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How to navigate political differences in long-term friendships

Four of us have been close friends since college and we used to be able to talk about politics and social issues without anyone getting defensive, but now every conversation feels like walking through a minefield. We all just avoid anything serious and I can feel us becoming strangers to each other.

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The external polarization of ideas has invaded your intimate space, replacing curiosity and trust with performative caution.

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