Just Jill is the creation of Jill Cohen Morris. Jill is an avid rambler and mother of two from Toronto, Canada with a remarkable zest for life and a fabulous sense of humor.
Dear Just Jill,
It's everyone's favourite time of the year, getting together with family and friends. Sharing a drink or meal. Sounds perfect right?
Well not so much. Don’t get me wrong I love my family and my friends but we don’t all share the same political views. When I think about it, this is not a holiday issue this happens throughout the year.
I don't know how to get through a dinner without politics coming up and with politics comes arguing!
These differences have put strains on my relationships. I even avoid getting together with certain people I truly like but can’t handle their views. Most of the time I sit there biting my tongue when what I really want to do is scream at the top of my lungs!
How can I engage in conversation with my family and friends without setting off my flight or flight response? What’s a gal to do?
Sincerely,
Silently Seething Susie
Sole Sister Advice & Comments
- We have a no politics rule at the holiday table. If someone were to start up, we would remind them in a friendly way.
- I just got off the phone with my mum. Part of our conversation was about topics to avoid at the Christmas table this year: politics and the Royal Family.
- We have a related Sole Sister JT's Tales from Trail post called Living With Sweet Tea.
- Don't talk about politics is a good rule. Understanding where people are coming from and listening without judgment is also a good idea.
- I love this NPR interview on this subject.
We look forward to hearing your advice for in the comments!
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