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I wouldn't be with anyone who took politics even the least bit seriously. It's a soap opera and should be treated as such.
Oh How shocking
It does seem to be a Soap Opera at this point, including who is sleeping with who, and all of the scheming that goes along with Soap Opera's; from the back room deals, to who is trying to destroy whom; this is from both sides of the political spectrum.
I am a single, conservative man, but most single women are liberal. Many women won't consider dating a man who is conservative or voted for Trump. This is particularly true in the region where I live and among college-educated women.
Therefore, in order to develop a dating relationship with a woman, I have to keep my political views to myself. Also, I have considered adopting more progressive views because that may help increase the number of women who would consider dating me. However, I have been conservative ever since I have been very young, so it is hard for me to genuinely change my views and opinions on life, even though it may be beneficial for me to do so.
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Originally Posted by NewYorker11356
Seriously? Don't change political parties to attract women.
You're a conservative, own it. The right woman (even if she's a liberal) wouldn't care.
I live in the Puget Sound region of Washington, which includes Seattle. This is a very liberal county, and conservative single women virtually do not exist. I have tried dating apps, and almost every woman who expressed a political view expressed the liberal view, except for a few that considered themselves to be very religious, but I am not religious. Therefore, I am no longer looking for someone have resigned myself to remaining single.
I am a single, conservative man, but most single women are liberal. Many women won't consider dating a man who is conservative or voted for Trump. This is particularly true in the region where I live and among college-educated women.
Therefore, in order to develop a dating relationship with a woman, I have to keep my political views to myself. Also, I have considered adopting more progressive views because that may help increase the number of women who would consider dating me. However, I have been conservative ever since I have been very young, so it is hard for me to genuinely change my views and opinions on life, even though it may be beneficial for me to do so.
Even if you give lip service to progressive talking points, that really doesn't affect the values that you hold that inform your personal politics. In short, no matter what you call yourself, if you hold values that correlate to conservative viewpoints, a woman whose values don't line up with that isn't going to be a match, anyway.
Depends on which part we are opposite one. If you are a legitimate fiscal conservative - I do not agree, but those aren’t irreconcilable differences for me. If you are socially conservative and do not care about gay rights, a woman’s right to choose and trans rights, that’s a deal-breaker. If you think systemic racism and systemic inequality is BS - you are out.
My dad historically was a lot more conservative than my mom. On lots of levels. But my dad has become less conservative in more recent years. It didn’t cause issues growing up. My dad used to identify as a Republican (FYI - my parents are black).
Well, it depends on the differences between the parties.
I mean, if he's shaved his head and is in the National Front and she's underground with the Red Brigades... well, the gulf between them is probably insurmountable.
On the other hand, if he's a member of the Judean People's Front and she's a member of the People's Front of Judea, they can probably make that work.
Whether or not I could be married to a political polar opposite .... maybe, maybe not. I don't discuss politics in general much, but I do have strong feelings about certain topics that I get can vocal about. My husband and I do not agree on 100% everything but "politics" is a passion for him; it is not a passion for me (meaning, I do not want to discuss it often, nor do I spend much time reading up on that stuff).
Truthfully, I can't really see myself in a relationship with a political polar opposite, but definitely not with one who's passionate about it.
I tried. I really did. My husband was always a republican and I was always a democrat. I really thought it didn't matter. Turns out it really mattered to him. He was embarrassed when I shared my views in public. He didn't think it was just discussion. He really felt I should cleave to his beliefs. He thought it was important in a marriage for couples to be in agreement. I sure wasn't about to change my political beliefs just based on that. I thought it was weird.
He is now married to a republican. More power to 'em. I'm extremely grateful I got divorced before Obama got elected.
These days I won't even go out for a drink with someone who is a republican. I'd rather be alone for the rest of my life.
If we were polar opposites, values-wise (which is likely to be the case if you are polar opposites, personal politics-wise, as values tend to inform politics).
Disagree.
I have friends all over the political spectrum who share values with me and know people all over the political spectrum whose values I find deplorable (even if they voted for the same guy as me).
It's not values. It's priorities that inform voting.
My dem friends: honest, hard-working, compassionate, volunteer in the community, value family
My 'pub friends: honest, hard-working, compassionate, volunteer in the community, value family
The difference is where they choose to prioritize government involvement in various issues.
To insinuate the 'other side' does not share good values (I would assume they are the better set of values bc you chose them) is vilifying them from the get-go.
I tried. I really did. My husband was always a republican and I was always a democrat. I really thought it didn't matter. Turns out it really mattered to him. He was embarrassed when I shared my views in public. He didn't think it was just discussion. He really felt I should cleave to his beliefs. He thought it was important in a marriage for couples to be in agreement. I sure wasn't about to change my political beliefs just based on that. I thought it was weird.
He is now married to a republican. More power to 'em. I'm extremely grateful I got divorced before Obama got elected.
These days I won't even go out for a drink with someone who is a republican. I'd rather be alone for the rest of my life.
It's not being a republican that is the problem. The fact that he was an ahole was the problem.
Don't put that on all republicans.
Personally, I could never date a Democrat. I can be friends with them, but I won't date one. I live in the best city to avoid dating other Democrats
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