[calinet6]

You're thinking too logically. It is a human connection you're building with empathy, not a strategy. Play the long game.

[aharonovich]

But do you want to live with this person? If I hold an opinion that's so sub optimal and I hold it because of emotional reasons I'd like someone to shake me out of it, not pet me on the head and smile.

[isolate]

That's like the worst thing you can do for a delusion.