How do you tell your friend that you disagree with them without hurting their feelings?

Make sure you speak in a calm voice and listen to their perspective and share your perspective. Let your friend know you respect their thoughts and opinions and if you can't agree then just say in a nice tone, hey let's agree to disagree. My way may not be right for you and your way may not be right for me, and that's okay, sometimes there are more than one way to think and do things. Explain to your friend that there are many ways to think and that's what makes everyone unique because we think differently and have different perspectives.

I think the best way to disagree with anyone is to first restructure the sentence. Acknowledge that the person has an opinion and has the right to have that opinion. We are all different and have different experiences and perspectives. Therefore acknowledging that you understand the person's opinion is a way to show that whilst you may have a different view, you don't label them right or wrong. Even if you do, try to avoid those labels because that will make your friend assume a defensive position and it is much harder to listen and communicate when you feel you are being attacked. Also, instead of saying "I disagree with you" it is better to say "I disagree with the view that ....." which would mean you aren't opposing the person, but an idea. You are friends for a reason, and the reason is probably because you have something in common and enjoy each other's company and like each other overall. Disagreeing is natural and it is also an opportunity for both of you to learn something new or to look at something from a different angle. Try to see it this way and be respectful. You may ask why the person thinks the way they do and perhaps you will understand them better. Even if you dont, state your opinion and the reasons for it but also make sure you state you aren't disagreeing the person, just the view