Relationships and politics
By bwaybaby
@bwaybaby (903)
United States
April 6, 2010 1:19pm CST
Hello there! I'm just interested on other people's take on this situation. I'm dating a wonderful guy that I love very much. We talk about our future together and spending our lives together. The only thing that could potentially cause a problem is politics. I'm a political science major. My parents never pushed me towards any specific political party, and I'm a progressive liberal. My boyfriend's family is hard core conservative. Sometimes he says things that just make me cringe... things about immigration, health care, et c. I love him so much, and I want this to work out. Has anyone else had/are currently in a relationship with someone with a completely different political opinion?
Thank you! Have a great day!
2 responses
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
7 Apr 10
I think what will help you push through with the relationship is compromise. i think people have all different views in life - we all cannot agree on one thing and that is the major issue of the world right now - everyone's got their own views to share... you both love each other and i think political views are minor when compared to what you both can do for the sake of your relationship. And i hope you both are thinking of how to build, and make what you have stronger and not break it because of the indifference!
@minotaur87 (769)
• Singapore
7 Apr 10
I think that's a pretty difficult position to be in. Although we say that love can resolve any conflicts, consistent disagreements on certain issues remains an obstacle towards harmony in the future. I think if both of you are going to participate in politics but in opposite grounds, then the relationship is going to be very difficult to work out unless both of you can agree to put aside work matters in discussions.
