A person I've known for decades unfriended me on social media after the election, claiming that my "privilege and guns" are part of the problem. He gave up on the friendship because of a difference in political persuasion. He then made an effort to cut as many ties as he could with me online.
Today, I found out he hadn't blocked me on Instagram. He posted a picture of something he made with his kids. I gave it a "love" and left it at that. I'm sure he didn't expect my reaction to his post, and I'm pretty sure he will block me once he sees it.
Folks, I don't give a rats ass who you voted for. Friendships (for me) transcend voting preference. If I see you post something that resonates with my values (friends, family, etc.), I'll let you know I appreciate that.
I don't give up on friendships because of who they vote for. The friendships I have earned don't involve politics, and I don't value the quality of a relationship on voting choices. I've lost a ton of long-time friends recently, because they found out what box I checked on my ballot. Their choices are theirs to make. I choose to NOT do that.
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