This reader asks Dear Abby is she should break off her friendship because of her political posts on social media. Jillian Cain - stock.adobe.com

DEAR ABBY: I am a 38-year-old woman with no kids, a loving partner and puppy. I run a business my dad originally built. I’m at a high point in my life despite the tragedy of losing my mom. I realize my friendships are important going forward in life.

One woman I’ve known since childhood posts harsh, opinionated political things on her social media. I don’t agree with them. I don’t mind that she holds that political view as long as I don’t have to see it, but I’d prefer she left it out of our friendship.

My social media contains only family photos and photos of my dog’s antics. I choose not to post things that might cause division. Would it be wrong to end this friendship, since our adult views no longer align? — SPLIT DECISION IN NEW JERSEY

DEAR SPLIT DECISION: When your longtime friend posts these items on social media, she’s not posting them only to you.…