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Political issues can be resolved in one election cycle. People who cut off their own family have no idea of the misery they are causing that will last generatio

• h2odragon 5y ago
  Adhering to the social norms is more important than family ties... When has that ever gone well? It might even be speculated that when social or religious demands grow that costly, it is in itself a bad sign.
• zivkovicp 5y ago
  Yes, but I have a feeling that these socio-political reasons are merely "the straw that broke the camel's back", and almost never the actual motivating factor. I could be wrong, but it would take one heck of an argument to walk away from a multi-decade relationship based on those differences alone. The hardest part is arguably for the children that follow, unfortunately.
  • flapjaxy 5y ago
    Fundamentally I agree that it's not one argument causing the fracture, it's a cumulative process that exposes underlying incompatible beliefs. I think this article is getting at the speed with which people seem to adopt to their new viewpoints. There also seems to be a the lack of civility, and incoherent dismissal of reality seem to be new. The best model I've seen is people are being radicalized with nonsensical viewpoints. With the new belief system comes toxic aggressive self assurance that dismisses others. Ultimately I fear we're too far gone and the generations who survive this will have to pick up the pieces.
    • zivkovicp 5y ago
      > The best model I've seen is people are being radicalized with nonsensical viewpoints. With the new belief system comes toxic aggressive self assurance that dismisses others. I agree, although I hope people start finding middle ground, in general.