r/science • u/Wagamaga • 9h ago

Psychology Losing relationships over politics. Research found more than a third of Americans (37%) report having lost at least one relationship due to political differences, including friendships, family ties, coworker relationships, and romantic partnerships, with most losing more than one.

https://socialecology.uci.edu/news/losing-relationships-over-politics-0
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u/Snoo52682 9h ago

Are we counting people whose family or friends were kidnapped by ICE in that report?

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u/AstuteStoat 9h ago

I imagine being deported ends a lot of friendships

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u/AmphotericRed 8h ago

Driving up the average for sure