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Thoughts On Family Discussions/Arguments
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:16 pm
At a crossroads in life and I am curious the OT take as I value the varied opinions here.
I love my family. I would do anything for them.
However, how do you handle family discussions/ family time when one side is extremely conservative/extremely liberal?
I am trying to decide if it is better to spend time with them and keep my mouth closed or just avoid spending time with them to avoid such discussions.
I love my family. I would do anything for them.
However, how do you handle family discussions/ family time when one side is extremely conservative/extremely liberal?
I am trying to decide if it is better to spend time with them and keep my mouth closed or just avoid spending time with them to avoid such discussions.
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Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:18 pm to I Love Bama
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how do you handle family discussions/ family time when one side is extremely extremely liberal
Get extremely drunk and start arguments
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:18 pm to I Love Bama
Why in the frick do people waste family time talking politics?
My family always wants to talk politics when we have the rare opportunity to get together, and frankly, it makes me want to spend less time visiting, even though we largely agree on things.
We all like Trump. We're all Republicans. I'd vote for him again. And yet I'm in hot water because I think his administration spent too much money to be considered "small government."
I'd rather spend zero time talking about politics and more talking about our lives.
My family always wants to talk politics when we have the rare opportunity to get together, and frankly, it makes me want to spend less time visiting, even though we largely agree on things.
We all like Trump. We're all Republicans. I'd vote for him again. And yet I'm in hot water because I think his administration spent too much money to be considered "small government."
I'd rather spend zero time talking about politics and more talking about our lives.
This post was edited on 6/22/21 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:19 pm to I Love Bama
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how do you handle family discussions/ family time when one side is extremely conservative/extremely liberal?
My family adheres to the old adage that when together, don't discuss politics or religion.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:19 pm to I Love Bama
I have the same issues. Keep your mouth shut. Your family is more important than your opinions.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:21 pm to Tigerlaff
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Why in the frick do people waste family time talking politics?
How can you avoid it?
Its quite literally the only thing in the news.
Its overtaken sports, entertainment, literally everything.
I find it impossible to avoid.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:21 pm to I Love Bama
I've been avoiding a handful of my wife's relatives for 5 years now and it hasn't been an issue.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:22 pm to I Love Bama
Don't talk about politics?
ETA: I'm not trying to be a smartass here, this is truly my advice. If you know it'll lead to conflict, never bring it up, and if/when they bring it up, politely change the topic. If they press, say you'd prefer not to discuss politics.
ETA: I'm not trying to be a smartass here, this is truly my advice. If you know it'll lead to conflict, never bring it up, and if/when they bring it up, politely change the topic. If they press, say you'd prefer not to discuss politics.
This post was edited on 6/22/21 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:22 pm to Rex Feral
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I have the same issues. Keep your mouth shut. Your family is more important than your opinions.
Smart
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:23 pm to I Love Bama
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spend time with them and keep my mouth closed
Family arguments over politics should be avoided. State your view, but don't let it become a debate.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:24 pm to I Love Bama
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However, how do you handle family discussions/ family time
Amused mastery. Agree and amplify. Fog.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:25 pm to I Love Bama
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how do you handle family discussions/ family time when one side is extremely conservative/extremely liberal?
I goad one side into wild remarks regarding the other side and sit back and watch chaos ensue. They fall for it every time and don't realize they are essentially the same person shouting at each other for the same reasons. It's very fun.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:27 pm to I Love Bama
Avoid any conversations related to politics. IF they press on and on about it, just walk away. Change the subject and talk about anything else.
I've noticed older family members love to talk about their health and the myriad of ailments they have to live with. Ask them about any doctor they use and they can go on for hours.
I've noticed older family members love to talk about their health and the myriad of ailments they have to live with. Ask them about any doctor they use and they can go on for hours.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:28 pm to I Love Bama
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ILove Bama
I love my family
Checks out
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:28 pm to I Love Bama
Just avoid politics. For everything else, pick your battles. Everything doesn't have to turn into an argument.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:28 pm to I Love Bama
quote:I wouldn't hang out in "real life" with anyone who regularly discussed politics in that fashion. And yes, that's family included.
However, how do you handle family discussions/ family time when one side is extremely conservative/extremely liberal?
quote:If the conversation is often about politics and usually results in arguing, I'd 100% avoid spending time with them, and I'd tell them why too.
I am trying to decide if it is better to spend time with them and keep my mouth closed or just avoid spending time with them to avoid such discussions.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:28 pm to RT1941
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I've noticed older family members love to talk about their health and the myriad of ailments they have to live with. Ask them about any doctor they use and they can go on for hours.
I'd rather talk about politics than this tbh
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:29 pm to Tigerlaff
quote:"Hey guys, I'm gonna head out early. See you later."
My family always wants to talk politics when we have the rare opportunity to get together, and frankly, it makes me want to spend less time visiting, even though we largely agree on things.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:29 pm to RT1941
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Avoid any conversations related to politics
I can't even tell you how my wife votes.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:29 pm to I Love Bama
Relatives are like old keepsakes; they’re best managed when put into a box.
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