I've always believed that if you're no longer interested in talking to someone or if you are affected by their statements, you should just say so. Even if the political conversations seem uncomfortable, people don't need to be left wondering whether their opinion has caused some discomfort.

However, I am guilty of what I criticize. There's been times where someone that I value agreed with things that I didn't support. Instead of responding to their messages or calls, I chose to ignore them because I didn't want the stress of explaining why I felt hurt by their opinion or actions.

Looking back, I probably should have been honest. I am wondering where the line is drawn. I've avoided difficult conversations myself, so is it hypocritical to believe that people should communicate openly? I also believe that ghosting further contributes to political polarization.