How to befriend someone to doesn’t share the same beliefs, values, or opinions?

Johnnybeachboy · 2018-12-15T09:58:21+00:00

Talk about politics, money, etc. You'll know someone is open minded if they listen and don't judge you. My best friend and I are opposites on everything, but there's a mutual respect. Ofcourse it was earned over time.

Everyone always says avoid, is that a true friend if they can't reconcile petty differences in opinion?

AnabolLecter · 2018-12-15T09:32:08+00:00

Avoid talking about politics, religion and money.

goblinboglin · 2018-12-15T11:27:13+00:00

Religion, politics = good way to make someone else mad.

If you want to go this way, I would recommend studying up how to disagree productively. (No logical fallacy attacks, finding common ground,...) lots of materials online.

[deleted] · 2018-12-15T12:58:05+00:00

Don't talk about politics or religion. Don't talk about money if there's a big difference in income or how you handle the money you do have.

Luftiwaffe · 2018-12-15T14:51:48+00:00

a friendship that is based only on the mutual belief or political allegiance, isn't a real friendship.

EpCoSpIm · 2018-12-15T20:59:48+00:00

Depends on the belief, some beliefs are completely incompatible.

ramokaly · 2018-12-15T21:30:53+00:00

99% of my friends have different beliefs, values and opinions. But I’m an expat so my case might be different. But anyway I don’t see why you should antagonize anyone who is different than you. Be open minded and accepting. They may actually teach you a thing or two.

Title	How to befriend someone to doesn’t share the same beliefs, values, or opinions?
Author	AmazonAlphaMale
Upvotes	5
Comments	7
Date	December 15, 2018 9:06 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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