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Kiki76

Question:Would you break up with someone who didn't share your political ideals?

There's a funny article on TheFrisky (Link today about how a woman can put up with differences in musical tastes, beer-drinking habits and almost anything else, but when she and her BF voted for different candidates, it was a definite dealbreaker.

I'm not sure I could be with someone who didn't share my political ideals; it would likely be indicative of greater differences in opinion on big life issues.

Asked by Kiki76 on 11/4/08 9 Answers»
Kristy101081

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This one isn't really an issue for me because I'm not political at all. I tend to vote Democratic because I like their more liberal policies. But, I'm not opposed to listening to other people's points of view. I think that's where we go wrong in society, refusing to listen to other people's perspectives and assuming that only we have the right answers. But some people are pretty set in their ways and beliefs so I'm not surprised to see this is something that would cause strife in a relationship.

Answered by: Kristy101081 on 11/4/08
runnindownadream

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I guess it would have to depend on their reasoning. I'm a pretty staunch Democrat, but my father is a lifelong Republican, so I've learned how to deal with political difference. It's always nice to have a hearty debate if the other person has done his or her homework and isn't just spouting off whatever they happened to hear on Fox news.
There are a lot of couples who have made inter-party relationships work. Look at Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.

Answered by: runnindownadream on 11/4/08
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