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In reply to the discussion: Just found out my relatives voted for Trump [View all]MiddleClass
(888 posts)Be accepting of their opinion, work hard at angling your responses to sow seeds of regret, without looking like you are doing just that. Like when you tell a daughter, I don't like your boyfriend, he is bad for you, they're basically driving her into his arms.
One may say things like "you must admit that this great president is going to straighten out healthcare in America." Quietly say, that may be so, but I'm concerned about
(Use your answer to stimulate their emotional empathy, as you say they were Democrats. Before this) leaves the door open for them to see the light, all by themselves, so they think. And when they finally voice that they are tired of politics and can't be bothered with politics anymore, just agree, and give them a little bit more time until they admit they screwed up. DO NOT TELL THEM THAT, let them tell you, be welcoming. The non-combative, avoid showing your liberal compassion or whatever turned them off in the first place.
This where you don't lose good family, good friends, good acquaintances, and you have something to laugh about in 10 years.