Reply #72: Thank you for your reply - and your honesty!

[Lady Effingbroke]

I guess the reason that I am confused is that we do get along reasonably well except for our differing political beliefs. It is jarring to go from laughing and joking about inane things such as Brangelinas' baby :eyes: one moment to fighting over politics the next.

I agree that they are abusing and disrespecting me by refusing to accept without argument that I have a different political outlook than they do and I also realize that I don't defend myself adequately when I am attacked. A lifetime of conditioning myself to quietly respect their point of view no matter what is difficult to overcome!

your post has made me realize that a period of estrangement of some length is more than likely forthcoming - I can only restrain myself in the name of family harmony for so long.

Thank you so much for your insight - I think I will be printing this thread for future reference!
:)

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