My partner and I have completely opposite reactions to political news — I get activated and want to talk through everything, they shut down and go silent for days. We used to be able to discuss politics but since the last election cycle we can't even be in the same room when news is on and it's creating this weird tension where we're living separate emotional lives.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are discovering that their different psychological responses to political stress are creating disconnection in their relationship rather than opportunities for mutual support.
“Where Are You with Political psychology?”
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