So I was wondering if there are people who see that as a red flag. Could someone have a different political orientation than yours without it seeping through to your relationship with them or their personal morals? I find that to be quite a peculiar scenario because it's almost impossible to dissociate morals from politics. What do you guys think?
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No, I would not. It’s not about politics. It’s about ethics.
It depends on your country.
There exist countries where there are multiple different political parties to choose from.
There exist countries where the political parties differ on budget, but generally are all working towards similar goals.
There exist countries where they have proportional representation.
In those countries, you could differ on politics in a very healthy way.
The reason why you believe things is more important
My wife was a conservative when i met her
We started talking and i could easily see she did t understand what she believed
She is more left leaning now
No
Yes, but it depends on how far out of alignment we are.
No, I’m very politically active and would not be with a partner who doesn’t align on it. I’ve also seen friends relationships break down because of the difference in political beliefs because it indicates a difference in morals and values.
Nope.
I could never love someone who would vote to take away my choices and my right to vote. I could never spend my life with someone who would align themselves with a group endorsed by racists. I could never trust someone who thinks school shootings are just a risk you take sending your kids to school. So, no. I would never marry a person whose political views don’t sync with mine.
Yes. Just has to also be moderate.
Extremism makes people lose the agency to compromise and find middle ground.
Chances are both people are equally right about as many things as they’re wrong about it. The biggest thing though should be about communication.
Source: old man
Just because they are not the same political affiliation or even differing beliefs used to be acceptable. But politics in America has become so polarizing and divisive that I likely could not.
I want someone who is able to “agree to disagree” on topics, and that just isn’t a quality seen these days. Also, I will admit that the “other” party has some beliefs that I will not sacrifice on. So yeah, I can’t even agree to disagree.
Yes, it just depends how much they care about politics. We get a new president every 4 years. I can’t be with someone cursing out the tv for 4 years. Jeez. But other than that. I don’t care that much.
Of course. Whatever happened to agree to disagree. Sounds like my way or the highway thinking
Depends on the specifics imo. Do we have differences in opinion about, say, agriculture policy? Or whether women should own property? These are both political issues but I could easily marry a man who did not see eye to eye with me on ag subsidies. Couldn’t say the same for the other issue…
My husband and I don’t vote the same but we’re both emotionally mature adults and have have different opinions about things and conversations about stuff. We don’t necessarily agree on religious topics either but again we can have different views and opinions and still love each other. I have friends from all walks of life.
Nope.
Absolutely not. It is literally a difference in values.
Liberal, married a centrist. I’ve moved further left, she voted Orange twice. Having a hard time with it.
Nope. I can’t imagine marrying someone who voted for the other guy. I don’t know how we’d agree on anything important.
We don’t have to agree on everything politically but we’d have to agree on the big things. I live in a democratic country though where you don’t just have a choice between red and blue.
no
There are core, fundamental values that need to align for a healthy relationship. Sex, religion, parenting, finances, and politics are among them.
I could never be in a relationship with someone who votes for a candidate who wants to strip me of my rights or see me dead.
Minor differences in views are okay I think, my husband and I have them and if anything, they can lead to interesting conversations. Major differences (think when one is far right and one is far left) will definitely do not work
Nope. Not a chance. It’s a dealbreaker for me.
I’m not American. I’m Australian.
I think what country you live in plays a big part in this one. Plenty of countries don’t have the division or similar political landscape to the USA. In honesty? I don’t know who I’d be aligned with if I was American. I DETEST Trump and not in a million years would I ever support that despicable creature or his mob.
Back in the 80s and 90s? I probably would have been a Republican….but to me now? Trump is not Republican. Nothing like I ever thought the American Republican party was like.
But I would not be a Democrat either. I would have voted Democrat the last several times though. Because of Trump.
Our political parties don’t align with the American parties much at all.
It depends on the political landscape of the country you live in.
No. In fact, hearing someone’s political views has made my “ideal” partner no longer even appealing. My current partner is so aligned with me political, it’s just one more thing to value and respect.
No.
It’s that serious.
No.
No, that’s a bad idea.
Trump did a number on this country.
No. Because it’s no longer politically aligned that doesn’t match its morals and values. Because anybody that still supports the Republican Party supports rapist, pedophiles and a 34 time convicted felon, and is not aligned with the values that I have as a person.
Emphatically, no.
Once upon a time, I would’ve said yes. Now, no.