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 hate to say it, but this was probably for the best. If you're having these kinds of disagreements now, imagine having them over kids. Imagine trying to decide how you're going to teach your children, and what philosophies you will use to do so. Stuff like that.
You can love someone and still come to the conclusion that a long-term relationship won't work out. Give yourself a year as a single and don't let the "rebound" get to you.
If it's of any consolation, I think there's a lot of conservative-minded guys out there who are in the same boat as you. They can't find a good relationship to settle down, because all the potential conservative mates of their age range have been snatched up. It's much easier for a conservative woman to find a good man, than for a conservative man to find a good woman. (Sheesh, my brother had to look overseas to find one.) So supply and demand works enormously in your favor. When you're ready, they'll be lined up. :)