From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about how to talk with friends who have different political views.

Is it even possible to have friends with different political views?  Yes--in a Pew study a few years ago, 40% of people didn't have a close friend who voted for a different presidential candidate. That means 60% did.

It can be a challenge to discuss differing political views with someone when being a supporter of a particular politician or party is a strong part of one’s sense of identity. That can make it easier to view the other side in a negative way.

There is value in having friends with different political views--the echo chamber, thanks to how we consume media, can make it so that we don't get to hear different viewpoints and friends can help us expand our thinking in that way.

Resources:

• How To Talk to Friends With Different Political Views
• Why friendships are falling apart over politics
• How to Avoid Losing Friends Over Politics

#BeAFriend  

*****
Thank you for listening.

After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to shut down Project BFF and the podcast. Our last podcast episode aired on August 23, 2024. We are leaving the podcast live on Buzzsprout through the end of 2024.

We are proud of this podcast and honored to have hosted such amazing and engaging guests.

Our hope is that Project BFF and Friendshipable have inspired you to form new friendships, strengthen existing ones, and encourage others to do the same

Thank you for being a part of our story. The two of us have truly deepened our friendship during this time, and we look forward to new and memorable adventures together in and around New England, which serves as the adopted home for both of us.

With gratitude and friendship,
Manya and Terri

To contact us, you can email Manya at [email protected]