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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“I am not going to discuss politics/whatever with you, mom”. Hang up every time they do not listen and continue on. Either they will stop, or they just don’t value their relationship with you that much.

I, a Ukrainian, have had to do that with Russian (pro-Putin) family members. It is very effective in my experience. [/quote]

My folks don't ever push political talk luckily. My vent is more about the gap between us/loss of closeness and just mourning that. We've effectively been hanging out for years successfully, meaning we make it through the visit intact and no harsh words are spoken. It's just sad to think that we really are skating on the surface. It's helpful to hear from others going through it too.[/quote]

I hear you. The knowledge that some of my relatives are supporting the suffering of other relatives (different sides of the family) breaks my heart and I definitely do not view them the same way. I maintain the relationship because they are still important to me. But there is a distance now that I don’t think will ever heal. [/quote]

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