Maybe a different religion, or especially political beliefs seems to be a big deal-breaker. Do you still find it worthwhile to keep them in your life?

I do. I have e.g. Christian Conservative friends, and Atheist Liberal ones, etc. I enjoy each one for what they are. I mean, nobody is perfect! (like me 😁)

  • f43r05@lemmy.caEnglish
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    23 hours ago

    I am very liberal, most of my friends are very conservative. We have great discussions from our varying perspectives and beliefs. I have found what matters most in relationships, is a willingness for both sides to genuinely engage in respectful dialogue. Our beliefs might differ, but we respect eachother enough to look past these differences, and see eachother as human beings, doing the best we can to figure out life, and how to make it work for everyone. Deep down, we all want the same things… Safety, freedom, and equality for ourselves and those we love and care about. If a person does not want these things, it is quickly apparent to me, and time for me to move on.

    • Fizz@lemmy.nzEnglish
      3·
      6 hours ago

      I dont understand how you can listen to them claim they support values like equality while you know they made a voting decision that proves they do not valve those things for others(and themselves in some cases).

      If someone who voted for trump told me equality is one of their core beliefs I could not take that seriously.

      • f43r05@lemmy.caEnglish
        2·
        2 hours ago

        I’m not from the US. And I don’t have friends who are Trump supporters. I have family who support Trump, and I no longer have contact with them. I get you. I guess in my case, my friends are Conservative in the traditional sense, not the bastardized Trump sense.

        • Fizz@lemmy.nzEnglish
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          55 minutes ago

          My dad is a right wing obsessed with American politics. I don’t consider it a deal breaker because he doesn’t vote in any elections and ultimately doesnt hurt anyone. However i have lost a lot of respect for him as a man and I think he’s stupid for believing the nonsense he does.

          If this was a friend I would not remain friends with that person. The company I choose to keep reflects me and I learn and listen to those people. I expect a certain level of morals and intelligence from my close friends.