Is it normal that i become upset by people discussing?

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My boyfriend's family love to discuss politics and other things and the discussions often become quite serious with them almost shouting out their arguments. This makes me feel upset and as if I wanna kill myself just to get out of there. Afterwards they are happy and friendly with eachother while I'm still affected for hours, even though I didn't partake in discussions. Sooo... Is this normal?

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Based on 44 votes (33 yes)
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  • AbnormallyAwesome
    10 years ago

    I heard things like that before on this site. I think the main problem is some people (like me) don't take politics personally and others do.
    I love to discuss really anything just for the sake of discussing. But I can absolutly hate your opinion and still like you as a person - It's like we were playing a game. I and most of my friends can get really loud when we're playing games, but it doesen't mean anything in the real world.

    I can see how this can be confusing and hurtful if you don't separate persons and their opinions.
    But maybe it helps you to you know it's not much more then a game to them.

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  • AbnormalMind
    10 years ago

    you shouldnt care about it since it isnt your business.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    10 years ago

    I always keep my 3ds handy when the "adults" talk.

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  • Shackleford96
    10 years ago

    Find something else to do when they start their discussions then.

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