Do differences of opinion get in the way of your friendship?

My roommates and my family are liberal, I'm conservative. I have no problem with differences of opinions. I just don't discuss it with them, we agree to disagree.

Everybody's opinions are bound to clash every once in a while. So no, I don't consider differences in opinion to get in the way of my friendship. As long as the other person respects my opinion, not necessarily agreeing with me, then we have no problem. Differences in opinions makes me look at things in a different way, so instead of getting in the way of friendship, I value it.

I have several friends who I don't agree with at all, it's can only become a problem if we get something to drink and start talking politics :-D

Everyone is going to have differing opinions at some point. The trick is not to take it personally. I don't think that opinions should be the sole basis for friendship, unless the difference is major enough that causes you to question the wisdom of having them as your friend. One thing that I won't tolerate is someone slamming my country, and I did recently remove a friend for that, and make it a point not to answer any discussions that he posts. Other then something like that, it usually shouldn't be an issue. That is up to you to decide.

Friends does not have to agree on a lot of things to continue being friends. Just make it a point to respect each other's opinions and positions on different things. In fact, it could even be exciting to see the opposite side of the things you hold dear. You both can continue being good friends without being in agreement on many issues. Just remember to always remind yourself on this fact.