Would you date someone of the opposite political party?

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Say you hit it off and you felt sparks? But they have different views than you?

BeMuse · Accepted Answer

I don't belong to a political party. In ideology I'm a Classical Liberal. That makes me relatively moderate within the American political spectrum being that America was founded on principles of Classical Liberalism. Every real American in some part of their psyche agrees with what I believe in and support. They just often have to experience hard times to get back to their roots. They need to be awakened from their slumber... Americans Conservatives disagree with me a little bit here and there, but they tend to fight to preserve many Classical Liberal values while claiming to hate liberals. When their back is up against the wall though, they will always stand with Classical Liberals like me to hold the line and fight off the Communists, National Socialists, Marxist Socialists, Fascists, Monarchists, and Totalitarian Dictators in the name of Liberty (Liberalism). American Democrats, for the most part are a bunch of confused morons being lead by Nazi Social Democrats, Communists, Socialists that think they are Progressives or Liberals due to brainwashing, but who have never studied Liberalism. The more their leaders tend to push the agenda of Authoritarian Communism, the more they tend to say now wait a minute, this isn't what I signed on for and their ranks crumble. There are many Democrats that do not agree with the Communists, and many Republicans who appreciate Classical Liberal values for the most part. They are more so a member of a political party, because they want to vote in primary elections for members of a party that they might not really even support. I wouldn't automatically reject someone due to their party affiliation, I'd see how they think about politics and economics and then make a judgement about their views.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I am not politically partisan and probably wouldn't be interested in dealing with someone who was strongly partisan. I prefer people who do research, use logic, think outside the box, and aren't gullible enough to believe politicians or mainstream media.

I''m fine with liberal values as long as the person isn't "woke" or a Democrat.
I'm fine with conservative values as long as the person isn't a loyal Republican.

Even individual issues could cause conflict. I agree with some issues that are supported by liberals and I agree with conservatives at times. I disagree with liberals and conservatives on many issues, too. For example, I support both second amendment rights and women's rights to birth control.

Potteplante · Accepted Answer

Well.

We're I'm at - we've more than two of them and honestly it depends on which party. There are those that simply do not allign with my values and there's one party (that luckily hasn't been elected into the gov.) that wants me out of the country - can't imagine being in a relationship with one who fundamentally believes that I shouldn't be here.

I'm also in a welfare profession, here I can't imagine being in a relationship that votes for removing support & help for the indivuals I work with, that want to make the system for them worse - I want it to be improved, it is what I work for. On a personal note - that would make my work environment better and therefor less stress on me, which again would lead to better care for the indivuals I'm in contact with.

With that being said, I have dated both a conservative and a liberal, while I'm social liberal. (They right - I'm left) Also dated someone who's green - she was a bit to much of a environmentalist for me. 😅

KittyKat90210 · Accepted Answer

I would date them as long as they don't make our difference in opinion into a constant argument. I'd want to know why they feel the way they do, and I'd openly share how I feel as well. We can be respectful of each other's opinions without having to agree.

AviatorTom · Answer

Opposites attract, so sure... people of opposite political opinions date

Moose304 · Answer

Sure, I could. Only an insecure person would be that way. The people I don't like being around are those that filter their morality through their political opinion. I see this coming from both sides of the political spectrum and it stinks. With that said, in the end, the less I know about a person's politics the better I feel about them. I could sit in a place and listen to somebody discuss politics and agree 100% with them, but still, wish they would STFU!

AmyHew1tt · Answer

I might be tempted, but I don't think I'd be able to have a long-term relationship like that. My parents have that situation, and though they have some solid middle ground, it's been a constant conflict in their marriage. I admire them for loving each other and making things work despite, but I don't want that for myself.

JHNS98 · Answer

Ignoring that this is a very US-centered question, the answer is no. The conservative right wing in Sweden - as well as in Europe in general - has become so extreme that I can't even listen to a formerly center-left politician without getting angry, so how could I date someone sharing their values?

AimeeKyle · Answer

Sure, as long as they were open minded, a good communicator and able to be ok with having conversations where we do not agree. It would probably help both grow a little…. Note: even people with the same political beliefs have to do this…. virtually no two people agree on every topic.

Weapon77 · Answer

Of course. People get all bent out of shape over politics for almost no reason.

There are at least 2 ultra-liberal girls I know right now who would date me in a heartbeat despite me being Libertarian. And one of them literally said she'd fuck me any time I want. Creeps me out, but clearly they don't care about my politics lmao

And I'm interested in a girl I know is really liberal. Maybe it's a bad idea, but that doesn't change me wanting to date her 😅

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I wouldn’t date someone who HAS a political party. The root problem with political parties in general, but democripps and rebloodlicans in particular, is that having a party means you believe you have an answer to a question that hasn’t even been asked. It’s ignorance in no uncertain terms.

lucasnabizada · Answer

I would... But I also would want that person to be able to have civil dialogues and speak their mind without demonizing the other side for their own beliefs. And that's quite rare. If the person believes her way of thinking is the only moral way and doesn't reexamine things and never questions herself.. then no

NostalgiaSenpi · Answer

Considering I hate politics in general, think that the system needs to be completely overhauled, the current people in charge taken out of office, and term limits placed on them all, it's pretty easy to find someone that would be different than I. I would as long as we could discuss it amicably.

blissinanarchy1 · Answer

As long as you aren’t a radical, sure. But I wouldn’t date a radical of my own party, either.

ShellyB · Answer

Yes but I would not want to be with someone who got angry about politics every day, it is not v. important to me and I don't want to talk about it all the time, in either direction or any direction.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Absolutely not. 15 years ago I could have, but not in this current age of political radicalism, no way! I'm a Moderate Conservative and I'll only date other moderate conservatives or Libertarians, because the other ones are fucking psychotic!

OnTheLevel · Answer

Isn't it amazing how everyone loves diversity until it comes to diversity of thought. We're accepting of every color, race, gender, economic background, etc. but don't you dare think differently or you'll be cancelled.

slatyb · Answer

No, the Republican platform is now so extreme, so contra-factual that I could not date anyone who supported it. It's anti-science, racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and regressive.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm an unaffiliated centrist so this doesn't exactly apply to me. That said, I would be much more inclined to date a conservative woman than a liberal one. For the most part, today's liberal women are useless to men looking for a good life partner.

CheeseMonster · Answer

I couldn't date someone who doesn't respect me as a person, even if we both like cats and puns. 👍

TacosRAwesome · Answer

So in my opinion the local main parties are very similar. There were differences in the like 80s or 90s but now they're quite similar. It's the smaller parties that are a bit more controversial.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Depends on the person. If we disagreed on economic policies I'd be totally ok with that but if a person hates gay people, because God, or has Marjorie Taylor green posters in her room then yeah no.

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Probably... the only people I really don't want to date are people who are more lefty than me. And even those people, I would consider dating, as long as they weren't totally unhinged.

BCA6010 · Answer

It depends on what issues she feels strongly about, but it's very unlikely there's a future there if basic values aren't even the same.

saffoler · Answer

Possibly. Though it seems like most people on the other side can't handle me if they are too politically active.

UniquelyBasic · Answer

Yeah, I would try to at least. People can get a little crazy about politics so it really depends.

Luopio27 · Answer

I dont care about any political party. They are not in my life, they are just faces in media.

melanieeeB · Answer

Yeah cause here they aren't that different but I wouldn't date someone who is extremely political.

Paul_in_Indy · Answer

The “opposite” party? That is some view of the nation! Wow.

Berethor · Answer

Women tend to be liberal, men tend to be conservative, men and women are different.

Surely · Answer

Date, maybe? But the Democrats that I know. You usually can not have a friendly debate with them. Because Orange Man bad. And he is the entire problem with the world!  End of story!

WellGreetingsISay · Answer

Of course! But getting married would not be possible, because of the issues that could be created.

MementoMori777 · Answer

Depends how they behave about their political views I would say

Boredaf99 · Answer

I am currently, I try not to talk about anything political cuz he gets pretty passive aggressive.

AydenHazor · Answer

I likely would, though politics would need to be off the table for discussion topics as it would likely lead to arguments

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes. I'm not going to say no to a woman if we get along great and like each other because her politics differ than mine unless she has some very weird and just nasty political views.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I would date them, it wouldn't matter to me.

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

KKKapitalist? Yes. Totalitarian? Nein, Genossin!

Massageman · Answer

When I dated, we did not have the vicious polarity we have these days. Now, probably not.

TallAnon · Answer

Depends, it could be a good indicator that we don't think alike on a lot of issues, which could be a problem down the line

MountAverage · Answer

How would that work if our core beliefs are polar opposites?

BJP21 · Answer

As long as they can have a tactful conversation, YES.

Fudgeinmycreampie · Answer

Dems have lost all touch of realiity is really sad

BarryLiverstone · Answer

For sure.. most people in both parties in the USA are fairly moderate

Anonymous · Answer

No, I'm too far to the political end to ever work out that If we never touch on politics then I could see it working

Deserter · Answer

They can't be far left, more like a centrist, and we have to have the same core values

cloud9vortex1234 · Answer

I don't know. I would have to know more about her Political Views.

legalboxers · Answer

nope. Rather drink battery acid, gasoline, kerosene.. fuck no!

PatriceONeal · Answer

No. And they make it easy to spot them with their green hair and tattoos.

LimitedBenefits101 · Answer

Absolutely not  can't stand libs.

Alex8736 · Answer

absolutely. politicians in general are all for what benefits themselves and not the people

SpookyDoge12 · Answer

I'd only date them if they were polite when discussing their opinions and if they didn't make politics their personality.

Paige90 · Answer

Yes as long as they weren't democrats!

Sabretooth · Answer

I'm not political... but I don't need anymore conservative crazies.

Anonymous · Answer

So long as she can respect my views I can respect hers.

Anonymous · Answer

As long as she don't vote and keep her political views to herself.

Anonymous · Answer

And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again.🎵🎶🎵 Ohoohooo

4ngelic · Answer

as long as they're not too extreme

AMS700CX4u2 · Answer

I don't think it would last long

Kaneki05 · Answer

I'm very anti conservative so no.

OddBeMe · Answer

Sleep repub, marry Dem.

ritxi · Answer

In general no, but yes in some cases.

RavVid · Answer

It won't work out.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, if she wasn;t too crazy,

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