Recently, my sister was invited to a Memorial Day barbecue by a friend of hers, who I thought was a friend of mine as well.  I was wrong. Back in January, this friend of my sister’s got my husband and I uninvited from an annual Superbowl party thrown for years by one of her sisters . All because this friend of my sister’s doesn’t agree with my politics. Sound familiar?

It’s not the first time  that someone who I thought was a friend has decided to have nothing to do with me because of politics.  It’s their choice, and unlike them, I respect that. It’s sad because, as adults, we should be able to disagree with one another and still get along. Unfortunately,  with some people , that’s not possible.

In a few months, I will be turning 60. At this stage of the game, I don’t need, or want, people in my life who  treat me this way. I am worth more than that. If someone can’t respect my choices , and feels the need to no longer have me as a friend, then so be it. But don’t think I am going to cry over it either.

I have plenty of friends and family who value me just as I am. Yes, we may disagree on things from time to time, but we never let it get in the way of our relationships.  That’s called being an adult.

I have no ill will towards this ” friend” or others who have removed me from their lives, but neither do I lose any sleep over them.

As the saying goes, ” When someone shows you who they are,  believe them.”  You’ll be better for it.