How often do you see family or friends with opposing political views?

My husband and I are a pair of blue dots in a sea of red relatives. It wouldn’t be realistic to cut off our entire family and support system. Most of them rarely even mention politics. However, my dad makes it seem like it’s his life’s mission to spread the great gospel of Fox News. Most of the time I just change the subject unless he says something hateful (I will absolutely shut that down).

We haven’t seen my parents since Christmas and have hardly spoken since the inauguration. We’re having dinner with them tomorrow night and I feel so anxious about it. I think I’m missing and grieving the closeness that I used to have with my parents. Is anyone else experiencing similar issues within relationships and how are you coping?