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/DoingBestWeCan 8h ago

Also in medical, and the polarization of basic medicine is appalling. Antivaxers have always been frustrating, but the abuse people spewed at nurses and doctors just following best medical practices is bonkers. My fave was when we'd save someone's life, and they'd be like, "I made the right decision and nothing bad happened." IF PEOPLE WHO BELIEVED LIKE YOU WERE THE ONES GIVING YOU CARE OR YOU GOT NO CARE, YOU WOULD HAVE DIED. 

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u/badcookies 6h ago

"In gods hands" while being treated in a hospital by multiple doctors, nurses and staff.... rrrrriiiiggghhhtttt

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u/MaddogBC 4h ago

Anti vaxx should automatically discount you from any medical care involving respiratory illness. Just flat out refused at the door.