Totally agree. And especially when I know it’s just going to upset me and won’t change anyone’s mind. It’s a waste of my energy and happiness to constantly and pointlessly engage. Responding with silence often works pretty well, at least in person.
I think there’s distinction between: “I am completely ignoring politics, because I’m privileged so it doesn’t affect me or it does, but I’m dumb to realize it" vs “I am paying attention to politics, but I believe taking to you is a waste of my time".
Totally agree. And especially when I know it’s just going to upset me and won’t change anyone’s mind. It’s a waste of my energy and happiness to constantly and pointlessly engage. Responding with silence often works pretty well, at least in person.
I think there’s distinction between: “I am completely ignoring politics, because I’m privileged so it doesn’t affect me or it does, but I’m dumb to realize it" vs “I am paying attention to politics, but I believe taking to you is a waste of my time".