I know I write about friendships a lot. But I really can’t help myself because in some cases the friendships change from day to day. I have some very good long term friendships that I really value and they’re stable. But there are those friendships on the outer circle that are more casual.
My husband and I have been casual friends with a group of fun people for well over 20 years. We’ve done the drink thing, the dinner thing and a few outings from time to time thing.
It had been about 6 months since our last get together so we all decided just drinks at a local watering hole. Things changed in the last 6 months. I found that there were a lot of differences of opinions that weren’t as amplified in the past. Discussing politics was a disaster in that the group was so divided that the atmosphere became uncomfortable. This never happened before. For the most part we all used to agree to disagree. This time people got somewhat angry. It wasn’t a good thing.
When I think hard on it I really believe it’s the current election that has changed our attitudes. Some of the group are leaning toward the Conservative Party and others the Liberal Party. But this election people are much more adamant with their choice so the group is divided. It was definitely eye-opening for all of us.
Until the next time.
You know the old saying “ Never talk politics,religion or money!!! So true!? It took me a few years of life to realize this …LOL!! Even within your own household and family this can be very touchy subjects !! I’ve learnt like you that this can be very uncomfortable at times and learnt best not discussed !! LOL! Since my times with these subjects never ended up very positive …I don’t go there anymore ever …I do tho respect each individuals opinions and am perfectly fine with what they think ! Life !!