Any idea on how to deal with a family member on the extreme left? I have someone who interprets almost every statement someone makes as racist/sexist/ageist/classist/etc. I'm not talking about the stupid shit your old uncle says. It's more like I'm surprised I can even say "hi" to them without it being labeled as something bad. They are so far left it makes me feel like a conservative, ffs.
@Reciprocity It is a lose-lose situation: interacting to counter or agree with such an individual. I've often compared such situations in much the same manner as dealing with a drunk person. You rarely if ever have a civil discourse. Religion and politics always seem to bring out strange/strong reactionary feelings.
@Reciprocity Things I learned as I get older in dealing with other people:
1. Men, instinctually...will almost always respond to try to "fix" things. Yes, mansplaining you can say.
2. Need to learn to "listen not just hear".
3. Anger rarely ever if ever resolves anything.
4. You cannot, should not try to change a person. Only one that can change is you.
5. Yes, being a hermit can make it easy but it can be isolating...
@Victor wise words, thank you!
Excellent comparison to a drunk. Pointless to try in both cases.
#extremes
@LnzyHou @Reciprocity Both left/right extremists are drunk with their own brand of Kool-Aid. Neither bring practical, down-to-earth solutions.
@Victor very true. I think the best thing I can do is figure out how not to care what she says/thinks and not have such an emotional reaction to it.