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Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:33 pm to fareplay
We don't talk politics at holiday family functions or we wouldn't get to gather together at all. I throw shade throughout the year, but we all put up a white flag, so that we can at least come together the few days of the year that we're able to.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:34 pm to fareplay
For the most part, yes. But there are a few family members I refuse to engage with when they try to drag me into political conversations. I already know where they stand based on their facebook feed, and there’s zero value in whatever argument would follow. I’d prefer to talk weather, kids, sports, vacations, etc
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:35 pm to fareplay
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people for their behavior. My family is generally accepting with a few “wow can’t believe he said that” but we all know they agree… however my family is relatively homogenous so our opinions don’t vary much. How about baws with diverse families? (social/economic/ etc.)
I broke up extended family Christmas about 3 years ago. I told my father either we start doing our own thing or I’ll abstain from going to my aunts house or whosever turn it is. Various reasons but the main one is I don’t agree with their behavior and lifestyle so I don’t want my kids around them. Family or not.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:40 pm to fareplay
I have a couple of liberal family members but I say whatever tf I want. I honestly don't have a lot for them but if they start talking shite I pipe up or shut it down. I think it's important for the kids to see that some of those insane opinions aren't playcated
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:51 pm to jizzle6609
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I don’t agree with their behavior and lifestyle so I don’t want my kids around them.
Yeah, the Woodlands crew I referred to caused my kids (sub 10 at the time) to have to ask my why it's OK for boys to wear girls' swimsuits after a weekend up there. They had gone to the local pool and saw a 6 or 7 year old kid with a penis was getting changed into a girl's swimsuit, and their auntie explained to them in the typical liberal fashion that normalized tranny behavior.
My response to any question that her daughter would ask when staying with us that was borderline was, "you'll need to ask your mom when we take you home on Sunday." While I really wanted to give her the proper answer, I also knew that it wasn't my job to parent her kid. That courtesy was never returned.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:56 pm to fareplay
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Are you able to freely speak at family gatherings?
The juice ain't worth the squeeze, just smile and wave.
Just glad that we have rented a hall this year for Xmas since space is very limited and everyone has to bring their dog for whatever reason.
This post was edited on 9/15/25 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 9/15/25 at 3:01 pm to bad93ex
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bring their dog for whatever reason.
These fricking people.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 3:02 pm to fareplay
Does your family continue to shove your gayness in your face?
Posted on 9/15/25 at 3:10 pm to fareplay
Hahaha, I can but so can everyone else. Rather talk about kids and sports. Parents getting old.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 3:10 pm to LemmyLives
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bring their dog for whatever reason.
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These fricking people.
EVERY.frickING.TIME.
Always happens when I am wearing something lightly-colored that the dog will jump up on me with its dirty paws to which they reply "teehee, he's just being friendly"
Posted on 9/15/25 at 3:51 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
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generally stay out of political/religious discussions in general, whether family or public.
I pick the opposite stance of anything anyone says no matter how ridiculous and argue it fervently just for fun. My family loves me.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:24 pm to fareplay
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:30 pm to fareplay
Yes, of course. At least until one of my wife's special relatives goes full lefty and she gives me the "please just leave it" eyes. I usually stop at that point, unless the booze had been flowing.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:34 pm to fareplay
I went to decades of family gatherings from my moms side, my dads side, my ex wifes side...
We never had an issue talking. No politics were ever discussed. Never were any disagreements or fights.
It was always fun and anxiety free because 30+ years ago most of us knew how to act in public without causing a scene.
We never had an issue talking. No politics were ever discussed. Never were any disagreements or fights.
It was always fun and anxiety free because 30+ years ago most of us knew how to act in public without causing a scene.
This post was edited on 9/15/25 at 5:35 pm
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:40 pm to fareplay
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Are you able to freely speak at family gatherings?
Yes. We just have to voice the request, "Permission to speak freely, sir?" before doing so.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:43 pm to fareplay
My sister hosted Thanksgiving last year but stated her husband didn’t want any Trump talk.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:43 pm to fareplay
Both our families are from the gentile South. Outside the blessing of the meal, our family get-togethers are no politics and no religion zones. It is about love and caring for family, and everyone should feel comfortable and included. It is incumbent on a family member bringing someone into the fold to make sure they understand this from the start. If you don't show up you might get some folks speaking your name in a sentence with "bless their heart" included.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:47 pm to Sus-Scrofa
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I’m pretty conservative, but my dad is so conservative that we don’t bring up politics at family gatherings
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Unless of course we all are just dying to see what new borderline or outright offensive tshirts he’s screen printed recently.
You have my attention
Your dad sounds cool as shite. Gotta love someone that doesn't give a single shite what anyone else thinks about them. Screen printing his own shirts is like Dad Level: 10
My dad just wears old solid white New Balances and talks about the food he's eaten lately
ETA - he's also worn the exact same Snake Eyes Golf hat to every family gathering for the last 20 years. It started out solid white but is now a mix of brown, beige, and white. I'm pretty sure it's the only hat he owns
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Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:51 pm to Sus-Scrofa
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’m pretty conservative, but my dad is so conservative that we don’t bring up politics at family gatherings
My ex in laws are also very conservative, but goddamnit I don't want to listen to a Latina version of Rush Limbaugh every meatloaf Monday they came over.
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