What To Do When Politics Are Wrecking Your Life

October 24, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Recently Women’s Health approached me and other therapists to contribute to an article they wanted to do on a very hot topic: love and politics!

If ever you find yourself in a sticky situation where you love and appreciate the relationship that you have with someone but really dislike their politics and the conversations that go with them, you may find this article useful.

The author did a wonderful job of helping to explore this for their readers. I hope you enjoy this article, and that it helps to defuse any politically inspired tensions between you and your partner and others that in your life.

Check it out here: ‘My Husband Tried To Divorce Me Over Trump’: What To Do When Politics Are Wrecking Your Life

Filed Under: General counseling, Relationships Tagged With: conversation, politics, relationships, trump

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