Many people believe only their positions are correct and anything else, therefore, must be wrong.
Here’s what people had to say:
1.
“I dont really follow politics, so I just prefer to date someone who isnt hardcore one-sided.
maskedfish29
2.“Nope!
nikeliza
3.
“Not in a million years.
Your politics are so much more than a word on paper.
What we call politics speaks volumes about who you are and what matters to you.”
sarahbird
4.
“Im not from a country that has this as an issue.
I actually dont think Ive even asked anyone Ive dated who they vote for.
alext4e3fc38a7
5.
“Hell no, I would not.
And they are such hypocrites!
Lina, 42
6.
“I would not date a conservative.
It’s not just politics, like everyone said, but how we choose to look at the world.
I’ve tried listening to understand their reasoning and to set better boundaries in the 2010s.
My patience just ran out in 2020 during lockdown, and I can’t get it back.
So, not a good fit romantically.”
maddi8889
7.
“Political party in and of itself probably doesnt matter, its their values that count.
Glenn, 55
8.
“It used to be that everyone had the same goals.
People would say, ‘We want everyone to have access to healthcare.’
And each party came up with a different method to make that possible.
Thats no longer the case.
One party thinks people should have healthcare, and the other doesnt.
One party thinks guns should be monitored.
One thinks everyone deserves to live and love however they choose.
The other wants to dictate exactly how you should live and who you could love.
Its not about the method anymore.
The parties have opposite goals.”
hannah_1990
9.
“Im gay, nonbinary, neurodivergent, and disabled.
Those things do not coexist well with the opposing political party.
Plus, gay Republicans confuse the hell out of me.
Why would you support a party thats currently trying to get your existence banned?”
crewgirlat221b
10.
I could respect different political beliefs because it wasnt such a venomous discussion.
Now, instead of it being a discussion, its a terrible argument fueled with hate towards others.
Its not about politics anymore; its about human rights.”
Jackie, 29
11.
“Yes, and I did.
We got married last September!
When I met my now husband, I identified as a Republican-leaning moderate, and he was a Democrat.
He admitted to me after a year of dating that he really struggled with my political orientation initially.”
“But some of our political conversations were the best, and we agree that they brought us closer.
Those conversations challenged us to really listen to the other person and search for common ground.
I think political orientation labels prevent a lot of relationships romantic or platonic from happening.
Tracy, 33
12.
“I married someone who aligns with a different political party than I do.
Oh, and we both hate Trump.”
gummibearyjuice
13.
“I am currently dating someone in a different political party.
Weve been together for three years.
It works because we dont push our views on each other, and we respect each others opinions.
However, we can still have hard conversations about politics without fighting.
It can be nice to see another perspective on a matter.
I think it all just depends on how mature you might be on a given subject.”
Alex, 22
14.
I personally couldn’t date anyone right-leaning because my left politics come from my set of values and morals.
If we don’t share the same general direction on a moral compass, then we aren’t compatible.
haleybeatson
15.
“I absolutely would never date someone who didn’t share my political stances.
I would never date someone who didn’t believe in my bodily autonomy.
“Imagine raising kids with someone who’s anti-LGBT.
What if your kid comes out or has friends who do?
What will your spouse do?
What if your kid’s teacher reads a book at school that your spouse doesn’t like?
Would they talk to your kid or take a stab at get the book banned or the teacher fired?
Politics absolutely interacts with your day-to-day.”
singingeachtoeach
16.
“Absolutely, I’d date someone from a different political party because I married one!
Initially, it did feel a bit uneasy for both of us.
We were navigating uncharted territory.
Our discussions force me to move beyond canned responses and delve deeper into my beliefs.”
Jay, 31
17.“No.
It destroyed a very long-term relationship.
L, 38
18.
“I would possibly date a conservative, but never ever anyone who supports the current Republican candidate.
Those among my family and friends who do are absolutely hate-filled, and it has ruined those relationships.
I’ve been told by other siblings that a brother dislikes me because of my political views.
I don’t believe I’ve ever talked politics with him.
And I avoid talking politics with almost everyone to avoid possible unpleasantness.”
Suzanne, 69
19.
“Im a bisexual right-leaning moderate man.
I only date people who are moderates, like me.
I told her, ‘I am not oppressed.
My life is wonderful, and I have never faced discrimination in my entire life.’
She said I was brainwashed.
The right, on the other hand, I have never received hate.
Joe, 27
20.
One thing is disagreeing on certain policies, on the allocation of tax money etc.
As long as we respect each other’s differing views, that’s okay.
The other is disagreeing on all basic morals and values, and I could never do that.
Anna, 32
21.
To say nothing of their other platform goals.
Anyone who is ‘politically conservative’ on dating apps gets an automatic swipe left.
I dont have the time or the energy to deal with it.
Aly, 33
22.And finally, “I think it depends.
Many people believe only their positions are correct and anything else, therefore, must be wrong.
