"Don't bring politics to the party." This should go without saying. Have we not all been raised that the only way to ruin a pleasant evening is by bringing up politics, money, and or religion?

I am glad that my friends feel that they can converse intelligently about these subjects. However, there is a time and place for it all. Not to mention, these topics should be discussed under no influence of mind-altering substances. It is bound to get ugly.

I am an outspoken Conservative female in a college filled with left-leaning feminists and future activists.

There is nothing wrong with having your opinions until you start trying to change mine.

Over my little time in college, I have lived with a plethora of different personalities, and while I am a huge advocate for having an educated conversation regarding controversial topics such as border control, abortion, etc.; I hate to see my beliefs ruin friendships.

It seems like each day brings along an arrogant conversation in which individuals insinuate that my opinions derived strictly from my parents, or that they are simply wrong. Hate to say it, but I've been enrolled in a liberal arts college for over a year now, and if my opinions were to change it would have happened by now.

This raises my own personal question, why is it that conservative people are accused of, "following their parents?" Is it inconceivable to Liberals that we have grown up to perceive this world the way our parents did naturally without any influence? Can we not say the same about you? This is a genuine question that I do not believe I will ever get the answer to.

These days, you walk into a college lecture hall and the only news source anyone seems to get their information from is CNN. Is there nothing to be said about this? Would anyone respond differently if they walked in and saw Fox News on the screen instead? Rhetorical question, I guess.

Consequently, many can see how it is frustrating when this subject is brought up in a seemingly fun environment where people are trying to cut loose after a week of classes. Not to mention, every time someone gets offended by something these days... If I had a nickel.

The other night, I was enjoying an evening out on my porch that I share with my four roommates. One of the girls walked out and had the audacity to question me by saying, "You are so sweet that I just have to ask — why do you support Donald Trump?" I explained my interest in the growth of America's economy, and I noted that I would be supporting anyone that could fix the mess that Barack Obama left us with — whether they have the personality traits Americans desire or not.

She continued to add fuel to my fire by leading with yet another question, "You cannot seriously believe the world was created in seven days, babe, do you?" As a matter of fact, I do.

Whether you agree with someones' opinions and ideas or not, bite your tongue and maybe you'll keep some friends around.

If you are going to bring up politics, money, religion, etc. be able to fight your own battles, but do not ever go in thinking that you are going to change someone else's opinions that are nailed down based on their PERSONAL experiences.

My opinions, along with everyone else's stem from my own experience, and I will not have anyone tell me otherwise.

If you bring up politics at a party...

Good Luck, Charlie.