Ep71: Relationships with people who voted differently than you

How do we navigate our relationships with people who believe and vote differently than we do? In this episode I'm sharing how to deal with disappointment about the election. How do we maintain our compassion and connection with people who are close to us that voted differently? If we want to keep our relationships healthy and not drown into a pool of despair, let's explore some skills to pay attention to what we have control over instead of obsessing over what we don't.

 

Although I share my perspective from a more liberal perspective, this insight into human behavior, relationships, and how our brains work when it comes to biases and beliefs, will be helpful for people on both sides of the aisle.