My sister has blocked me

Unless you can both stay off the political comments and talk about gardens, grandchildren and shopping, you’re probably down to sending cards and funerals ?

"My sister and I have never got on particularly well."

That's your answer. Some people are never meant to be friends due to personality incompatibility, different hobbies, dont mesh well together, etc.

What positive things she brings to your life?
Would you be friends with her if she wasnt your sister?

I can’t think what you would actually say in a letter.

Leave it for just now , sisters squabbble all the time no matter what age. Past hurts , childhood quarrels etc all affect later life - books have been written about it , I'm sure !
A wee break is what you both need , something out of the blue will bring you together again .

Agreed. Writing now could make things worst. Give it time.

I d leave it, at least for now, you don’t have to fall out just leave it to be more casual and when you do say anything keep it totally neutral If she goes up a notch just say you know we ll never agree on that let’s not talk about it, then talk about the weather, shopping, a tv programme anything that you feel won’t rock the boat
You are at opposite ends of the spectrum and won’t ever meet in the middle so don’t keep trying just keep in very very bland

I think it's easier to not have family on facebook or just have them in a separate group for family related matters, if necessary - especially if you are going to talk about politics as it never ends well.

I hope she didn't say the comment about her friends son to her friend. That is incredibly ignorant and unfeeling.

Agree to disagree and stay away from politics . You will always have different views so it would be good to ignore your differences and recognize anything you do have in common. Family is very special , I have one sister and we are close but different. I would hate to fall out with her. Hope you can both find something on your sistership to celebrate. I wish you both good luck !

A detrimental comment about Prince Philip especially just after he died would be unforgivable to me.

I don't find your post endearing so probably best that you just leave the whole subject alone.

what do you want to do?

i was sad when I decided, after our mother's death, not to have anything mre to do with my sisters. They both spent their time making horrible, denigrating commnets about me to Mother - which she believed. As for face to face - that was an excerise in keeping my mouth zipped and ears blocked. My children where shocked when they heard them going for me! I would cry for hours after seeing them.
If it is out of loyalty, don't see her. If you genuinely like her company, then carry on. My DH and DCs said cutting my sisters out of my life was one of the best things I did!

My mum always used to tell my dad, never talk about about religion or politics when we went out visiting. He used to like to get on his soap box.
My sister can't stand Boris, I like him. I respect her opinion, she mine.
Tell your sister that politics is out of the conversations as you don't want to get into any arguments.
Don't worry about it.

aonk

A detrimental comment about Prince Philip especially just after he died would be unforgivable to me.

Unforgivable??!!!

I don’t see the link between you finding the post ‘endearing’ and whether I should leave this alone

Watching a documentary last night about Philip and his night clubbing and possible affairs in the earlier part of their marriage I m only surprised at public adoration

There's an old saying - if the person you are talking to doesn't leave you feeling good when you finish the conversation then you should thin k twice about having them in your life. We can choose our friends but not our family. She clearly doesn't want you in her life so sit it out.

Could you perhaps give her a very wide berth for a while and let her approach you in future?

Soroptimum

aonk

A detrimental comment about Prince Philip especially just after he died would be unforgivable to me.

Unforgivable??!!!

I stopped talking to one of my Aunt's after she was horrible about Janette Krankie

Bankhurst

I don’t see the link between you finding the post ‘endearing’ and whether I should leave this alone

Nor do I.

I’d leave it. There are worse things than not meeting up with your sister ! You can’t choose your relatives….

Soroptimum

aonk

A detrimental comment about Prince Philip especially just after he died would be unforgivable to me.

Unforgivable??!!!

My reaction too !

A detrimental comment about Prince Philip especially just after he died would be unforgivable to me

aonk

A detrimental comment about Prince Philip especially just after he died would be unforgivable to me.

Why ? Was he a relative ?

She blocked you so she can unblock you.
I wouldn't rush back into the old ways while feelings are still running high.
Once the last parent goes, your siblings have known you for longer than anyone else and that counts for a lot.

I have friends whose politics are different, whose lifestyles are different but we still like and appreciate eachother. Friendship can reach beyond the arcane.