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Katinfl

(886 posts)
Tue Jun 30, 2020, 05:00 PM Jun 2020

So here's my problem [View all]

I have made a new acquaintance in my community. She is outgoing and looking to make friends. She has joined water aerobics, stretch and tone, etc. We have a lot in common regarding our hometowns and upbringing. I would like to hang with her. Problem is that she and her husband are sporting ‘Ivanka 2024 “ stickers on their cars and I know that her husband in a Fox News viewer (also “The Five”). So I know where they are parked. My husband says no way can we connect with them and I agree. But I have a feeling that the time will come when she suggests we meet up for a drink, snacks, etc. I see her at the pool all the time and I feel it is just a matter of time before I am confronted. I hate it because I think I could like spending time with her but it is out of the question knowing they are repulsive. My husband says no way would he even consider it. Did I say we have so much in common because we all come from upstate NY? This is something we have never encountered in our over 50 year marriage. Sucks.

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So here's my problem [View all] Katinfl Jun 2020 OP
Lol! demmiblue Jun 2020 #1
It might depend on how "evangelical" they are about Trump... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #2
Sometimes my husband and I would use each other. I would laugh and say no way. My husband would LizBeth Jun 2020 #3
One of the many conveniences of being married. Phoenix61 Jun 2020 #6
Lol, true that. LizBeth Jun 2020 #8
waste of time NJCher Jun 2020 #4
I appreciate your situation. Phoenix61 Jun 2020 #5
Anyone who puts an Ivanka sticker on their car tells you all you need to know. LuckyLib Jun 2020 #7
Listen to your husband, he's right, IMO. If the time comes where she wants to talk, yonder Jun 2020 #9
Put a Biden 2020 sign in your yard and problem solved. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2020 #10
Got a Biden 2020 sticker on our car Katinfl Jun 2020 #18
Hold her head under water at rzemanfl Jun 2020 #11
that's an actual "Joda" move onethatcares Jun 2020 #14
Tell them you have a Democratic Party meeting to attend that night... brooklynite Jun 2020 #12
+1000 cayugafalls Jun 2020 #17
Did you ever consider asking... Dan Jun 2020 #13
No Katinfl Jun 2020 #19
I think you already know where a friendship with them will lead. brush Jun 2020 #15
You are right Katinfl Jun 2020 #22
Tell her you are social distancing and... WestLosAngelesGal Jun 2020 #16
Passively terminate the relationship. Flash Biden merch/posts and let them break off from you. TheBlackAdder Jun 2020 #20
Just say this... rufus dog Jun 2020 #21
OMG, I'd run the other way lettucebe Jun 2020 #23
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