Can you still be friends with someone who doesn't vote the same way as you? For Caitlin Quattromani and Lauran Arledge, two best friends who think very differently about politics, the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election could have resulted in hostility and disrespect. Hear about how they chose to engage in dialogue instead -- and learn some simple tactics they're using to maintain their bipartisan friendship.

How our friendship survives our opposing politics

Polarization from the 2016 election left many feeling estranged from close friends and family, with 40 percent reporting damaged relationships. Two longtime friends with opposing political views chose honest conversation over silence, even after emotional moments like the Women's March and the presidential vote. By setting egos aside, they built deeper understanding and proved that connection can survive even the fiercest disagreements.

Dialogue, Not Debate, Heals Political Divides Among Friends

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