Just Ask Elizabeth: Dealing With Family & Differing Views

Dear Elizabeth,

Some of my family members have very different views than I do. We disagree on many things, but we are still family. Help.

Signed,
Oh Dear in Omaha

Dear Oh Dear in Omaha,

I understand how you feel. I have had family members not speak to me, too. We finally decided that we loved each other more than these different opinions and have agreed simply to “agree to disagree” for now. It seems to work for us. Time will tell. Try this and see if it works for you.