Dear Prudence: I’m a staunch Republican. My boyfriend’s friends hate me.

To get advice from Prudie, submit your questions anonymously here. Dear Prudence, I’ve been in a relationship with “Nick” for almost five years, and for the most part, it’s been smooth sailing. I’m a staunch Republican, and two of his friends, “Jordan and “Andrew,” don’t like that. Jordan and Andrew aren’t saying things like “This organization’s stances on X and Y are abhorrent, and you should rethink your values.” They’re calling you trash and treating you terribly, and your boyfriend’s response is “Gee, I wish everyone would zip it and get along.” Do you find your boyfriend’s response admirable? The best you can do, I think, is to scale back on the five-hour relationship-scrutinizing phone calls, which sounds absolutely exhausting and is above and beyond the call of even best friendship; encourage her to prioritize her safety and well-being without spelling out exactly what you think she ought to do; and make sure you two don’t spend most of your time together discussing her boyfriend, lest your relationship start to feel like a mere support structure for theirs.