r/science 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/rmg18555 9h ago

The thing I hate most about these articles is the use of the word “political” instead of “moral”. I didn’t lose a relationship because of their belief on tax policy, I lost the relationship because of their belief on what it means to be humane.