but it's not possible at mylot. Here we have to interact to be friends.

I agree with you. To keep quiet means that you can't express your opinion, right?

I don't think people like that can be considered "true" friends. It's all a matter of perspective, though.

I have to agree with you. That is not a friendship and the other person is just turning things around for the better of themselves, True friends do not do that to each other ever,

I don't take demands lightly. And no, I would not consider them a friend with that attitude. Shut up and obey are not good friendly words.

Its impossible to have a truly meaningful and growing friendship if you cant have the freedom to be and express yourself, and if you feel you have to remain silent or walk on egg shells its stifling to the relationship . I'm sorry you experienced that.