This is the first time I've heard this from someone on the conservative side so it's pretty eye opening. I'm hearing (and experiencing) this same phenomenon from those who opposed Trump. It's like people I've know my whole life have changed. It makes you question your own judgement. I think this "confession" of sorts is enlightening though because it just goes to show that whatever is or isn't being accomplished politically, this elections energy has definitely succeeded in dividing us socially.

It's hard to say how to reverse the trend. If invalidating the emotions of everyone on the "other side" were the best option, non if us would be on a psych forum right now. At the same time, it seems like morally bankrupt compromise to maintain relationships with friends who have suddenly begun to call names and put you down. It's like being in an emotionally abusive relationship.