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    Could you be with someone whose political opinion was the polar opposite of yours?

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    Post by Chris Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:14 am

    Are you, or do you think that you could be, flexible enough to date someone whose general political stances were the exact opposite of yours?

    You're a Democrat (or Republican); they're Republican (or Democrat.)
    You're heavily religious; they're staunchly atheist.
    You're pro-gay marriage; they're anti-gay marriage.
    You're pro-war; they're anti-war.


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    Post by CeCe Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:29 am

    I am actually married in that situation & it's not pleasant. A lot of the time it isn't even a difference of opinion. We are diametrically opposed. It can get..loud & it's usually better to just sidestep social & political issues when possible. It's strange that there wasn't much discussion about those when we first got together. It kind of gradually came to light. But it can be a huge obstacle to overcome. I can't say I would recommend it to anyone who is aware of those differences going into it. When other issues come up in the relationship it can be overwhelming. The "opposites attract" thing? Cute saying, got a nice beat, but not necessarily true. lol
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    Post by Forgiveness Man Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:41 am

    Why would I waste my time? It's too big a relationship obstacle.
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    Post by RiteDiva Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:52 am

    It depends on strong our common ground was and if they weren't so overbearing in their beliefs that they were disrespectful to mine.
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    Post by CeCe Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:12 am

    People are not going to be in agreement all the time. That would probably boring. But you have to know when to walk away from the argument when neither side is going to budge. Unless a person is willing to do that it's just an impossible situation. The things we believe make us who we are so it can be a significant struggle especially when each side is passionate about the things they believe.
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    Post by 2xy Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:16 am

    RiteDiva wrote:It depends on strong our common ground was and if they weren't so overbearing in their beliefs that they were disrespectful to mine.

    ^^^This.

    My ex and I were opposite in many ways, and socio-political ideals were not the demise of our relationship. We managed to live harmoniously despite my being left of center and him being right of center.
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    Post by stonestatic Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:53 pm

    Yes I could. I get along with people who have different opinions & views, so long as they do not browbeat me with them. I'm a fairly quiet liberal and I'm sure I could get along well enough with a fairly quiet conservative.
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    Post by Tony Marino Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:13 pm

    Forgiveness Man wrote:Why would I waste my time? It's too big a relationship obstacle.

    Could you be with someone whose political opinion was the polar opposite of yours? 742817 lil bro
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    Post by RedBedroom Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:17 pm

    To just date someone, yeah, the opposite views wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. Getting serious with someone who was radically different would be another story.
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    Post by Shale Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:38 pm

    I don't think it would work too well. I had differences with my wife but none that were in conflict.

    I was a nudist and she was not but she was not opposed to nudism.
    I was vegetarian and my wife ate dead birds, but it didn't bother me.
    I could be friends with a conservative in the Reptilian party but doubt I would be married to one.

    As an agnostic I rather like this saying attributed to the late JC "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
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    Post by Forgiveness Man Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:42 pm

    Tony Marino wrote:
    Forgiveness Man wrote:Why would I waste my time? It's too big a relationship obstacle.

    Could you be with someone whose political opinion was the polar opposite of yours? 742817 lil bro

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    Post by Nystyle709 Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:51 pm

    RiteDiva wrote:It depends on strong our common ground was and if they weren't so overbearing in their beliefs that they were disrespectful to mine.

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    Post by Alan Smithee Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:02 pm

    As long as there was respect. James Carville and Mary Matalin have made it work.
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