discussion What makes a friendship

[magicace]

Some of my best friends have opposing views to mine, and we talk about politics all the time. The key is - we both can have a civil debate and can keep our anger under control, and we both acknowledge when the other person has a point. I wish more people would try it.

 

[WigglyWorld84]

If you represent something hateful, I think it SHOULD affect a freindship.

There are countries out there that want to remove my head from my body because of my beliefs. Officially, on the official laws that I should die. (Saudi Arabian official policy says athiests should be beheaded, to spell it out for y'all.)

So, yea, I will judge you for supporting them. Fuck their politics.

 

[LuqhsA07]

What was the flag?

If for example you had a swastika flag hanging around. That's one thing. If it is a confederate flag, eh, who cares. If it is a rainbow flag. Same.


Really depends on the flag son.

It’s funny, a space force flag. They got upset over that

 

[elfieeven]

It’s funny, a space force flag. They got upset over that

Uhm.. they didn't know that space has already been militarized? by multiple countries around the world?

 

[ErzuzB]

It’s funny, a space force flag. They got upset over that

I've once heard someone call a certain flag a "funny windmill" to mitigate what it really was.

 

[thropper]

My friends and I have an unspoken pact to discuss politics once every six months or so. It acts as a guide for understanding where each one of us is at in our thinking's at the moment. We don't all agree, but we are all respectful, and it really helps keep our friendship alive knowing the issues that affect/influence each-other.

I have kept some very long lasting friendships by doing this on a semi regular basis. I honestly listen, I don't necessarily change my viewpoint, but it helps to understand and respect the other-side in some of our more polarized opinions.

We need to love and understand one-other. This doesn't mean we need to agree on everything.

 

[danzerino]

My friends are always older than I am. I find most people have not yet been kicked in the ass enough for to connect on a deeper emotional intelligence. I guess I could try harder. Who am I kidding. Most people are too interested in financial wealth or materialistic gain. So boring.

 

[Karamchad]

I can deduce what political side your "friends" are and if they are hyper offended like that then they never were your true friends.
Remember, one side don't have "friends" they have "allies" for enough time until they backstab each other for more points among other allies.
You can be sure they talked about you with other "friends" they have to garner appreciation points.

 

[Harry180]

it's totally up to you, and it starts with you having some understanding of what you like or dislike, feel or don't feel.
but then it's really just about being comfortable and wanting to share some time with other people.
And then after some time of getting comfortable, you'd prefer to ask people you know about their opinions, rather than asking the internet

 

[gestved]

trust

 

[Damnbrown]

Friendship is like putting your dick into an ass or pussy and spurt

If its an ass, youll get some pleasure out of it, but thats it. Nothing will grow out of an asshole, but shit
If its a pussy, if your lucky you get a baby. So something for the future

The moral being
Make sure your friends are pussies and not assholes
And try not to be a dick all of the time, otherwise youll have too many babies

 

[xanxus07]

The bond and respect for one another, where to other people, some shit we say to each other would be disrepectfull or just not called for, but to us, its just another convo

 

[Immabeas]

sure. though i dislike names. If they have a belief and they tell you that belief then sure you can drop them, but i would hope to not drop someone because they had some indication of a belief i disagree with. I remember disagreeing with my mate a while back which i can't remember but it was a conservative take and the way he said it or the way i interpreted it felt heartless. Haven't talked to him about that but I know enough about him that he is a good person. some random guy i may have not give him the benefit of the doubt as i have no history or trust in him. However the line differs for everyone. Someone else in my position may have dropped him and i might feel that as fine only if they attempted to have a discussion about it.

 

[4rcan1st]

I have friend that hold very different views in various subjects, though politically I'd say we mostly agree, we argue about it sometimes because as different people we hold different opinions.
We just agree to disagree and tease each other about it from time to time when something relevant happens, but that's life. If the party you support got caught in big no-no be ready for some teasing.
And let's be real, that happen all the times with all political groups since they are the further from saints you can get.

TLDR: Never had an issue with it.

 

[Seo In-guk]

Support, advice and not betray.
Enjoy happiness, sadness and worries together

 

[hubbabubba]

Depends on the political belief. Most of the time I think its best to keep them around and just listen to their side. You can have discussions and maybe learn something. If it goes to far like people idolizing hitler or some shit like that I think its fair to take a step back.

 

[dirty36]

A true friend is someone you could trust asking for help hiding a dead body...
Bet not many of use have one...

 

[DarkGospel]

Hmm.. things works a bit differently at my side, (FYI: I live in Asian country if that matters)
From my perspective, friendship is bonded someone enjoy doing something with you..
then you hang out with them and slowly get to know them more, learn about each other personalities and preference.
you might not like a band they like, they might not like your temper,
but as long as you all enjoy doing something together, the friendship stays.

If my friend happen to discuss political stuff which I don't agree with, I would totally tell them my opinion and be open with their replies,
It should be a discussion not an argument, so it is okay for them to disagree my opinion and tell me otherwise.
the topic should be treated the same as any other discussion.

I always believe in there are many sides of everything, never be too quick to judge, or you will be deceived.
Accepting more information will always help with your judgement making.

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[Lepomis]

What makes a friendship? Mutual trust and respect, being willing to agree to disagree, and a willingness to help or be helped as needed.

 

[gigachad991]

Common interest or trust I guess