I am about to finally end a long time friendship (knew since 1980’s in college) over the Scott Walker recall election. Yes, this break up has been brewing for many years.
She knew I voted for Scott and was cold to me in subtle ways, and contacted me less and less until we are now at the once a year Christmas card stage. We live only 20 miles apart, no excuse for not seeing eachother other than her snobbery.
My husband found that she was on the list of those who signed the petition to recall Walker (Verify The Recall List).
I never discussed the recall with her, or politics. This is why it is so weird she is so angry about Walker. I wouldn’t hate someone for voting differently than me, especially someone I knew for 30 years.
I have decided recently, that the fake exchange of our one communication of the year, Christmas cards, is ending, at least on my end. She will get the hint after a year or 2 with no reply from me.
She only initials the inside of her card to me. Like it is too much to write her first name. Not even a sentence of greeting per year, just an initial.
Don’t you 2 agree it’s time to end this fake friendship?
I’d welcome your thoughts on this.
I limit may association with lefties to a minimum. I have to many “good” friends and that is all I need.
Here is my advice for what it’s worth: Unless she was someone who truly matters a great deal, I’d let her go. Otherwise, my advice is to invite her to coffee and have a heart to heart because life is short and if friendships can be mended, perhaps they would be closer than before.
Good luck. I’m sorry to hear about this.