I am upset with my best friend over the results of the election. We generally agree not to discuss politics, but the controversy over Biden's win over Trump has us split. I am angry that she keeps bringing it up.
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I liked everything about the task, it was interesting
I believe for now it is just fine
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Hello dear how are you today
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Mostly ok, but I am a bit stressed about politics
user
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well, at the moment a lot of people seem to be stressed out about politics but on the brighter side, everyone is a winner
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Why do you say that?
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However, talk to me, why are you stressed? I say this based on the number of clients that I have had in the past one week.
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My best friend called me yesterday and was kind of gloating about Biden's win over Trump. She knows I supported Trump
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ooh wow, she must have really been pushing your nerves to the core right about the Biden win, right?
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Yes, and I sort of know that ultimately it doesn't matter but I am mad about it. I'm trying to figure out how to let things go and maintain our friendship. Any advice?
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well look, One thing I have always learnt about people who push others to the core is that they always have that competitive spirit in them to always want to win while hurting others feelings what do you think of that
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She typically is not like this... but I can kind of see that point. Especially considering how upset she was 4 years ago when Trump won
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I get it now. I believe she feels like she has finally gotten what she was yearning for after four years of Trumps administration and now she is elated that her candidate has finally won right?
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That's probably true I guess I should just let her have her day?
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well, let me ask you something. You've told me that you have been friends with her for a long time meaning that you understand her inside out right?
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Pretty much... over 25 years actually
user
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wow that's a long time. How about you letting her know how you really feel about what she is doing to you emotionally. What do you think the outcome might be?
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I'm not sure... our political difference is a recent thing. However, I will try that and see what happens. We've been through a lot together over the years so it's probably not going to end our friendship. Thanks for your advice. I do feel better about things.
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I'm glad you feel better. but just a parting shot. Sometimes when one let's their friends know what is really bothering them makes the friends trust them more given that they are open with them and could tell them what they feel deep inside. That's what true friendship is about. It works wonders
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That's true. Again thank you and I hope the rest of your day goes well. Goodbye.
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