In an era where misinformation spreads faster than the truth, and political extremism often feels more like a full belief system than a policy stance , many of us have found ourselves in painfully surreal situations. Maybe it’s a relative who sends you a link to a fringe conspiracy site, or an old friend who insists the government is run by subterranean lizard people — and they mean it. Often, these interactions aren’t just absurd or frustrating, they’re heartbreaking. How do you keep a