So the guy I've been seeing lately has opposite and extremist political views. I can't get over it. What should I do?

[ash5670]

I am a student of political science and I cannot get over it. We have discussed politics like twice until now, he seemed moderate at first but now he comes off as a bigot full of hatred towards minorities and basically anyone belonging to a different section of society than him. He has a lot of superiorty complex.

[WindAtMyBack]

1) You guys are not compatible. Accept it and move on.
2) I'm guessing that you have no idea what "his side" is all about. And he is probably not helping.

3) Dump him (if I was talking to him instead of you I'd say to dump you.).
4) You say he has a superiority complex, but that's exactly how you come across. That means you are closed minded and convinced you are right.

5) If you want to be a political science major, get used to people disagreeing with you and even hating you. I've been around a while and get involved in a lot of political debates. I also know that the happiest people stay the hell away from politics.

[WhiteBoyChill]

If it makes you uncomfortable just break up

[Zeldaismyqueen]

Huge red flag, stay away from racist and bigoted people, the hatred inside will come for you if you keep seeing him

[KitsuneFoxSpirit]

Do you also need someone to wipe your ass for you? Leave him. Like come on, use your brain.

[HighlyVolatile]

I don't know because two sides to every story, you know. Maybe he thinks the same about you. I've been called a scrooge, a fat-shamer, sexist, racist, homophobe, transphobe, cissexist, whatever other worst possible thing that is totally inaccurate. How am I supposed to know that you aren't one of those dumb shits who will fling this shit at anyone who disagrees with them? Don't believe anyone out there who accuses people of shit as I see it. I have firsthand experience.

[KitsuneFoxSpirit]

@highlyvolatile - exactly. A lot of people, like overgrown toddlers, like to slander anyone who has a different option than them. When, in reality, it's nothing so extreme as claimed.

[HighlyVolatile]

@KitsuneFoxSpirit Maybe it's become so polarized. I think Asker means well. If she can read past my complaints, there's a message underneath about how broken our communication has become.

[KitsuneFoxSpirit]

@highlyvolatile - you're right. She likely does, in a way, though there are plenty of trolls on GAG. Mind if he was so extreme why is she asking what to do & not simply leaving? Without the context of what he is saying we're merely taking her word for it.

[Nawlins34]

You now know you are complete opposites when it comes to politics, honestly, I'd end it.

The bigger issue isn't that you two are opposites, he's not willing or inspired to learn or at least understand the other arguments. He's right and you're wrong, then end.

If you're not tired of it now, you will be in a decade.

I say, make a decision that future you will thank you for making.

Be safe and good luck.

[summiter]

He is entitled to his opinions (which I strongly disagree with). He probably will not change so you should move on. Are you sexually involved with him? If so how is that going?

[PastorJohn69]

Best advice.. figure out now if it could be a deal braking issue now... cuz it might be messy later.
Perhaps maybe set political boundaries

[TenkRealist]

Politics are a reflection of values. Common values are what's necessary for a stable relationship. You seem like you're a leftist. In which case, it won't necessarily go well.

[Anonymous]

Something tells me he is just a moderate who believes in immigration control.

So in your Leftist brain you think he’s a goose-stepping racist Nazi.

Do yourselves both a favor and go find a guy with a nose ring and a man-bun. You’ll be happier for it.

[CloudMassacre]

Big yikes energy, I would leave. I don’t want to tip toe around a racist

[Anonymous]

Are they extreme or is that just what you have been told they are? A lot of conservative opinions are currently considered hateful when they have nothing to do with hate; but rather expect people to be able to take care of themselves.

[DWornock]

Since you are a liberal socialists, you and he will never agree and should part ways.

[EnglishEuropean]

Like you say, you can't get over it so dump him. Haters don't deserve a woman anyway.

[bamesjond0069]

he's not the right one. I've dated some liberal feminazis and im conservative asf. And usually they actually come around and become conservative eventually. So he's not selling it right to you or you're just extra stubborn.

[Slim57]

Sounds like a win for both of you then good riddance to you and to him

[OlderAndWiser]

Is he a potential partner for a LTR?

[ash5670]

Not really. We are just a few weeks into it. He did say that he respects my opinion.

[OlderAndWiser]

Are you dating in hopes of finding a partner for a LTR?

[ash5670]

Yes.

[OlderAndWiser]

If he is not a good candidate, then you are wasting your time, right?

[jahaims]

Any extremist on any side is a moron.

[Anonymous]

So then he's not for you, that simple.

[Anonymous]

Move on, you will never get along with him.