That is great! I think it's awesome when this happens. It also gives you great perspective as to how others think. A little while back I was very liberal, I live in a conservative area, and me being a liberal I thought was helpful,different, and rebellious the whole package. Throughout the time, I learned a ton about some Right wing view points, and I found myself agreeing. I also saw some of the same hypocrisies that that Left was doing.
This last week I've just experimented with doing some Vegan meals. I experimented with low card, and Keto diets for a while. even though they've given me great success, I don't want to become tribalistic. I want to experience the other side. See if it can give me success as well. Great article!