When is it okay to bring up politics in early dating?

[TimothyT]

After 5 or 6 dates

Not before we're officially a couple

Other

[MissSunshine2]

A lot of people aren't comfortable discussing politics, as it's a subject where everyone has an opinion and no one wins.

[DishLady]

I don't talk politics at all with anyone. I don't think it's a good use of my time.

[Simslover92]

I wouldn't bring it up at all unless it just happens to come up on it's own. I would stir clear of talking about politics though in early dating especially if you have an extreme view on one side or the other.

[Calyptomaniac]

I just spent 3 1/2 years with a guy and I don't think we discussed politics one single time in any depth, just to agree we don't get why people get so worked up over it and make fun of people who talk about it 24/7, never any of our actual opinions about any of it. If it's so important to you, then you may as well get it out of the way before the first date so you can find out whatever it is you care so much about finding out.

[TimothyT]

Interesting point of view. Thanks.

[MrChinaski]

Definitely the first date:

https://clip.cafe/bridget-joness-diary-2001/so-how-do-youfeel-about-whole-situation/

[MrChinaski]

Apropos of nothing at all, the background music is better than the clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlwQZAtlTFU

[Nikki1989]

Don't bring it up at all unless you have toxic political leanings so we can end it ASAP.

[OneViewpoint]

Minute 1 - Get politics and religion out of the way up front. Why waste time, money, and emotional capital up front getting invested in someone who's never gonna be a good fit in your life. Kick her to the curb immediately if she's MAGA or a Jesus freak.

[Levin]

She's probably a lefty, so unless you don't want the pussy, keep your conservative views to yourself.

[slatyb]

I would likely know a woman's politics before the first date. If I didn't, it would quickly become apparent.

[Jersey2]

I would have it on my bio. Don’t waste my time if you have TDS. If some don’t want to date a Trump supporter others certainly would and they would be more type.

[EveryDayIsPretzelDay]

Depends on how soon you want to start arguing.

[Ariesman81Nshiiit]

It should be discussed early. Ideally you should know before even asking for a date.

[Alex-Snow]

Definitely not on the first few dates. Is she brings it up tread carefully. I think you have to be comfortable with each other and trust each other first. What has happened with ur girlfriends?

[lilBigPotato]

If you have moderate views I think it doesn't really matter too much.

[MrChinaski]

Zealotry is more crippling than the detail of the views.

[Anonymous]

Why would you wait until you’re already dating to ask? Shouldn’t you already know the person you’re dating?

[msc545]

I think it's a good idea to bring up politics fairly early because these days, if you don't agree on politics, you're unlikely to agree on much of anything.

[exitseven]

if I was dating today I would show up in my truck with the Trump stickers on it.

[Anonymous]

If you are looking for a partner with certain political views bring it up on the first date or before.