this is the code for the render ad
Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Woes
Wedding Woes
New Discussion

It’s “your friends are the worst” week

mrsconn23mrsconn23 member
Knottie Warrior 10000 Comments 500 Love Its First Answer
in Wedding Woes

Dear Prudence,

I’m in my mid-20s. I vote in every election, including local elections. I follow national politics, mostly on my phone. Although I live in the U.S., I prefer to read global news. But lately I’m just burnt out. I recently sent in my absentee ballot (I’m voting for Biden). But I didn’t watch the latest debate, and I’m muting people who keep talking about it on social media. I’m sick of talking about the election with my friends. I just want to stick my head in the sand. When I was younger, I was very into political activism and never thought I’d feel apathetic, but between dealing with extremely taxing physical and mental illnesses, a full-time job, and grad school, I just can’t work up the energy to care beyond what’s right in front of me. I’m convinced Trump will win again so it’s pointless to get fired up about it. I know not everyone has a choice and that people’s lives are at stake with this election. But I just can’t make myself care. My friends are calling me a shitty person for not caring about activism and voting and the whole thing. Can I be “apolitical” and still be a good person?

Report Reply to Post

Re: It’s “your friends are the worst” week

  • short+sassyshort+sassy member
    Knottie Warrior 10000 Comments 500 Love Its 5 Answers
    Your friends are way wrong.  No one should be voluntold to do anything and they are the shitty ones.

    LW, thank you for voting for the candidates you support (and I'm glad it's Biden).  You have done your part.
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • MyNameIsNotMyNameIsNot member
    Knottie Warrior 10000 Comments 500 Love Its 5 Answers
    You don't have to be engaged in every moment of every day. I do think that there's an air of privilege for people who just refuse to engage in politics, but this isn't that at all. 

    LW, you are entitled to take a break, whether it's for a day, an election cycle, or years. No one is entitled to your emotional labor. You're doing your civic duty - voting. That's enough. 
    Report Reply
  • STARMOON44STARMOON44 member
    Knottie Warrior 5000 Comments 500 Love Its 5 Answers
    mrsconn23 said:

    Dear Prudence,

    I’m in my mid-20s. I vote in every election, including local elections. I follow national politics, mostly on my phone. Although I live in the U.S., I prefer to read global news. But lately I’m just burnt out. I recently sent in my absentee ballot (I’m voting for Biden). But I didn’t watch the latest debate, and I’m muting people who keep talking about it on social media. I’m sick of talking about the election with my friends. I just want to stick my head in the sand. When I was younger, I was very into political activism and never thought I’d feel apathetic, but between dealing with extremely taxing physical and mental illnesses, a full-time job, and grad school, I just can’t work up the energy to care beyond what’s right in front of me. I’m convinced Trump will win again so it’s pointless to get fired up about it. I know not everyone has a choice and that people’s lives are at stake with this election. But I just can’t make myself care. My friends are calling me a shitty person for not caring about activism and voting and the whole thing. Can I be “apolitical” and still be a good person?

    You aren’t apolitical even!
    Report Reply
  • banana468banana468 member
    Knottie Warrior 25000 Comments 500 Love Its 5 Answers
    Not at the same level but DH and I turned the debate off after about 4 minutes last night.   We just...couldn't.  It's not that we are about to be swayed but the two of us in our bungalow are about to be burned out.   And sometimes you need to take time for your own mental health.  
    Report Reply
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards