What would you do if you have a different opinion with your friends?

Question

Do you ever have a different opinion with your friends but because you don't want to be different you answer your friends' answer? I got this a lot... I wanted to be a part of them and I'm scared they'll leave me... What should I do? PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

Answer 1

I find myself to have many different opinions than my friends. Because of how I was raised and my experience, I think differently than most of my friends. I hear their opinion and ask questions on why they chose that way of thinking. Then, without making it seem they are wrong or idiots, explain my opinion to them in a professional matter. I don't raise my voice or try to change their mind, just telling them what I think. If they question your way of thinking, don't get upset and start yelling. Go into a deeper explanation on what they are questioning. Sharing your opinion doesn't mean you want to make them think the way you do, but showing them a different way of thinking where they can chose to follow or commit to their way. Maybe you are right or maybe they are right. If your opinion, which ever it may be, is correct and they find out you were right, don't rub it in. Just be there to provide support. If they are right, you don't have to change your opinion, just remember the lesson you learned that day.

We all affect each other when we are friends. We help to grow and to learn. Sharing one's belief, thought, or opinion allows the other to see a different view on a certain subject.

Wow, I sound like I'm preaching. :-P  It is not a perfect answer, cause I do tend to get into arguments with friends eventually cause we all think differently, I am just sharing my own opinion to you. See, easy as that.