To be disappointed in different views

[Wonkyankles]

I can't believe I walked into this again.... politics and family discussion. Tonight it felt homophobic at one point and racist for a big chunk.

Do you ignore, agree to disagree or do you point out how you feel about the views? I tried a little but backed away to the agree to disagree line.

I can cope fine with debating most ideas, feminism, religion etc. But it's difficult to know what to say when it feels like prejudice is being expressed. But I imagine it's also horrible being viewed as racist etc. I feel like I should find a way to respect different opinions.

I'm being unreasonable to get into these discussions aren't I??!

Agree to disagree, purely for civilities.

Luckily DH and I agree on the main issues - my mum, however, is a different story...

I don't normally feel compelled to correct people's views, don't know why I do with family! Friends share same views I guess.

Eurgh I had this with my ex’s family - they were Christian and held different beliefs to me about something. Had to sit & listen to them all talking about how people (like me) were awful, should go to hell, can’t believe they could think that way etc. They assumed I thought the way they did so I didn’t dare speak

It's difficult LoveIsNotInTheAir isn't it. Religion is part of it with my family too.

I see no reason why you should respect homophobic and racist opinions.

I'd always pull people up on things like that, albeit politely.

I would express my opinion but not directly call them a homophobic or racist.
Have been in similar situations with DHs family, one conversation which was very personal to me and I ended up snapping, had a rant about how disrespectful they were being and now they’re much more careful around me!