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Advice needed for conspiracy-addled parent

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Mumhastwistedoff · 20/11/2025 08:04

One of my DPs has become obsessed with conspiracy theories. They don't talk to me about them unless they are a bit disinhibited by drink. I don't deal with it well. It has been going on for at least a decade and the beliefs have become progressively more extreme and deranged - and wide ranging.

I am looking for advice on how to bring them back to reality from those who have been in a similar situation - what helps and what doesn't? They are in their 70s with noone else in the family sharing these beliefs, including their DP.

Long time MNer, NC'd.

OP posts:
itsmeafterall · 22/11/2025 20:37

I deploy a very useful phrase for conspiracy obsessives or people who have completely opposite views.

"I couldn't disagree more".

Simple but diffuses the conversation.

Swiftly follow on with a lighter breezy topic.

Life's too short to 'debate' with captured people who are in a cult. You'll never win.

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