Is it alright to not like someone you are rarely ever around?

[holtridge]

I'm talking about a family members spouse that you never see but you still can't stand to be around or think of.

[No War, but the War on Christmas]

Sure, as long as it doesn't impact parts of your day to day life and you have the ability to remain civil the few times you do so them.

Otherwise, no point in giving yourself guilt over not liking someone for whatever reason, especially someone who's not often around.

[Mr. Smith]

Yes.

[Meclazine for Israel]

You should think good thoughts about everyone.

It helps you reach a balance with the Universe and your path is clearer and you goals become easier.

Remember, this is all in your head.

[LBJer]

You can't decide to like or dislike someone, just like you can't decide whether or not to love or hate them.  These are feelings that are not an act of will. 

[MarkD]

Sure. I don't like George Carlin, even though I have never met him in person. I don't like most of his stand-up "comedy" routines. His acting chops, such as in Outrageous Fortune and The Prince of Tides was alright, but he wasn't primarily an actor, he was an alleged comedian. He seemed to make lots of people laugh by saying lots of hateful and excessively cynical stuff, and that's what I do not like about him.

[President Johnson]

Of course. I know plently of people like that.

[Goldwater]

Why wouldn't it be?