I'm having a bit of a tough time today. My boyfriend finally decided that us having 'agreed to disagree' over politics isn't enough, and he just can't deal with me holding a different opinion. He said he had no wish to change my opinion and that I have every right to disagree, but that he just can't live with it and it's too big a divide.
We've had political disagreements in the past and while I thought we'd always managed to resolve the issue and move on, he's apparently held onto those grievances and stewed over them. Since lockdown started he's had way more free time to spend on social media and has become increasingly hard-line in his beliefs and negative in his outlook. Even pointing out simple facts that contradict leftist narratives has resulted in him ranting at me for 2-3 hours, before finally calming down and apologizing. I'm heartbroken for our relationship and for him - that he's been so thoroughly brainwashed he feels nothing but anger and pessimism, that he's now ashamed of his country, and feels guilty for things he hasn't done.
I feel like I've lost my best friend because of Facebook. This sucks.
[EDIT: Thank you everyone for your very kind replies. You've given me some good food for thought, and helped me feel a little less isolated and adrift. It may take me a little while, but I'll try to reply to you all as I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thank you all again!]
[EDIT 2: I'm absolutely overwhelmed with the kindness of all your replies, thank you all so much! It's so refreshing to receive so much support from like-minded people, when I'm usually mired in the constant negativity of living in a deep blue state.]
[EDIT 3: Well, this absolutely blew up over the last few hours. I'm so, so humbled by the warmth and care you've all shown me - this really is the greatest community! Although it hurt to see him take his things and leave this morning, I already feel a little better and lighter, and that's in no small part thanks to all of your comments. I can't reply to each of you individually anymore, but thank you all.]
I can relate.. I'm surrounded as well. living in Oakland county MI, this and Wayne county make the whole state blue
Oh gosh, Oakland is even worse than where I am. I wish you the very best of luck.
You will have no problem finding a man if you consider yourself non-leftist. Even a woman who does not have political opinions, centrist, have much better chances than left-leaning liberal women.
Fellow Michigander?
I'm a bit reluctant to say exactly where for fear of being doxxed, as it would literally ruin my life if people here knew. I just thank my lucky stars I'm not in Cali.
If you're in MN, hit me up in the DMs. I can relate to your story, I had to part ways with my ex leading right up to the 2016 election. She was absolutely hysterical and had become increasingly far left over the course of our relationship. College is a hell of a brainwash.
I'm sorry for the pain you're experiencing due to the breakup - but this comment is actually the saddest one I've read in the entire thread.
The media and politicians are actively pushing unwell people into ruining others' lives for financial gain and political power. Government should fear The People and people who are not well / mentally unfit should have opportunities to find help, not be used as political demonic pawns.
Damn it all to hell.
Sorry, I know the last thing you need is a comment with a negative context - but it angers me to see how the power establishment (D.C, media, hollywood, etc) use people as they desperately seek to not lose anymore power.
God Bless you for hanging in there. We all have disagreements and different ways of seeing and/or experiencing things but all of this is just evil. When the thoughts or memories get really tough, just remember the people responsible for pushing your ex and others in that direction. This is the ultimate battle. You either control your own life, assets, beliefs, faith, and the dedication of your soul - or someone else does. It's been this way throughout history and it will never change.