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In reply to the discussion: If a friend threatens you during a political discussion do you forgive him? [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)41. Friends are as friends do
Consider the quality of your friendship to the people you call friends.
Have you ever said something that you later apologized for? Or did you let it slide because you think any friend of yours should do that rather than apologize.
Did this friend of yours show a side of themself that they kept normally hidden from view? In that case are they sincerely your friend?
If you hold yourself accountable for what you do or dont do then shouldnt you hold everyone accountable for the same things?
Was your friend reacting to something specific you said at that moment that would warrant such a threat, or is it your opinion in general that hes reacting to?
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If a friend threatens you during a political discussion do you forgive him? [View all]
Cary
Aug 2019
OP
I don't know exactly what kind of "threats" you're talking about specifically
Proud Liberal Dem
Aug 2019
#2
Well, then you have to think of it in terms of what this person adds versus what they take from you.
Caliman73
Aug 2019
#14
We keep a lot of old friendships on life support when we should really just let them go.
Gidney N Cloyd
Aug 2019
#9
With a profile like that, all I can say is I'm surprised you haven't thrown him out a window
Aristus
Aug 2019
#12
Unfortunately, my sister shares her life with a redneck, alcoholic Republican.
flying_wahini
Aug 2019
#13
The problem is that I want to see the rest of my family during the holidays.
flying_wahini
Aug 2019
#37
You have to get super-rude with these people. "I find your racism DEPLORABLE and no longer want you
Maru Kitteh
Aug 2019
#69