[header] How to avoid letting politics ruin relationships [title] Begin any discussion by looking for the good in the other person's stance. [step] No one politician, party, or person has all of the right answers. Similarly, no candidate is ever completely wrong. 
Even if there are only a few small things you agree with, start the debate with a tone of agreement, showing the friendliness, trust, and openness that your relationship is built on. You can either find something positive in their points, agree with areas your own views are lacking, or a mix of both.