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When longtime friend groups lose their capacity for disagreement

Our friend group of six has been together since college and we used to argue about everything, but since the last election we've all become careful about expressing any political thought that might not align perfectly with the group consensus.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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A community built on authentic connection is unconsciously choosing harmony over honesty in ways that diminish genuine relationship.

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